Analysis

  • max time kernel
    150s
  • max time network
    121s
  • platform
    windows7_x64
  • resource
    win7-20230831-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20230831-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
  • submitted
    16-09-2023 11:51

General

  • Target

    9824d07cea51069c0042eff0e46d1ad2.exe

  • Size

    312KB

  • MD5

    9824d07cea51069c0042eff0e46d1ad2

  • SHA1

    70ef130a8f88076dc671ab9873b2a3a3c45818fc

  • SHA256

    d7cb8a2d60e1818d0638a4c38cd6fae475dc83ab7b2bde9827ecc4e4a7ce6ed7

  • SHA512

    6d38269e1c93c7e8bd6668cd26947cb821043c9bcbcb19d586795e0fb3d52b8a492e3817eef912bae165973c001c205fd879bbca9810339e6b45bda1651e3bb9

  • SSDEEP

    6144:XAo4v3KmeRDWs0cSsm42PWB1vEtf8h81dZgjvxbtIGnWSPgYYshfnmU3H1l5Fy4:XGimeAs0cuvuB14I9JWfWnNl

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>cartilage</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: #C6B5C4; } img { display:inline-block; } .bold { font-weight: bold; } .mark { background: #B5CC8E; padding: 2px 5px; } .header { text-align: center; font-size: 30px; line-height: 50px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom:20px; } .info { background: #e6ecf2; border-left: 10px solid #B58CB2; } .alert { background: #FFE4E4; border-left: 10px solid #FFA07A; } .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,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'> <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.</div> <div class='bold'>If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail <span class='mark'>[email protected]</span></div> <div class='bold'>Or write us to the Tox: <span class='mark'>78E21CFF7AA85F713C1530AEF2E74E62830BEE77238F4B0A73E5E3251EAD56427BF9F7A1A074</span></div> <div class='bold'>Write this ID in the title of your message <span class='mark'>95A9DF42-3483</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 3 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:\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] Or write us to the Tox: 78E21CFF7AA85F713C1530AEF2E74E62830BEE77238F4B0A73E5E3251EAD56427BF9F7A1A074 Write this ID in the title of your message 95A9DF42-3483 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 3 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 (314) 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
  • Suspicious use of SetThreadContext 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.

  • 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
  • Uses Task Scheduler COM API 1 TTPs

    The Task Scheduler COM API can be used to schedule applications to run on boot or at set times.

  • 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\9824d07cea51069c0042eff0e46d1ad2.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\9824d07cea51069c0042eff0e46d1ad2.exe"
    1⤵
    • Suspicious use of SetThreadContext
    • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:1956
    • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\9824d07cea51069c0042eff0e46d1ad2.exe
      C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\9824d07cea51069c0042eff0e46d1ad2.exe
      2⤵
      • 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:2692
      • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\9824d07cea51069c0042eff0e46d1ad2.exe
        "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\9824d07cea51069c0042eff0e46d1ad2.exe"
        3⤵
        • Suspicious use of SetThreadContext
        • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:2624
        • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\9824d07cea51069c0042eff0e46d1ad2.exe
          C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\9824d07cea51069c0042eff0e46d1ad2.exe
          4⤵
            PID:2632
        • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
          "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
          PID:2044
          • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
            netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off
            4⤵
            • Modifies Windows Firewall
            PID:2744
          • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
            netsh firewall set opmode mode=disable
            4⤵
            • Modifies Windows Firewall
            PID:1056
        • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
          "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
          PID:3000
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            4⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:2776
          • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
            wmic shadowcopy delete
            4⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:1304
          • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
            bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
            4⤵
            • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
            PID:2724
          • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
            bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
            4⤵
            • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
            PID:2672
          • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
            wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
            4⤵
            • Deletes backup catalog
            PID:1576
        • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\info.hta"
          3⤵
          • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
          PID:1552
        • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\users\public\desktop\info.hta"
          3⤵
          • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
          PID:2508
        • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\info.hta"
          3⤵
          • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
          PID:1652
        • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "F:\info.hta"
          3⤵
          • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
          PID:1520
        • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
          "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
          3⤵
            PID:956
            • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
              vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
              4⤵
              • Interacts with shadow copies
              PID:3028
            • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
              wmic shadowcopy delete
              4⤵
              • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
              PID:2236
            • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
              bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
              4⤵
              • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
              PID:2792
            • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
              bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
              4⤵
              • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
              PID:808
            • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
              wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
              4⤵
              • Deletes backup catalog
              PID:1728
      • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        1⤵
        • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
        PID:2344
      • C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
        1⤵
        • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
        PID:2996
      • C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
        C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
        1⤵
          PID:2784
        • C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
          C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
          1⤵
            PID:1488

          Network

          MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

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          Downloads

          • C:\MSOCache\All Users\{90140000-0011-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}-C\ProPsWW.cab.id[95A9DF42-3483].[[email protected]].8base

            Filesize

            143.1MB

            MD5

            b3567df196f24711d0096bb8f02c3ddb

            SHA1

            55dac78b8eee1fc2b8362802c58f4c1a266a28fb

            SHA256

            abca93ace0437267a890b764274d38a288564049248ebe524189274d304fa7eb

            SHA512

            6f4e7c26859476d37c3900534ff09b8df08068420218ffa6d6dc407530cad7313d11937dc6ef999a7e6d438a10a29fb4d3f8602cedfc32825e3c33686f840bc5

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

            Filesize

            5KB

            MD5

            a25a152551d13d6de20dbb142b02ac74

            SHA1

            f7dde7f081866bef8e0845c1c60d6b4899fd90d3

            SHA256

            07664df018d6d810e7f2a8d92e67eb842ae3b00bdeb84676bba5d8f004fd76f6

            SHA512

            2bd2069a280d8a2ab0b62d2794f7debfab48a9ff3016e7475ce3b1b4150a032cac0f37f6fc4470ef505fc5b71608e26a341b669969e94c5726daf17145d0fa7a

          • C:\info.hta

            Filesize

            5KB

            MD5

            a25a152551d13d6de20dbb142b02ac74

            SHA1

            f7dde7f081866bef8e0845c1c60d6b4899fd90d3

            SHA256

            07664df018d6d810e7f2a8d92e67eb842ae3b00bdeb84676bba5d8f004fd76f6

            SHA512

            2bd2069a280d8a2ab0b62d2794f7debfab48a9ff3016e7475ce3b1b4150a032cac0f37f6fc4470ef505fc5b71608e26a341b669969e94c5726daf17145d0fa7a

          • C:\info.hta

            Filesize

            5KB

            MD5

            a25a152551d13d6de20dbb142b02ac74

            SHA1

            f7dde7f081866bef8e0845c1c60d6b4899fd90d3

            SHA256

            07664df018d6d810e7f2a8d92e67eb842ae3b00bdeb84676bba5d8f004fd76f6

            SHA512

            2bd2069a280d8a2ab0b62d2794f7debfab48a9ff3016e7475ce3b1b4150a032cac0f37f6fc4470ef505fc5b71608e26a341b669969e94c5726daf17145d0fa7a

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

            Filesize

            5KB

            MD5

            a25a152551d13d6de20dbb142b02ac74

            SHA1

            f7dde7f081866bef8e0845c1c60d6b4899fd90d3

            SHA256

            07664df018d6d810e7f2a8d92e67eb842ae3b00bdeb84676bba5d8f004fd76f6

            SHA512

            2bd2069a280d8a2ab0b62d2794f7debfab48a9ff3016e7475ce3b1b4150a032cac0f37f6fc4470ef505fc5b71608e26a341b669969e94c5726daf17145d0fa7a

          • F:\info.hta

            Filesize

            5KB

            MD5

            a25a152551d13d6de20dbb142b02ac74

            SHA1

            f7dde7f081866bef8e0845c1c60d6b4899fd90d3

            SHA256

            07664df018d6d810e7f2a8d92e67eb842ae3b00bdeb84676bba5d8f004fd76f6

            SHA512

            2bd2069a280d8a2ab0b62d2794f7debfab48a9ff3016e7475ce3b1b4150a032cac0f37f6fc4470ef505fc5b71608e26a341b669969e94c5726daf17145d0fa7a

          • memory/1956-17-0x00000000740D0000-0x00000000747BE000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            6.9MB

          • memory/1956-4-0x0000000000860000-0x0000000000894000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            208KB

          • memory/1956-3-0x0000000004AE0000-0x0000000004B20000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            256KB

          • memory/1956-0-0x0000000000990000-0x00000000009E4000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            336KB

          • memory/1956-2-0x0000000000390000-0x00000000003D6000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            280KB

          • memory/1956-1-0x00000000740D0000-0x00000000747BE000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            6.9MB

          • memory/1956-5-0x00000000041F0000-0x000000000423C000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            304KB

          • memory/2624-21-0x00000000004B0000-0x00000000004F6000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            280KB

          • memory/2624-39-0x0000000074080000-0x000000007476E000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            6.9MB

          • memory/2624-20-0x0000000074080000-0x000000007476E000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            6.9MB

          • memory/2624-19-0x0000000000990000-0x00000000009E4000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            336KB

          • memory/2632-40-0x0000000000401000-0x000000000040A000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            36KB

          • memory/2632-34-0x000000007EFDE000-0x000000007EFDF000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            4KB

          • memory/2692-10-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000413000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            76KB

          • memory/2692-77-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000413000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            76KB

          • memory/2692-16-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000413000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            76KB

          • memory/2692-14-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000413000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            76KB

          • memory/2692-50-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000413000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            76KB

          • memory/2692-52-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000413000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            76KB

          • memory/2692-53-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000413000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            76KB

          • memory/2692-54-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000413000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            76KB

          • memory/2692-55-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000413000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            76KB

          • memory/2692-56-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000413000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            76KB

          • memory/2692-67-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000413000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            76KB

          • memory/2692-18-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000413000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            76KB

          • memory/2692-12-0x000000007EFDE000-0x000000007EFDF000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            4KB

          • memory/2692-93-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000413000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            76KB

          • memory/2692-80-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000413000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            76KB

          • memory/2692-76-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000413000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            76KB

          • memory/2692-239-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000413000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            76KB

          • memory/2692-11-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000413000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            76KB

          • memory/2692-9-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000413000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            76KB

          • memory/2692-8-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000413000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            76KB

          • memory/2692-7-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000413000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            76KB

          • memory/2692-6-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000413000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            76KB