Analysis

  • max time kernel
    150s
  • max time network
    101s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20230220-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20230220-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system
  • submitted
    17-04-2023 17:42

General

  • Target

    7af890c71121d682203be3b23497272f4338cdc27f5af49c41f8275d582e85e1.exe

  • Size

    92KB

  • MD5

    bf6e423769b1dc31dafc847cbfe9076a

  • SHA1

    50db0bde95a3d257498ffc30250636d753c7ea58

  • SHA256

    7af890c71121d682203be3b23497272f4338cdc27f5af49c41f8275d582e85e1

  • SHA512

    a985faf89341ea70e1106f27b9e253660cc90ecf0dae17fc2f3a208bd5dd43a7b8bf7fd1e69a8f9b730208154a0a6ead53900d1e315138e9e2ed8a492791d347

  • SSDEEP

    1536:mBwl+KXpsqN5vlwWYyhY9S4A6GHr/gk1juEGsQJcntrUbSnmp8zaUbBa:Qw+asqN5aW/hLQOhZksGcB8yC8zacBa

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 prancesonce@tuta.io Write this ID in the title of your message D9CBD24B In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to theese e-mails: prancesonce@cock.li 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 5 files for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 10Mb (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

prancesonce@tuta.io

prancesonce@cock.li

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.

  • Modifies extensions of user files 5 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 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.

  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 3 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 16 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\7af890c71121d682203be3b23497272f4338cdc27f5af49c41f8275d582e85e1.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\7af890c71121d682203be3b23497272f4338cdc27f5af49c41f8275d582e85e1.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 System32 directory
    • Drops file in Program Files directory
    • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:3004
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:756
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:5780
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:4156
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:7024
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:7044
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:6448
        • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
          2⤵
            PID:5724
          • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
            "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
            2⤵
              PID:1712
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:2612

          Network

          MITRE ATT&CK Matrix ATT&CK v6

          Persistence

          Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

          1
          T1060

          Defense Evasion

          File Deletion

          2
          T1107

          Modify Registry

          1
          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

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          Downloads

          • C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\AppvIsvSubsystems32.dll.id-D9CBD24B.[prancesonce@tuta.io].java
            Filesize

            2.7MB

            MD5

            9eca5ca09d713332ca3ef0a4af294a14

            SHA1

            01fb400c8b4067ce74060cb95a83a7287f548248

            SHA256

            21a3d15eeaa0940cebba38cf6e07a8a503410240da4a1f8dc99ab464e591ff48

            SHA512

            4f349ed2deef2e488641361c543e748970c84fa64614db5dea87ecc1768e0237a4bc7bdf37396eb82a83098b7ef11453febbbb22d6e4e03edba9ea10dc7dd095

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

            13KB

            MD5

            e5099cce85760f0a244d05291664949f

            SHA1

            fa52a618292b18549033bad894670d00d4d0e008

            SHA256

            8a0501fcb78c68fab6ae135f42ef3feb8f64e9e114c5c8836614df64e980f02c

            SHA512

            6c3854c354cbf27a9a56ccd438f5a9f472ea3600663bb12016483c05d154f69cbdeb48473d2286cb200bdab12a241c5d323ee2a3c8bcf2f57b3cef646bbc7fe7

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

            13KB

            MD5

            e5099cce85760f0a244d05291664949f

            SHA1

            fa52a618292b18549033bad894670d00d4d0e008

            SHA256

            8a0501fcb78c68fab6ae135f42ef3feb8f64e9e114c5c8836614df64e980f02c

            SHA512

            6c3854c354cbf27a9a56ccd438f5a9f472ea3600663bb12016483c05d154f69cbdeb48473d2286cb200bdab12a241c5d323ee2a3c8bcf2f57b3cef646bbc7fe7