Analysis
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max time kernel
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max time network
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platform
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resource
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resource tags
arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20230831-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system -
submitted
11-10-2023 18:37
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
1.exe
Resource
win7-20230831-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
1.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20230915-en
General
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Target
1.exe
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Size
56KB
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MD5
207334ec40b616948c5670272ebc3037
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SHA1
788910e883058ef9df86528a966528caf63eb29c
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SHA256
ebbbc1d293ce864c83cf874c3f8051dd636bd1303f013d3fa0cc97eada3266ac
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SHA512
c8c452737dd3399eadd7cce0a6b9bcd736d2dd226a5a0af21c360c6167a1d309c1e186199880998d9a017e2dec5a33846d70007814587824bae8cd2bd2c85e49
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SSDEEP
1536:MNeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJBH3T+rZz:MQRrmzwR5JVM
Malware Config
Signatures
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Phobos
Phobos ransomware appeared at the beginning of 2019.
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Deletes shadow copies 2 TTPs
Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.
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Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit 1 TTPs 2 IoCs
Processes:
bcdedit.exebcdedit.exepid process 2188 bcdedit.exe 1664 bcdedit.exe -
Renames multiple (137) files with added filename extension
This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
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Processes:
wbadmin.exepid process 1636 wbadmin.exe -
Modifies Windows Firewall 1 TTPs 2 IoCs
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Drops startup file 1 IoCs
Processes:
1.exedescription ioc process File created \??\c:\users\admin\appdata\roaming\microsoft\windows\start menu\programs\startup\1.exe 1.exe -
Reads user/profile data of web browsers 2 TTPs
Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.
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Adds Run key to start application 2 TTPs 2 IoCs
Processes:
1.exedescription ioc process Set value (str) \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\1 = "C:\\Users\\Admin\\AppData\\Local\\1.exe" 1.exe Set value (str) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2180306848-1874213455-4093218721-1000\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\1 = "C:\\Users\\Admin\\AppData\\Local\\1.exe" 1.exe -
Drops desktop.ini file(s) 11 IoCs
Processes:
1.exedescription ioc process File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Purble Place\desktop.ini 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Solitaire\desktop.ini 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\SpiderSolitaire\desktop.ini 1.exe File opened for modification C:\$Recycle.Bin\S-1-5-21-2180306848-1874213455-4093218721-1000\desktop.ini 1.exe File opened for modification F:\$RECYCLE.BIN\S-1-5-21-2180306848-1874213455-4093218721-1000\desktop.ini 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\FreeCell\desktop.ini 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Mahjong\desktop.ini 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationery\Desktop.ini 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\desktop.ini 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Chess\desktop.ini 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Hearts\desktop.ini 1.exe -
Drops file in Program Files directory 64 IoCs
Processes:
1.exedescription ioc process File opened for modification C:\Program Files\7-Zip\Lang\az.txt 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\7-Zip\Lang\va.txt.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\lib\jce.jar.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\visualvm\visualvm\update_tracking\com-sun-tools-visualvm-sa.xml 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\plugins\access\libvdr_plugin.dll 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Weather.Gadget\images\btn_search_up_BIDI.png 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Weather.Gadget\images\undocked_black_hail.png 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\visualvm\visualvm\modules\locale\com-sun-tools-visualvm-jvm_ja.jar 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\lib\deploy\ffjcext.zip.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\lib\zi\America\Curacao 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\api-ms-win-crt-heap-l1-1-0.dll 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\106.0.5249.119\WidevineCdm\_platform_specific\win_x64\widevinecdm.dll.sig.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\features\org.eclipse.ecf.filetransfer.feature_3.9.0.v20140827-1444\META-INF\eclipse.inf.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\features\org.eclipse.ecf.filetransfer.ssl.feature_1.0.0.v20140827-1444\META-INF\ECLIPSE_.RSA 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\plugins\com.jrockit.mc.rjmx_5.5.0.165303\rjmx.jar.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\plugins\stream_out\libstream_out_description_plugin.dll.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\plugins\video_filter\libdeinterlace_plugin.dll 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ink\tabskb.dll 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\plugins\org.eclipse.equinox.p2.extensionlocation_1.2.100.v20131119-0908.jar 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\lua\http\requests\browse.json 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\visualvm\visualvm\modules\locale\com-sun-tools-visualvm-sa_ja.jar 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Weather.Gadget\images\docked_gray_rainy.png 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\jre\bin\dtplugin\deployJava1.dll 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\jre\lib\zi\America\Phoenix.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\features\org.eclipse.babel.nls_eclipse_ja_4.4.0.v20140623020002\about.html.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\plugins\com.jrockit.mc.rjmx_5.5.0.165303\schema\com.jrockit.mc.rjmx.syntheticattribute.exsd 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Weather.Gadget\it-IT\settings.html 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\jre\lib\zi\Atlantic\Madeira 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\jre\lib\zi\Etc\GMT-14 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\plugins\com.jrockit.mc.console.ui.notification_5.5.0.165303\plugin.xml.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\visualvm\platform\modules\locale\org-netbeans-modules-sendopts_zh_CN.jar.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\plugins\codec\libdxva2_plugin.dll.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\square_s.png 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ink\tr-TR\tipresx.dll.mui 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\DVD Maker\Shared\DvdStyles\HueCycle\NavigationUp_SelectionSubpicture.png 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\plugins\org.eclipse.equinox.p2.engine.nl_ja_4.4.0.v20140623020002.jar.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\plugins\org.eclipse.equinox.p2.engine.nl_zh_4.4.0.v20140623020002.jar 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Weather.Gadget\ja-JP\css\localizedSettings.css 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationery\Memo.emf 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\COPYRIGHT.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\tnameserv.exe 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\unpack.dll.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\ja-JP\wmpnetwk.exe.mui 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\CompareDeny.wmx.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\bin\jmap.exe 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\plugins\org.eclipse.osgi.nl_zh_4.4.0.v20140623020002.jar.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\plugins\video_filter\libgradient_plugin.dll.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\locale\is\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\106.0.5249.119\106.0.5249.119.manifest.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\jre\bin\javafx-font.dll.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\features\org.eclipse.equinox.p2.core.feature_1.3.0.v20140523-0116\epl-v10.html 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\visualvm\platform\update_tracking\org-netbeans-spi-quicksearch.xml.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\PicturePuzzle.Gadget\Images\settings_box_top.png 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\jre\lib\zi\Pacific\Midway 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\plugins\com.jrockit.mc.browser.attach_5.5.0.165303.jar 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\plugins\com.jrockit.mc.flightrecorder.ui_5.5.0.165303.jar 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\plugins\com.jrockit.mc.rjmx.zh_CN_5.5.0.165303.jar 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Reference Assemblies\Microsoft\Framework\v3.0\PresentationFramework.Royale.dll 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\plugins\video_filter\libposterize_plugin.dll 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\DVD Maker\Shared\DvdStyles\BabyGirl\content-foreground.png 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\plugins\org.eclipse.e4.core.contexts_1.3.100.v20140407-1019.jar 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\wsdetect.dll.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\lib\zi\Asia\Ust-Nera 1.exe File created C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\plugins\demux\libogg_plugin.dll.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].Elbie 1.exe -
Interacts with shadow copies 2 TTPs 1 IoCs
Shadow copies are often targeted by ransomware to inhibit system recovery.
Processes:
vssadmin.exepid process 2876 vssadmin.exe -
Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
Processes:
1.exepid process 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe 2320 1.exe -
Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 47 IoCs
Processes:
1.exevssvc.exeWMIC.exewbengine.exedescription pid process Token: SeDebugPrivilege 2320 1.exe Token: SeBackupPrivilege 2952 vssvc.exe Token: SeRestorePrivilege 2952 vssvc.exe Token: SeAuditPrivilege 2952 vssvc.exe Token: SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeSecurityPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeSystemProfilePrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeSystemtimePrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeProfSingleProcessPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeBackupPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeRestorePrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeDebugPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeRemoteShutdownPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeUndockPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeManageVolumePrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: 33 2412 WMIC.exe Token: 34 2412 WMIC.exe Token: 35 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeSecurityPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeSystemProfilePrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeSystemtimePrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeProfSingleProcessPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeBackupPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeRestorePrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeDebugPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeRemoteShutdownPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeUndockPrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeManageVolumePrivilege 2412 WMIC.exe Token: 33 2412 WMIC.exe Token: 34 2412 WMIC.exe Token: 35 2412 WMIC.exe Token: SeBackupPrivilege 2556 wbengine.exe Token: SeRestorePrivilege 2556 wbengine.exe Token: SeSecurityPrivilege 2556 wbengine.exe -
Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 29 IoCs
Processes:
1.execmd.execmd.exedescription pid process target process PID 2320 wrote to memory of 2968 2320 1.exe cmd.exe PID 2320 wrote to memory of 2968 2320 1.exe cmd.exe PID 2320 wrote to memory of 2968 2320 1.exe cmd.exe PID 2320 wrote to memory of 2968 2320 1.exe cmd.exe PID 2320 wrote to memory of 2472 2320 1.exe cmd.exe PID 2320 wrote to memory of 2472 2320 1.exe cmd.exe PID 2320 wrote to memory of 2472 2320 1.exe cmd.exe PID 2320 wrote to memory of 2472 2320 1.exe cmd.exe PID 2968 wrote to memory of 2732 2968 cmd.exe netsh.exe PID 2968 wrote to memory of 2732 2968 cmd.exe netsh.exe PID 2968 wrote to memory of 2732 2968 cmd.exe netsh.exe PID 2472 wrote to memory of 2876 2472 cmd.exe vssadmin.exe PID 2472 wrote to memory of 2876 2472 cmd.exe vssadmin.exe PID 2472 wrote to memory of 2876 2472 cmd.exe vssadmin.exe PID 2968 wrote to memory of 1636 2968 cmd.exe netsh.exe PID 2968 wrote to memory of 1636 2968 cmd.exe netsh.exe PID 2968 wrote to memory of 1636 2968 cmd.exe netsh.exe PID 2472 wrote to memory of 2412 2472 cmd.exe WMIC.exe PID 2472 wrote to memory of 2412 2472 cmd.exe WMIC.exe PID 2472 wrote to memory of 2412 2472 cmd.exe WMIC.exe PID 2472 wrote to memory of 2188 2472 cmd.exe bcdedit.exe PID 2472 wrote to memory of 2188 2472 cmd.exe bcdedit.exe PID 2472 wrote to memory of 2188 2472 cmd.exe bcdedit.exe PID 2472 wrote to memory of 1664 2472 cmd.exe bcdedit.exe PID 2472 wrote to memory of 1664 2472 cmd.exe bcdedit.exe PID 2472 wrote to memory of 1664 2472 cmd.exe bcdedit.exe PID 2472 wrote to memory of 1636 2472 cmd.exe wbadmin.exe PID 2472 wrote to memory of 1636 2472 cmd.exe wbadmin.exe PID 2472 wrote to memory of 1636 2472 cmd.exe wbadmin.exe -
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.
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Uses Volume Shadow Copy service COM API
The Volume Shadow Copy service is used to manage backups/snapshots.
Processes
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\1.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\1.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
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\1.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\1.exe"2⤵
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C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"2⤵
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
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C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exenetsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off3⤵
- Modifies Windows Firewall
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C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exenetsh firewall set opmode mode=disable3⤵
- Modifies Windows Firewall
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C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"2⤵
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
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C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exevssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet3⤵
- Interacts with shadow copies
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C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exewmic shadowcopy delete3⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
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C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exebcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures3⤵
- Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
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C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exebcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no3⤵
- Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
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C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exewbadmin delete catalog -quiet3⤵
- Deletes backup catalog
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C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exeC:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
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C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
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C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exeC:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding1⤵
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C:\Windows\System32\vds.exeC:\Windows\System32\vds.exe1⤵
Network
MITRE ATT&CK Matrix ATT&CK v13
Persistence
Create or Modify System Process
1Windows Service
1Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Replay Monitor
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Downloads
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C:\MSOCache\All Users\{90140000-0011-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}-C\OWOW64WW.cab.id[3EF991AC-3344].[[email protected]].ElbieFilesize
23.5MB
MD5401032eb9713314872a20639f5cdd75d
SHA181b1942bbe5c8de78b979a3008bb6690b710017d
SHA25684909ccb4c44da0314ea6c1b4eabd200c00069452dffb5cc26186c5ac3924ff2
SHA512dc72ebf0114d619a5f56872e15f45942e8d906fff7eb29d3c7c3cee3b6cb15863968fdc6a0d605381621729bb5ad2e5f8d6f193e2c6941ae790aa3b3e789f738