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
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submitted
05-12-2023 10:27
General
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Target
tmp.exe
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Size
56KB
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MD5
3ce6441e1d986483a8c80a8aa861d23a
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SHA1
60d281e634e3abbb8f2f28ecfe2c39816facd5fd
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SHA256
59ee1056869903e9f34f0c61cfb9af08b1ae85d2ac4844c6c888671047bf52dd
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SHA512
eaed716e28f12b50a1ab93165edd706ee1f53edf3119fd5b5ea31c61aaa5f34d49eebdcacb68e6f9225780c6951bf7f0ac374989a3745e5c1b59e9a7a6fbbee2
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SSDEEP
1536:SNeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJi88RHYIpzkQe:SQRrmzwR5JIHY2Ne
Malware Config
Extracted
C:\info.hta
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Extracted
C:\users\public\desktop\info.hta
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 4 IoCs
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Renames multiple (311) files with added filename extension
This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
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Deletes backup catalog 3 TTPs 2 IoCs
Uses wbadmin.exe to inhibit system recovery.
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Modifies Windows Firewall 1 TTPs 2 IoCs
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Drops startup file 3 IoCs
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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
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Drops desktop.ini file(s) 64 IoCs
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Drops file in Program Files directory 64 IoCs
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Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs
Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s).
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Interacts with shadow copies 2 TTPs 2 IoCs
Shadow copies are often targeted by ransomware to inhibit system recovery.
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Modifies Internet Explorer settings 1 TTPs 4 IoCs
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Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
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Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 64 IoCs
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Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 64 IoCs
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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\tmp.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp.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\tmp.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp.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\SysWOW64\mshta.exe"C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\info.hta"2⤵
- Modifies Internet Explorer settings
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C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe"C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\users\public\desktop\info.hta"2⤵
- Modifies Internet Explorer settings
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C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe"C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\info.hta"2⤵
- Modifies Internet Explorer settings
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C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe"C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "F:\info.hta"2⤵
- Modifies Internet Explorer settings
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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 Enterprise v15
Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Create or Modify System Process
1Windows Service
1Replay Monitor
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Downloads
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Filesize
143.1MB
MD5bb369ca5607683e7ed9689dde575c358
SHA108dfa5114d6139b2f114b9174c5f22a8a4af783c
SHA2567c0ab212652994bcb7d6f16a7b16ad0ba7f7220e065f08c7d180dad58755d3cf
SHA512946c67c07260f10f6211fc4fece46e7c3aab9f3713c8ad01ff854c902eb8e8ec53f92f1aa0d4848aa1f55bd2a093652794a01b3e4116c0d98462a6353ca0cd60
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Filesize
5KB
MD5133000543c3b30dec15e009bf4fc42ad
SHA18bf6ae0917a02d663fec005948d6c5c1886db19d
SHA256c6de19c625ca29c7bf7cb92aea775267024b6def3228f2683042c41f87e9d2b4
SHA51275f8be51b28e2773d7b7aa3f7b7202a88a5fd81469224ae8835b673b77568c86311ed9a47b9dfd4f234fb1e4766b329ee202f29dfd68ed2e1f37b85c976bcfb2
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Filesize
5KB
MD5133000543c3b30dec15e009bf4fc42ad
SHA18bf6ae0917a02d663fec005948d6c5c1886db19d
SHA256c6de19c625ca29c7bf7cb92aea775267024b6def3228f2683042c41f87e9d2b4
SHA51275f8be51b28e2773d7b7aa3f7b7202a88a5fd81469224ae8835b673b77568c86311ed9a47b9dfd4f234fb1e4766b329ee202f29dfd68ed2e1f37b85c976bcfb2
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Filesize
5KB
MD5133000543c3b30dec15e009bf4fc42ad
SHA18bf6ae0917a02d663fec005948d6c5c1886db19d
SHA256c6de19c625ca29c7bf7cb92aea775267024b6def3228f2683042c41f87e9d2b4
SHA51275f8be51b28e2773d7b7aa3f7b7202a88a5fd81469224ae8835b673b77568c86311ed9a47b9dfd4f234fb1e4766b329ee202f29dfd68ed2e1f37b85c976bcfb2
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Filesize
5KB
MD5133000543c3b30dec15e009bf4fc42ad
SHA18bf6ae0917a02d663fec005948d6c5c1886db19d
SHA256c6de19c625ca29c7bf7cb92aea775267024b6def3228f2683042c41f87e9d2b4
SHA51275f8be51b28e2773d7b7aa3f7b7202a88a5fd81469224ae8835b673b77568c86311ed9a47b9dfd4f234fb1e4766b329ee202f29dfd68ed2e1f37b85c976bcfb2
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Filesize
5KB
MD5133000543c3b30dec15e009bf4fc42ad
SHA18bf6ae0917a02d663fec005948d6c5c1886db19d
SHA256c6de19c625ca29c7bf7cb92aea775267024b6def3228f2683042c41f87e9d2b4
SHA51275f8be51b28e2773d7b7aa3f7b7202a88a5fd81469224ae8835b673b77568c86311ed9a47b9dfd4f234fb1e4766b329ee202f29dfd68ed2e1f37b85c976bcfb2