Analysis

  • max time kernel
    151s
  • max time network
    153s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20230220-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20230220-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system
  • submitted
    30-05-2023 10:43

General

  • Target

    2023-05-29_4c6a424ad657cc896926ea9ba095dc77_crysis.exe

  • Size

    92KB

  • MD5

    4c6a424ad657cc896926ea9ba095dc77

  • SHA1

    dcffd7bad08bd5ddd88f9dce66956b329f25fa26

  • SHA256

    017b9f584f114b80d16295204766121250f9178bf7c6bbbc2545f448fdf43cac

  • SHA512

    77007125ba292109ca63dacffca3507276bfa3ec4c0a91bd3d35a13087d19f1e108dbd37caa223e802c11c69d84ca30a1a966387cc0ace1b243e495c6326e1b0

  • SSDEEP

    1536:mBwl+KXpsqN5vlwWYyhY9S4ALIuoiaqPZbIz4zQmm+7PAplOLsN4WZ:Qw+asqN5aW/hLNjoT8zF7Pf

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

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

Ransom Note
YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED Don't worry,you can return all your files! If you want to restore them, follow this link: email mr.freeze@msgsafe.io YOUR ID If you have not been answered via the link within 12 hours, write to us by e-mail: mr.freeze@onionmail.org 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

mr.freeze@msgsafe.io

mr.freeze@onionmail.org

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.

  • Renames multiple (470) files with added filename extension

    This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.

  • 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 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).

  • 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\2023-05-29_4c6a424ad657cc896926ea9ba095dc77_crysis.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2023-05-29_4c6a424ad657cc896926ea9ba095dc77_crysis.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:4680
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:3544
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:3840
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:4432
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:5752
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:4044
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:3672
        • 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:6012
          • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
            "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
            2⤵
              PID:1216
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:2064

          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

          Replay Monitor

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          Downloads

          • C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\appvcleaner.exe.id-3047132A.[mr.freeze@msgsafe.io].data
            Filesize

            2.9MB

            MD5

            867770235c987624f7e128207ecd0e68

            SHA1

            e7ff8483e23a3b7724c27753a2c5ddd2ef2bc621

            SHA256

            58043847a35d081936504f25c04eb74f830a92201a7cd60c9fa822f8d3e17ab1

            SHA512

            53cbcea60ec3bc521dfcaa7aa45ec5becd440f405633b87d0188ead70b8710cc5d3e08fa01d5b3cf368adae9b668ff079ab8b087cec7132e0a88e565f1e76794

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

            7KB

            MD5

            ea829e82a69bb2bc8394bfa42a3c0c72

            SHA1

            4e362760b74ec1fc7a672aeb7fccc1e495638b9c

            SHA256

            1cd82111a4c7385634e3bcd044db09de80a38c880157d22bd4a7b0d810abb0bd

            SHA512

            c01a6e243108a35c087b3de99e2fba5976544b9960778e4a9fcd7106fbb0c7127ee326dcd35585c48d53f88e9eedc85932c2adea4acac2f5cde84a4347361af0

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

            7KB

            MD5

            ea829e82a69bb2bc8394bfa42a3c0c72

            SHA1

            4e362760b74ec1fc7a672aeb7fccc1e495638b9c

            SHA256

            1cd82111a4c7385634e3bcd044db09de80a38c880157d22bd4a7b0d810abb0bd

            SHA512

            c01a6e243108a35c087b3de99e2fba5976544b9960778e4a9fcd7106fbb0c7127ee326dcd35585c48d53f88e9eedc85932c2adea4acac2f5cde84a4347361af0