Analysis

  • max time kernel
    150s
  • max time network
    153s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20220812-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20220812-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system
  • submitted
    03-01-2023 05:38

General

  • Target

    c8d9a9758516d5a8936bd3bc01a9997fb677ed1dc54081caa985883935ff092b.exe

  • Size

    56KB

  • MD5

    715bb8ece6c740ab68a9aa2f4eb0aa04

  • SHA1

    6fef9bbee0ef34c8e0bbc2510eb14c7751329577

  • SHA256

    c8d9a9758516d5a8936bd3bc01a9997fb677ed1dc54081caa985883935ff092b

  • SHA512

    2e0945f4bd9ab7b8ffc05da7ecbf18fadffd20210ac5537bb2e6b3e1f65a41f7b0e16a34772afdef20c7a9235e1487d85e21024a8da64c84bd90d59c7d37e2a2

  • SSDEEP

    1536:bNeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJBRWvKIIGNOHRG47:bQRrmzwR5JTWSyIQw

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\users\public\desktop\info.hta

Ransom Note
All your files have been encrypted! All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail [email protected] Write this ID in the title of your message 4E540410-3398 In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to this e-mail: [email protected] You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the tool that will decrypt all your files. Free decryption as guarantee Before paying you can send us up to 5 files for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 4Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.) How to obtain Bitcoins The easiest way to buy bitcoins is LocalBitcoins site. You have to register, click 'Buy bitcoins', and select the seller by payment method and price. https://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here: http://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/ Attention! Do not rename encrypted files. Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss. Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.

Signatures

  • Phobos

    Phobos ransomware appeared at the beginning of 2019.

  • Suspicious use of NtCreateUserProcessOtherParentProcess 1 IoCs
  • Deletes shadow copies 2 TTPs

    Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

  • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit 1 TTPs 4 IoCs
  • Deletes backup catalog 3 TTPs 2 IoCs

    Uses wbadmin.exe to inhibit system recovery.

  • Modifies Windows Firewall 1 TTPs 2 IoCs
  • Modifies extensions of user files 1 IoCs

    Ransomware generally changes the extension on encrypted files.

  • Checks computer location settings 2 TTPs 1 IoCs

    Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.

  • Drops startup file 3 IoCs
  • Reads user/profile data of web browsers 2 TTPs

    Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.

  • Adds Run key to start application 2 TTPs 2 IoCs
  • Drops desktop.ini file(s) 64 IoCs
  • Drops file in Program Files directory 64 IoCs
  • Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs

    Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s). Likely ransomware behaviour.

  • Checks SCSI registry key(s) 3 TTPs 4 IoCs

    SCSI information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.

  • Interacts with shadow copies 2 TTPs 2 IoCs

    Shadow copies are often targeted by ransomware to inhibit system recovery.

  • Modifies registry class 1 IoCs
  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 42 IoCs

Processes

  • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\c8d9a9758516d5a8936bd3bc01a9997fb677ed1dc54081caa985883935ff092b.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\c8d9a9758516d5a8936bd3bc01a9997fb677ed1dc54081caa985883935ff092b.exe"
    1⤵
    • Modifies extensions of user files
    • Checks computer location settings
    • Drops startup file
    • Adds Run key to start application
    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)
    • Drops file in Program Files directory
    • Modifies registry class
    • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
    • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:4408
    • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\c8d9a9758516d5a8936bd3bc01a9997fb677ed1dc54081caa985883935ff092b.exe
      "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\c8d9a9758516d5a8936bd3bc01a9997fb677ed1dc54081caa985883935ff092b.exe"
      2⤵
        PID:4560
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:4944
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:2456
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:1704
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:2784
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:4724
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:1772
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:4396
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:3172
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh firewall set opmode mode=disable
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:1012
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\info.hta" {1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}{1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}
        2⤵
          PID:3052
        • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\users\public\desktop\info.hta" {1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}{1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}
          2⤵
            PID:3644
          • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
            "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\info.hta" {1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}{1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}
            2⤵
              PID:3532
            • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
              "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
              2⤵
              • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
              PID:1840
              • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
                vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
                3⤵
                • Interacts with shadow copies
                PID:1144
              • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
                wmic shadowcopy delete
                3⤵
                • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
                PID:3316
              • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
                bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
                3⤵
                • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
                PID:1808
              • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
                bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
                3⤵
                • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
                PID:2964
              • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
                wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
                3⤵
                • Deletes backup catalog
                PID:1208
          • C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs -p -s seclogon
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of NtCreateUserProcessOtherParentProcess
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
            PID:4316
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:4460
          • C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
            "C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:2484
          • C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
            C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
            1⤵
              PID:3136
            • C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
              C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
              1⤵
              • Checks SCSI registry key(s)
              PID:3116

            Network

            MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v6

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            Downloads

            • C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\info.hta

              Filesize

              5KB

              MD5

              594951b41dbebe312fc25a564ee3aca7

              SHA1

              ac7d9bc9060d7721cb8aae2916d0397bb202b7a1

              SHA256

              699c96056a9b9c9ea87bd6b60817940fbb57c1dec6e83cdb2b69d613b593e0f2

              SHA512

              5636953ed7ee40da7088f98dba9925055caf64e57197022a9f1dbb82544adeec1301a7c192d037cc57af38e0057c8084ff4eccb75e3e55bb005f6154cc8d102c

            • C:\info.hta

              Filesize

              5KB

              MD5

              594951b41dbebe312fc25a564ee3aca7

              SHA1

              ac7d9bc9060d7721cb8aae2916d0397bb202b7a1

              SHA256

              699c96056a9b9c9ea87bd6b60817940fbb57c1dec6e83cdb2b69d613b593e0f2

              SHA512

              5636953ed7ee40da7088f98dba9925055caf64e57197022a9f1dbb82544adeec1301a7c192d037cc57af38e0057c8084ff4eccb75e3e55bb005f6154cc8d102c

            • C:\users\public\desktop\info.hta

              Filesize

              5KB

              MD5

              594951b41dbebe312fc25a564ee3aca7

              SHA1

              ac7d9bc9060d7721cb8aae2916d0397bb202b7a1

              SHA256

              699c96056a9b9c9ea87bd6b60817940fbb57c1dec6e83cdb2b69d613b593e0f2

              SHA512

              5636953ed7ee40da7088f98dba9925055caf64e57197022a9f1dbb82544adeec1301a7c192d037cc57af38e0057c8084ff4eccb75e3e55bb005f6154cc8d102c

            • memory/1012-141-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/1144-149-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/1208-153-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/1704-137-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/1772-140-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/1808-151-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/1840-145-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/2456-136-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/2784-138-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/2964-152-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/3052-142-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/3172-135-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/3316-150-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/3532-144-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/3644-143-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4396-134-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4560-132-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4724-139-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4944-133-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp