General

  • Target

    dharma_unpacked.bin.exe

  • Size

    92KB

  • Sample

    230307-fcv8esgc4v

  • MD5

    6ed029b9794717d305103e9eb20a8d1f

  • SHA1

    956ebe054b5f286a1584b365dde59c130dd494ee

  • SHA256

    a43dab9c34af5a49a2a615e86db3e2bf4c5467853dd5bd4f1a1c73619b683ab2

  • SHA512

    dc080d7d7e6e69e1068212ac39e2feb19c5293d52340e9beccf897253a7281032bd4656a8fa5c4f028eed4930487fb8e7029cdd414287a119bc7f6bfbcf0c22c

  • SSDEEP

    1536:mBwl+KXpsqN5vlwWYyhY9S4AOYNq9Siz/+XVgaypvbjaFJt7:Qw+asqN5aW/hLFNq9EWvajt7

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\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 syndicateXXX@aol.com Write this ID in the title of your message AFE99EFB In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to theese e-mails: syndicateXXX@aol.com 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 decryption tool that will decrypt all your files. Free decryption as guarantee Before paying you can send us up to 1 file for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 1Mb (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.
Emails

syndicateXXX@aol.com

Extracted

Path

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\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 syndicateXXX@aol.com Write this ID in the title of your message F123741F In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to theese e-mails: syndicateXXX@aol.com 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 decryption tool that will decrypt all your files. Free decryption as guarantee Before paying you can send us up to 1 file for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 1Mb (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.
Emails

syndicateXXX@aol.com

Targets

    • Target

      dharma_unpacked.bin.exe

    • Size

      92KB

    • MD5

      6ed029b9794717d305103e9eb20a8d1f

    • SHA1

      956ebe054b5f286a1584b365dde59c130dd494ee

    • SHA256

      a43dab9c34af5a49a2a615e86db3e2bf4c5467853dd5bd4f1a1c73619b683ab2

    • SHA512

      dc080d7d7e6e69e1068212ac39e2feb19c5293d52340e9beccf897253a7281032bd4656a8fa5c4f028eed4930487fb8e7029cdd414287a119bc7f6bfbcf0c22c

    • SSDEEP

      1536:mBwl+KXpsqN5vlwWYyhY9S4AOYNq9Siz/+XVgaypvbjaFJt7:Qw+asqN5aW/hLFNq9EWvajt7

    • Dharma

      Dharma is a ransomware that uses security software installation to hide malicious activities.

    • Deletes shadow copies

      Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

    • Modifies extensions of user files

      Ransomware generally changes the extension on encrypted files.

    • Checks computer location settings

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

    • Drops startup file

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

    • Adds Run key to start application

    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)

    • Drops file in System32 directory

MITRE ATT&CK Matrix ATT&CK v6

Persistence

Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

1
T1060

Defense Evasion

File Deletion

2
T1107

Modify Registry

2
T1112

Credential Access

Credentials in Files

1
T1081

Discovery

Query Registry

1
T1012

System Information Discovery

2
T1082

Collection

Data from Local System

1
T1005

Impact

Inhibit System Recovery

2
T1490

Tasks