Analysis

  • max time kernel
    150s
  • max time network
    120s
  • platform
    windows7_x64
  • resource
    win7-20230712-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20230712-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
  • submitted
    14-08-2023 13:51

General

  • Target

    Fast.exe

  • Size

    56KB

  • MD5

    c0edb05bd1e26666764757e7d6f6f09b

  • SHA1

    330139df4594f4070ada6c89ec3d0a16abe14497

  • SHA256

    c29630324d768c6e40b814164f6c2c6f33dd741392edc940cc852e67e1667a57

  • SHA512

    f172c38d5d169523c56d5c551749c9b8bf6d1452b0c64666651757f46546ffe8bd445935b88faf16dc381a13a6b12a71934fef6c9fa434ee5974d0d3499d1790

  • SSDEEP

    1536:gNeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJ3obxhYPQg:gQRrmzwR5JfPQ

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\info.hta

Ransom Note
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC '-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01//EN' 'http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd'> <html> <head> <meta charset='windows-1251'> <title>encrypted</title> <HTA:APPLICATION ICON='msiexec.exe' SINGLEINSTANCE='yes' SysMenu="no"> <script language='JScript'> window.moveTo(50, 50); window.resizeTo(screen.width - 100, screen.height - 100); </script> <style type='text/css'> body { font: 15px Tahoma, sans-serif; margin: 10px; line-height: 25px; background: #EDEDED; } img { display:inline-block; } .bold { font-weight: bold; } .mark { background: #D0D0E8; padding: 2px 5px; } .header { text-align: center; font-size: 30px; line-height: 50px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom:20px; } .info { background: #D0D0E8; border-left: 10px solid #00008B; } .alert { background: #FFE4E4; border-left: 10px solid #FF0000; } .private { border: 1px dashed #000; background: #FFFFEF; } .note { height: auto; padding-bottom: 1px; margin: 15px 0; } .note .title { font-weight: bold; text-indent: 10px; height: 30px; line-height: 30px; padding-top: 10px; } .note .mark { background: #A2A2B5; } .note ul { margin-top: 0; } .note pre { margin-left: 15px; line-height: 13px; font-size: 13px; } .footer { position:fixed; bottom:0; right:0; text-align: right; } </style> </head> <body> <div class='header'> <img src='data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAEAAAABACAQAAAAAYLlVAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAACBjSFJNAAB6JQAAgIMAAPn/AACA6QAAdTAAAOpgAAA6mAAAF2+SX8VGAAAAAmJLR0QA/4ePzL8AAAAJcEhZcwAACxMAAAsTAQCanBgAAAAHdElNRQfjAwwMJwSFwIn8AAADNklEQVRo3u2ZTUhUURTHfzozmprmZ1pYEmkfJNEmiwwkSEyFECIQpEUboYhqFYHQXlcti9rUKldWBEUiuQpbtDDNzD5G8qM0HRXLRtO5LdJx3puPd++8+xyIztm88zgf/3veufeee18SdimDI1RxnL0U4gbAzxhDdPGCfpZs+49JWTTyFB8iAq8wTju1pDgXvopOliIGX+d57rHPieBuLvLNIvgaD1KvP/x1FiTDCwQTNOkFcJVfCuEFgq+c0he+minF8AJBH2WRnCUph8/nIZVhb2d5w1smEbjYSTn7SQ/TucsFlnWkPxBW6Xc4RkbIoHKooSNshsxRbT98Eb0mtyM04oqgmR6hUNvtrwrnWDa4nOVMVF0XLfw2aPuosBfezQPTmNpiVtFmnpj0W+wBKMFrcPeJ3RYWNfwwWHSSZgdAHX6Du5uWFpl0myqm1KiQrASgnNQQaZFOS4t5nhvkAnbZAbDHIE0wIGHzmsUQKdXkQwlACtsN8ijfJay8zBjkovgBbCLPlAG/hNUcswa5IH4Ayasdzxr5pBbWRRYMstGHYg04QAkH4FbQFSwTCKbdI7mzWVipbMceKtiCCFqO0OeY1caRbAaKOcgOCpQ+WWTyM8EwvfjkTfJoYZDFONqwaPyTHs7LbktlPNMYep2XuE22dfhsHjkS/i+3Wn/SK2EdoE72UeuyGH8rxbbLLjqlkRlb4TAzDo5fIJiOvRTnR+ju9VJuwveC/wASDsD+2h5KUyyQTVZiALzjFt3MsY16mtmqx2mt9BbUw4EQuzpGpVcCLQB8nDBZXmJFDoCeInzFS9ObxwzLmeoBMGA4/QBM4t1IAOHXDi7Zqwg9ACrCWotS8xnQWQCHOGsafzOFOhzLT8NxmoI3RZncULjG1ARA8DHYupxUucbUtxd4ghnw4JI30wdARHneMABx0j8FYD3xCkdefQByKFl9KsOjy6nKNBR0cZRCTjOk1JhrBCCY5r3pZtSS9bZkueSqmljVgPoPDa0Algk4HD8QG8AXph0G8Dk2AC89DgPosFKodvR83G/dtiRzTevtUChP0SCTpBQuM+bI6Bvk51gl96X/FFvzCh9oW0v+H2zO2tYtz/EgAAAAJXRFWHRkYXRlOmNyZWF0ZQAyMDE5LTAzLTEyVDEyOjM5OjA0KzAwOjAwG6lIYwAAACV0RVh0ZGF0ZTptb2RpZnkAMjAxOS0wMy0xMlQxMjozOTowNCswMDowMGr08N8AAAAASUVORK5CYII='> <div>All your files have been encrypted!</div> </div> <div class='bold'>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 <span class='mark'>[email protected]</span></div> <div class='bold'>Write this ID in the title of your message <span class='mark'>5DD42FFE-2939</span></div> <div class='bold'>In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to this e-mail:<span class='mark'><<ALT-CONTACT>></span></div> <div> 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 tool that will decrypt all your files. </div> <div class='note info'> <div class='title'>Free decryption as guarantee</div> <ul>Before paying you can send us up to 5 files for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 4Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.) </ul> </div> <div class='note info'> <div class='title'>How to obtain Bitcoins</div> <ul> 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. <br><a href='https://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins'>https://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins</a> <br> Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here: <br><a href='http://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/'>http://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/</a> </ul> </div> <div class='note alert'> <div class='title'>Attention!</div> <ul> <li>Do not rename encrypted files.</li> <li>Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> </div> </body> </html>
Emails

class='mark'>[email protected]</span></div>

URLs

http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd'>

Extracted

Path

C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\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 [email protected] Write this ID in the title of your message 5DD42FFE-2939 In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to this e-mail: < 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 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 4Mb (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.

Signatures

  • Phobos

    Phobos ransomware appeared at the beginning of 2019.

  • Deletes shadow copies 2 TTPs

    Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

  • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit 1 TTPs 4 IoCs
  • Renames multiple (317) files with added filename extension

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

  • Deletes backup catalog 3 TTPs 2 IoCs

    Uses wbadmin.exe to inhibit system recovery.

  • Modifies Windows Firewall 1 TTPs 2 IoCs
  • Drops startup file 3 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 2 IoCs
  • Drops desktop.ini file(s) 64 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.

  • Modifies Internet Explorer settings 1 TTPs 4 IoCs
  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 64 IoCs

Processes

  • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\Fast.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\Fast.exe"
    1⤵
    • Drops startup file
    • Adds Run key to start application
    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)
    • Drops file in Program Files directory
    • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
    • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:2964
    • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\Fast.exe
      "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\Fast.exe"
      2⤵
        PID:2364
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:2860
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:2112
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh firewall set opmode mode=disable
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:332
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:2912
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:2892
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:1248
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:2324
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:568
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:2880
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:2060
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\users\public\desktop\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:1916
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:860
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "F:\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:856
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:1152
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:2532
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:2552
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:220
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:3004
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:1344
    • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
      C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
      1⤵
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:2040
    • C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
      1⤵
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:2356
    • C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
      C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
      1⤵
        PID:2180
      • C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
        C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
        1⤵
          PID:1552

        Network

        MITRE ATT&CK Matrix ATT&CK v13

        Execution

        Command and Scripting Interpreter

        1
        T1059

        Persistence

        Create or Modify System Process

        1
        T1543

        Windows Service

        1
        T1543.003

        Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

        1
        T1547

        Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

        1
        T1547.001

        Privilege Escalation

        Create or Modify System Process

        1
        T1543

        Windows Service

        1
        T1543.003

        Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

        1
        T1547

        Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

        1
        T1547.001

        Defense Evasion

        Indicator Removal

        3
        T1070

        File Deletion

        3
        T1070.004

        Modify Registry

        2
        T1112

        Credential Access

        Unsecured Credentials

        1
        T1552

        Credentials In Files

        1
        T1552.001

        Discovery

        System Information Discovery

        1
        T1082

        Collection

        Data from Local System

        1
        T1005

        Impact

        Inhibit System Recovery

        4
        T1490

        Replay Monitor

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        Downloads

        • C:\MSOCache\All Users\{90140000-0011-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}-C\ProPlusWW.msi.id[5DD42FFE-2939].[[email protected]].faust
          Filesize

          24.4MB

          MD5

          5a41d1fefb6798bb253258c5082359e8

          SHA1

          a654ed6a89eba69847a97026445979c79dbfd9bb

          SHA256

          2ef46e043ff278a8fe5ed12ccab2e86f5b4121231c7e34311a623ceed80de8a0

          SHA512

          00dbf9a24d42f4160fa0d0aa00c0b3b0f41f7c8f7d78719452a62ee49a65a523b2b5464a6366d7218c0af497b9f4856647066a2a78d9039abcc1ea6855a34883

        • C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\info.hta
          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          6db74a92f77a30f9b824f7735b374c11

          SHA1

          f3c7f00b74b21d16f001657c052d06343d2a9662

          SHA256

          a40816044ab4b8b6f68969d68ed2172d86393a65e2d0142dd65ab3a2c94523f0

          SHA512

          071348e23d10daed2e69844efca0b91ad42c8acf13f7af0151185ec6ee1ab7c17a4e79c24f2b59f9642431cc69218a463d82a8ca63e8932367178dd7a13ea32d

        • C:\info.hta
          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          6db74a92f77a30f9b824f7735b374c11

          SHA1

          f3c7f00b74b21d16f001657c052d06343d2a9662

          SHA256

          a40816044ab4b8b6f68969d68ed2172d86393a65e2d0142dd65ab3a2c94523f0

          SHA512

          071348e23d10daed2e69844efca0b91ad42c8acf13f7af0151185ec6ee1ab7c17a4e79c24f2b59f9642431cc69218a463d82a8ca63e8932367178dd7a13ea32d

        • C:\info.hta
          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          6db74a92f77a30f9b824f7735b374c11

          SHA1

          f3c7f00b74b21d16f001657c052d06343d2a9662

          SHA256

          a40816044ab4b8b6f68969d68ed2172d86393a65e2d0142dd65ab3a2c94523f0

          SHA512

          071348e23d10daed2e69844efca0b91ad42c8acf13f7af0151185ec6ee1ab7c17a4e79c24f2b59f9642431cc69218a463d82a8ca63e8932367178dd7a13ea32d

        • C:\users\public\desktop\info.hta
          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          6db74a92f77a30f9b824f7735b374c11

          SHA1

          f3c7f00b74b21d16f001657c052d06343d2a9662

          SHA256

          a40816044ab4b8b6f68969d68ed2172d86393a65e2d0142dd65ab3a2c94523f0

          SHA512

          071348e23d10daed2e69844efca0b91ad42c8acf13f7af0151185ec6ee1ab7c17a4e79c24f2b59f9642431cc69218a463d82a8ca63e8932367178dd7a13ea32d

        • F:\info.hta
          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          6db74a92f77a30f9b824f7735b374c11

          SHA1

          f3c7f00b74b21d16f001657c052d06343d2a9662

          SHA256

          a40816044ab4b8b6f68969d68ed2172d86393a65e2d0142dd65ab3a2c94523f0

          SHA512

          071348e23d10daed2e69844efca0b91ad42c8acf13f7af0151185ec6ee1ab7c17a4e79c24f2b59f9642431cc69218a463d82a8ca63e8932367178dd7a13ea32d