quantum | 652c394928687ed453c34befbbe373f78a0258a40b0f40db425ad232ad761b85

General

Target

quantum_locker/quantum_locker.exe
Size

75KB
MD5

0706764b3963df092079d3bdef787a1f
SHA1

73c2460d59f3d0637523ca6d35425aae14358ba1
SHA256

b63e94928da25e18caa1506305b9ca3dedc267e747dfa4710860e757d2cc8192
SHA512

3af7ff3b2aa689eb4c410562b5ead74ff77417da941521928391c6fac3dcc6a75f6d866f52b12f67a41564cfa81afcda51857c0f208f9e90e8629e0f0b5d5cb4
SSDEEP

1536:9aX51pVH9hsgNGLs6BLM1frxz/HTfcKKBaJGp:OfJGLs6BwNxnfTKsG

Score

10^/10

quantum ransomware

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\README_TO_DECRYPT.html

Family

quantum

Ransom Note

<html> <head> <title>Quantum</title> </head> <body> <h1>Your ID:</h1> <pre> 9064d8b148a0f19a9e3598a6e0b0aeb1713fd29b6d268846164eefdf45b6ef53 </pre> <hr/> This message contains an information how to fix the troubles you've got with your network. Files on the workstations in your network were encrypted and any your attempt to change, decrypt or rename them could destroy the content. The only way to get files back is a decryption with Key, provided by the Quantum Locker. During the period your network was under our control, we downloaded a huge volume of information. Now it is stored on our servers with high-secure access. This information contains a lot of sensitive, private and personal data. Publishing of such data will cause serious consequences and even business disruption. It's not a threat, on the contrary - it's a manual how to get a way out. Quantum team doesn't aim to damage your company, our goals are only financial. After a payment you'll get network decryption, full destruction of downloaded data, information about your network vulnerabilities and penetration points. If you decide not to negotiate, in 48 hours the fact of the attack and all your information will be posted on our site and will be promoted among dozens of cyber forums, news agencies, websites etc. To contact our support and start the negotiations, please visit our support chat. It is simple, secure and you can set a password to avoid intervention of unauthorised persons. <a href="http://tijykgureh7kqq5cczzeutaoxvmf6yinpar72o3bxome7b44vwqxadyd.onion/?cid=9064d8b148a0f19a9e3598a6e0b0aeb1713fd29b6d268846164eefdf45b6ef53">http://tijykgureh7kqq5cczzeutaoxvmf6yinpar72o3bxome7b44vwqxadyd.onion/?cid=9064d8b148a0f19a9e3598a6e0b0aeb1713fd29b6d268846164eefdf45b6ef53</a> <ul> <li>Password field should be blank for the first login. <li>Note that this server is available via Tor browser only. </ul> P.S. How to get TOR browser - see at https://www.torproject.org </body> </html>

Signatures

Quantum Ransomware
A rebrand of the MountLocker ransomware first seen in August 2021.
ransomware quantum

Modifies extensions of user files 10 IoCs

Ransomware generally changes the extension on encrypted files.

ransomware

Processes:

quantum_locker.exe

description	ioc	process
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ConnectPublish.raw => \??\c:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ConnectPublish.raw.quantum	quantum_locker.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\MergeResolve.tiff => \??\c:\Users\Admin\Pictures\MergeResolve.tiff.quantum	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ProtectEnter.tiff	quantum_locker.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ProtectEnter.tiff => \??\c:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ProtectEnter.tiff.quantum	quantum_locker.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\SelectStart.raw => \??\c:\Users\Admin\Pictures\SelectStart.raw.quantum	quantum_locker.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\AssertSelect.crw => \??\c:\Users\Admin\Pictures\AssertSelect.crw.quantum	quantum_locker.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\HideRestore.tif => \??\c:\Users\Admin\Pictures\HideRestore.tif.quantum	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Admin\Pictures\MergeResolve.tiff	quantum_locker.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\SaveConvertFrom.crw => \??\c:\Users\Admin\Pictures\SaveConvertFrom.crw.quantum	quantum_locker.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\SendExpand.png => \??\c:\Users\Admin\Pictures\SendExpand.png.quantum	quantum_locker.exe

Deletes itself 1 IoCs

Processes:

cmd.exe

pid process

1604 cmd.exe

pid	process
1604	cmd.exe

Drops desktop.ini file(s) 26 IoCs

Processes:

quantum_locker.exe

description	ioc	process
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Admin\Saved Games\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Public\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Public\Libraries\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Public\Videos\Sample Videos\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Admin\Documents\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Admin\Favorites\Links for United States\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Admin\Links\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Admin\Favorites\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Admin\Searches\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Public\Downloads\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Admin\Contacts\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Admin\Desktop\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Admin\Downloads\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Public\Music\Sample Music\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Public\Pictures\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Public\Pictures\Sample Pictures\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Public\Recorded TV\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Admin\Music\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Admin\Videos\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Public\Desktop\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Public\Music\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Public\Recorded TV\Sample Media\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Public\Videos\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Admin\Favorites\Links\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Admin\Pictures\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe
File opened for modification	\??\c:\Users\Public\Documents\desktop.ini	quantum_locker.exe

Modifies registry class 5 IoCs

Processes:

quantum_locker.exe

description	ioc	process
Key created	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2961826002-3968192592-354541192-1000_CLASSES\.quantum\shell	quantum_locker.exe
Key created	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2961826002-3968192592-354541192-1000_CLASSES\.quantum\shell\Open	quantum_locker.exe
Set value (str)	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2961826002-3968192592-354541192-1000_CLASSES\.quantum\shell\Open\command\ = "explorer.exe README_TO_DECRYPT.html"	quantum_locker.exe
Key created	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2961826002-3968192592-354541192-1000_CLASSES\.quantum\shell\Open\command	quantum_locker.exe
Key created	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2961826002-3968192592-354541192-1000_CLASSES\.quantum	quantum_locker.exe

Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 2 IoCs

Processes:

quantum_locker.exe

pid process

1352 quantum_locker.exe
1352 quantum_locker.exe
Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 2 IoCs

Processes:

quantum_locker.exe

description pid process

Token: SeRestorePrivilege 1352 quantum_locker.exe
Token: SeDebugPrivilege 1352 quantum_locker.exe

pid	process
1352	quantum_locker.exe
1352	quantum_locker.exe

description	pid	process
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	1352	quantum_locker.exe
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	1352	quantum_locker.exe

Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 6 IoCs

Processes:

quantum_locker.execmd.exe

description	pid	process	target process
PID 1352 wrote to memory of 1604	1352	quantum_locker.exe	cmd.exe
PID 1352 wrote to memory of 1604	1352	quantum_locker.exe	cmd.exe
PID 1352 wrote to memory of 1604	1352	quantum_locker.exe	cmd.exe
PID 1604 wrote to memory of 1584	1604	cmd.exe	attrib.exe
PID 1604 wrote to memory of 1584	1604	cmd.exe	attrib.exe
PID 1604 wrote to memory of 1584	1604	cmd.exe	attrib.exe

Views/modifies file attributes 1 TTPs 1 IoCs
evasion

Hidden Files and Directories
T1158

Processes:

attrib.exe

pid process

1584 attrib.exe

pid	process
1584	attrib.exe

C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\quantum_locker\quantum_locker.exe
"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\quantum_locker\quantum_locker.exe"
1⤵
- Modifies extensions of user files
- Drops desktop.ini file(s)
- Modifies registry class
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:1352

C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
cmd /c ""C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\\006C2DD5.bat" "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\quantum_locker\quantum_locker.exe""
2⤵
- Deletes itself
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:1604

C:\Windows\system32\attrib.exe
attrib -s -r -h "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\quantum_locker\quantum_locker.exe"
3⤵
- Views/modifies file attributes
PID:1584

MITRE ATT&CK Matrix ATT&CK v6

Initial Access

Execution

Persistence

Hidden Files and Directories

1

T1158

Privilege Escalation

Defense Evasion

Hidden Files and Directories

1

T1158

Credential Access

Discovery

Lateral Movement

Collection

Exfiltration

Command and Control

Impact

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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\006C2DD5.bat
Filesize
65B

MD5
348cae913e496198548854f5ff2f6d1e

SHA1
a07655b9020205bd47084afd62a8bb22b48c0cdc

SHA256
c80128f51871eec3ae2057989a025ce244277c1c180498a5aaef45d5214b8506

SHA512
799796736d41d3fcb5a7c859571bb025ca2d062c4b86e078302be68c1a932ed4f78e003640df5405274364b5a9a9c0ba5e37177997683ee7ab54e5267590b611

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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\006C2DD5.bat
Filesize
65B

MD5
348cae913e496198548854f5ff2f6d1e

SHA1
a07655b9020205bd47084afd62a8bb22b48c0cdc

SHA256
c80128f51871eec3ae2057989a025ce244277c1c180498a5aaef45d5214b8506

SHA512
799796736d41d3fcb5a7c859571bb025ca2d062c4b86e078302be68c1a932ed4f78e003640df5405274364b5a9a9c0ba5e37177997683ee7ab54e5267590b611

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C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\README_TO_DECRYPT.html
Filesize
2KB

MD5
e0ee6e7df64f93e12e3ecf246323524d

SHA1
47664f0e931cc2916e0933dc419c423447eda67c

SHA256
4ec867d231198a5b8a4d65d2fc1256af31e9cfe220fd0f8525ecc92217914591

SHA512
3087710bad5be25d35297cb9d74ab67fca55774d2914d1203ac546d8df54c7c41bd041b3e0157a0466296ee3c5511ec6e08af94b2ec8831523b7c9545b806569

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MITRE ATT&CK Matrix ATT&CK v6

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