Analysis

  • max time kernel
    149s
  • max time network
    33s
  • platform
    windows7_x64
  • resource
    win7-20230220-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20230220-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
  • submitted
    11-03-2023 04:45

General

  • Target

    liketesc.bin.exe

  • Size

    92KB

  • MD5

    2bbb2d9be1a993a8dfef0dd719c589a0

  • SHA1

    c03d6401902a7b07ac88dbde7f93c6cc74e57221

  • SHA256

    bf20b92755cd5c2542cdcef804ee795932cc4b0e070ca6b81ff8fd30908a8f97

  • SHA512

    b810d0b4b775afbc7d69e7159363d9778b6d22bd7cdc0271dac595500ed3243aadae47b060ba55374c27b6c00137bdc3c2277ecef9b18242a0d62c15e0941343

  • SSDEEP

    1536:mBwl+KXpsqN5vlwWYyhY9S4AecO0xq0j9OnjXZFekIaOaUBRUpkqa:Qw+asqN5aW/hLUcJc0jQjJ7Oa1Gq

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 help@decrypt-files.info Write this ID in the title of your message 59E86D67 In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to theese e-mails: help@decrypt-files.info 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

help@decrypt-files.info

Signatures

  • Dharma

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

  • Deletes shadow copies 2 TTPs

    Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

  • Drops startup file 5 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 3 IoCs
  • Drops desktop.ini file(s) 64 IoCs
  • Drops file in System32 directory 2 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 2 IoCs
  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 3 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 28 IoCs
  • Uses Volume Shadow Copy service COM API

    The Volume Shadow Copy service is used to manage backups/snapshots.

Processes

  • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\liketesc.bin.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\liketesc.bin.exe"
    1⤵
    • Drops startup file
    • Adds Run key to start application
    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)
    • Drops file in System32 directory
    • Drops file in Program Files directory
    • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:528
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:1808
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:340
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:2016
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:3964
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:4084
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:3788
        • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
          2⤵
          • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
          PID:3772
        • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
          2⤵
          • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
          PID:3764
      • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        1⤵
        • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
        PID:1356

      Network

      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

      System Information Discovery

      1
      T1082

      Collection

      Data from Local System

      1
      T1005

      Impact

      Inhibit System Recovery

      2
      T1490

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      Downloads

      • C:\MSOCache\All Users\{90140000-0011-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}-C\Office64WW.msi.id-59E86D67.[help@decrypt-files.info].like
        Filesize

        3.6MB

        MD5

        19b06f5acdcf26b43c198aaaffac1789

        SHA1

        617d2e19968c0a7c4ca85badc9737a76bee3dfa6

        SHA256

        161b4ea98b0134b7377db8d2b9486ca4923d524a60549089afe2f6f5178a4433

        SHA512

        91dc6c6ab9cefa8bc890576d6a72893a2f5627e98b9ac8e13c2fcae2625fbc0dd5e18c9574a861de9865b61cf1cccb9ff8f967abf14d6b405ffbd5614025f43d

      • C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta
        Filesize

        13KB

        MD5

        3ecf4ddbc83501fe2bf76ddf69c1c6de

        SHA1

        c57ccc6f0cb55ef1d497898314a96c7f22f1d500

        SHA256

        d1a038f3ff0cd03e352e50dee93dc4174b5aab95c034d327a4715ffaf49d83a8

        SHA512

        a5698e5933ab05492934e3002c8f0aa31a443b05ec043752689e393f8db765d1d01111ac9a4a2c0b0833de80a3b4dd578ed6cbd9b4968a41b257536881a1eaea

      • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta
        Filesize

        13KB

        MD5

        3ecf4ddbc83501fe2bf76ddf69c1c6de

        SHA1

        c57ccc6f0cb55ef1d497898314a96c7f22f1d500

        SHA256

        d1a038f3ff0cd03e352e50dee93dc4174b5aab95c034d327a4715ffaf49d83a8

        SHA512

        a5698e5933ab05492934e3002c8f0aa31a443b05ec043752689e393f8db765d1d01111ac9a4a2c0b0833de80a3b4dd578ed6cbd9b4968a41b257536881a1eaea

      • memory/3764-20079-0x000007FFFFF80000-0x000007FFFFF90000-memory.dmp
        Filesize

        64KB