Analysis

  • max time kernel
    150s
  • max time network
    152s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20221111-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20221111-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-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\Admin\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 AD13FC2B-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.

  • 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\b54d6dc708eade0818fcf91e59c7dbe37267abbe43a1672fb5f1c126e021ad7d.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\b54d6dc708eade0818fcf91e59c7dbe37267abbe43a1672fb5f1c126e021ad7d.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:1432
    • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\b54d6dc708eade0818fcf91e59c7dbe37267abbe43a1672fb5f1c126e021ad7d.exe
      "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\b54d6dc708eade0818fcf91e59c7dbe37267abbe43a1672fb5f1c126e021ad7d.exe"
      2⤵
        PID:5032
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:4088
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:4952
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh firewall set opmode mode=disable
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:2116
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:2308
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:4500
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:2444
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:228
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:1960
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:876
      • 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:2900
        • 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:4356
          • 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:4064
            • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
              "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
              2⤵
              • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
              PID:3240
              • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
                vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
                3⤵
                • Interacts with shadow copies
                PID:1632
              • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
                wmic shadowcopy delete
                3⤵
                • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
                PID:4640
              • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
                bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
                3⤵
                • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
                PID:60
              • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
                bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
                3⤵
                • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
                PID:4144
              • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
                wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
                3⤵
                • Deletes backup catalog
                PID:4512
          • 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:940
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:360
          • C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
            "C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:3716
          • C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
            C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
            1⤵
              PID:1992
            • C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
              C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
              1⤵
              • Checks SCSI registry key(s)
              PID:4404

            Network

            MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v6

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            Downloads

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

              Filesize

              5KB

              MD5

              28363fc3042a604bb03a2b85434111e6

              SHA1

              7b7e145e35582618bc5d03d083add8901e8379cf

              SHA256

              de54fe606784e33ddca8a4bd07c931ea3c814dd7ce828f0deed65fffca69b3de

              SHA512

              2c0fbddc7754ee6b2d1099efdc9f875aad67c56b7baec2957a88e2dbb48eb69849ee7b365acc73f16e3d7ba1be858f0bce55ee0931faceb65fc323ccadbbc83f

            • C:\info.hta

              Filesize

              5KB

              MD5

              28363fc3042a604bb03a2b85434111e6

              SHA1

              7b7e145e35582618bc5d03d083add8901e8379cf

              SHA256

              de54fe606784e33ddca8a4bd07c931ea3c814dd7ce828f0deed65fffca69b3de

              SHA512

              2c0fbddc7754ee6b2d1099efdc9f875aad67c56b7baec2957a88e2dbb48eb69849ee7b365acc73f16e3d7ba1be858f0bce55ee0931faceb65fc323ccadbbc83f

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

              Filesize

              5KB

              MD5

              28363fc3042a604bb03a2b85434111e6

              SHA1

              7b7e145e35582618bc5d03d083add8901e8379cf

              SHA256

              de54fe606784e33ddca8a4bd07c931ea3c814dd7ce828f0deed65fffca69b3de

              SHA512

              2c0fbddc7754ee6b2d1099efdc9f875aad67c56b7baec2957a88e2dbb48eb69849ee7b365acc73f16e3d7ba1be858f0bce55ee0931faceb65fc323ccadbbc83f

            • memory/60-151-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/228-138-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/876-140-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/1632-149-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/1960-139-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/2116-141-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/2308-134-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/2444-137-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/2900-142-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/3240-145-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4064-144-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4088-133-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4144-152-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4356-143-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4500-136-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4512-153-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4640-150-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4952-135-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/5032-132-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp