Analysis

  • max time kernel
    149s
  • max time network
    49s
  • platform
    windows7_x64
  • resource
    win7-20220812-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20220812-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
  • submitted
    27-01-2023 14:23

General

  • Target

    b54d6dc708eade0818fcf91e59c7dbe37267abbe43a1672fb5f1c126e021ad7d.exe

  • Size

    56KB

  • MD5

    dc09c3148ba09028fe0a43efd287917b

  • SHA1

    fea5a0668ddd1a7278c934276c2efada3ee2287a

  • SHA256

    b54d6dc708eade0818fcf91e59c7dbe37267abbe43a1672fb5f1c126e021ad7d

  • SHA512

    ee411ef051eb03bdb1f9bbddda987ec08bc80ab0c431b78abb52926794530db29e4a01ccbb325c15225d530e579b8f5678a948a378ebf70e8aa071d528505c36

  • SSDEEP

    1536:sNeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJjYizrtZF:sQRrmzwR5J9zrZ

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 D1326AEA-2803 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.

  • 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.

  • 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\b54d6dc708eade0818fcf91e59c7dbe37267abbe43a1672fb5f1c126e021ad7d.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\b54d6dc708eade0818fcf91e59c7dbe37267abbe43a1672fb5f1c126e021ad7d.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:880
    • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\b54d6dc708eade0818fcf91e59c7dbe37267abbe43a1672fb5f1c126e021ad7d.exe
      "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\b54d6dc708eade0818fcf91e59c7dbe37267abbe43a1672fb5f1c126e021ad7d.exe"
      2⤵
        PID:1312
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:1780
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:1900
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:1608
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:1848
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:960
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:1624
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:952
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:320
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh firewall set opmode mode=disable
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:680
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:1068
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\users\public\desktop\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:224
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:656
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:1708
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:1620
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:1244
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:1156
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:1176
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:1700
    • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
      C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
      1⤵
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:832
    • C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
      1⤵
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:1796
    • C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
      C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
      1⤵
        PID:1244
      • C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
        C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
        1⤵
          PID:1944

        Network

        MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v6

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        Downloads

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

          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          37269b498ffe3d29c87d86719eab4469

          SHA1

          d1a3ce6a754a734ff4f00e936733570520760502

          SHA256

          e20dc7ef216e5563bc1643f5c98f2a391c81594e0fc17a9023d534972fad59c1

          SHA512

          7b80c3eadbab8acb99789cae189dbe2df2019a5778b64c3eb9e2da164bab29d1be2f6d7f0e75b9f867a31492abf2ff9f3c9b5e6f06d284fb9bdd2d6effd4d24d

        • C:\info.hta

          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          37269b498ffe3d29c87d86719eab4469

          SHA1

          d1a3ce6a754a734ff4f00e936733570520760502

          SHA256

          e20dc7ef216e5563bc1643f5c98f2a391c81594e0fc17a9023d534972fad59c1

          SHA512

          7b80c3eadbab8acb99789cae189dbe2df2019a5778b64c3eb9e2da164bab29d1be2f6d7f0e75b9f867a31492abf2ff9f3c9b5e6f06d284fb9bdd2d6effd4d24d

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

          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          37269b498ffe3d29c87d86719eab4469

          SHA1

          d1a3ce6a754a734ff4f00e936733570520760502

          SHA256

          e20dc7ef216e5563bc1643f5c98f2a391c81594e0fc17a9023d534972fad59c1

          SHA512

          7b80c3eadbab8acb99789cae189dbe2df2019a5778b64c3eb9e2da164bab29d1be2f6d7f0e75b9f867a31492abf2ff9f3c9b5e6f06d284fb9bdd2d6effd4d24d

        • memory/224-69-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/320-58-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/320-60-0x000007FEFC1B1000-0x000007FEFC1B3000-memory.dmp

          Filesize

          8KB

        • memory/656-70-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/680-61-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/880-54-0x0000000075831000-0x0000000075833000-memory.dmp

          Filesize

          8KB

        • memory/952-57-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/960-65-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1068-68-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1156-78-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1176-79-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1244-77-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1608-63-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1620-76-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1624-66-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1700-80-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1708-73-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1780-56-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1848-64-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1900-59-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp