Analysis

  • max time kernel
    151s
  • max time network
    46s
  • platform
    windows7_x64
  • resource
    win7-20220812-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20220812-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
  • submitted
    24-01-2023 20:20

General

  • Target

    e63bfc04792f9f4b921ef182b83f03a5212f061a7c7d8cfe3c51f4fbc0032cba.exe

  • Size

    56KB

  • MD5

    b5746928e66790ebd54e1052353fc2a0

  • SHA1

    43e19422cb3066a738944f2eeeb727a182aa48b4

  • SHA256

    e63bfc04792f9f4b921ef182b83f03a5212f061a7c7d8cfe3c51f4fbc0032cba

  • SHA512

    5cf3cb5158d0b32d5f373b60b178b0eeaa82f0fb7dd5924d207b31fc8a5d0b09a7d3515d5f8ff4017260c23cbcef2495d2c6a9b2ecb1e8e84f27f37433edf352

  • SSDEEP

    768:qvrNNeRBl5JFTXqwXrkgrn/9/HiDKGwRj4RcTdyH4pYT3nPKVU1EBr75ud5JWHY2:UNeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJBxmW4mT

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

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

Ransom Note
!!!All of your files are encrypted and downloaded files!!! All your files (contacts, clients, accounting, sql, base, payments and other documents with share) are downloaded to our servers, if you do not make contact, they will be distributed to the public and local media will also be informed. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail: [email protected] Write this ID in the title of your message D02BF481-3349 Our online operator is available in the messenger Telegram: @restoredata77 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.

  • 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 3 IoCs

    Ransomware generally changes the extension on encrypted files.

  • 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.

  • Interacts with shadow copies 2 TTPs 2 IoCs

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

  • Modifies Internet Explorer settings 1 TTPs 3 IoCs
  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 60 IoCs

Processes

  • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\e63bfc04792f9f4b921ef182b83f03a5212f061a7c7d8cfe3c51f4fbc0032cba.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\e63bfc04792f9f4b921ef182b83f03a5212f061a7c7d8cfe3c51f4fbc0032cba.exe"
    1⤵
    • Modifies extensions of user files
    • Drops startup file
    • Adds Run key to start application
    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)
    • Drops file in Program Files directory
    • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
    • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:1140
    • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\e63bfc04792f9f4b921ef182b83f03a5212f061a7c7d8cfe3c51f4fbc0032cba.exe
      "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\e63bfc04792f9f4b921ef182b83f03a5212f061a7c7d8cfe3c51f4fbc0032cba.exe"
      2⤵
        PID:1804
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:1076
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:588
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh firewall set opmode mode=disable
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:1688
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:2044
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:1788
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:1444
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:1484
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:456
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:1672
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:208
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\users\public\desktop\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:228
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:1736
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:1476
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:1976
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:1216
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:2032
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:1304
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:224
    • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
      C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
      1⤵
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:1316
    • C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
      1⤵
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:1620
    • C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
      C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
      1⤵
        PID:1972
      • C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
        C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
        1⤵
          PID:1740

        Network

        MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v6

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        Downloads

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

          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          4164ffcf4d8791b0c7c307cd19ade8c4

          SHA1

          a45bae4126e2150de1d3c09a648830cc001019a5

          SHA256

          5b15452da1289a59e154a8efcf7eb7dc689e0df767dc14e90f82fd066220d026

          SHA512

          da7f2e86c4a5e17412b7f8bedef66e7bc0c6f505e3966927bba76b3a1b27cd8346af2eb544a65c785616f370447d1a712d35036c771be8f9c853be0ebd7abd2b

        • C:\info.hta

          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          4164ffcf4d8791b0c7c307cd19ade8c4

          SHA1

          a45bae4126e2150de1d3c09a648830cc001019a5

          SHA256

          5b15452da1289a59e154a8efcf7eb7dc689e0df767dc14e90f82fd066220d026

          SHA512

          da7f2e86c4a5e17412b7f8bedef66e7bc0c6f505e3966927bba76b3a1b27cd8346af2eb544a65c785616f370447d1a712d35036c771be8f9c853be0ebd7abd2b

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

          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          4164ffcf4d8791b0c7c307cd19ade8c4

          SHA1

          a45bae4126e2150de1d3c09a648830cc001019a5

          SHA256

          5b15452da1289a59e154a8efcf7eb7dc689e0df767dc14e90f82fd066220d026

          SHA512

          da7f2e86c4a5e17412b7f8bedef66e7bc0c6f505e3966927bba76b3a1b27cd8346af2eb544a65c785616f370447d1a712d35036c771be8f9c853be0ebd7abd2b

        • memory/208-68-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/224-81-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/228-69-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/456-65-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/588-60-0x000007FEFB871000-0x000007FEFB873000-memory.dmp

          Filesize

          8KB

        • memory/588-59-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1076-56-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1140-54-0x0000000075F51000-0x0000000075F53000-memory.dmp

          Filesize

          8KB

        • memory/1216-78-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1304-80-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1444-63-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1476-71-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1484-64-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1672-66-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1688-61-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1736-70-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1788-58-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1976-77-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/2032-79-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/2044-57-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp