Analysis

  • max time kernel
    150s
  • max time network
    149s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20231215-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20231215-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system
  • submitted
    17-02-2024 04:07

General

  • Target

    GGH.exe

  • Size

    92KB

  • MD5

    187085f60a15d78358d268cf183367e6

  • SHA1

    1e13b0fc5b939e8083963abffda959c33475d161

  • SHA256

    d223d35d360566205c14a9175d5856a63adaf7464c728526b22baee6e9388018

  • SHA512

    52d003c0c257646ae15341f740a4bb5aea2445f796957b8fd7abaa19b0ca612bf2f2fcdf34adc99bfb820e2d6569a0dbb7f7bf0842b6fc6ea534e72c0d816ed9

  • SSDEEP

    1536:mBwl+KXpsqN5vlwWYyhY9S4AOHYncfbfTLY+7L+v7/Nthwydlfssi:Qw+asqN5aW/hL+YnGbLY+GzPqyd5

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta

Ransom Note
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Emails

zohodzin@tuta.io

zohodzin@cock.li

Signatures

  • Dharma

    Dharma is a ransomware that uses security software installation to hide malicious activities.

  • Deletes shadow copies 2 TTPs

    Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

  • Renames multiple (495) files with added filename extension

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

  • Checks computer location settings 2 TTPs 1 IoCs

    Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.

  • Drops startup file 5 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 3 IoCs
  • Drops desktop.ini file(s) 64 IoCs
  • Drops file in System32 directory 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.

  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 3 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 16 IoCs
  • 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\GGH.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\GGH.exe"
    1⤵
    • Checks computer location settings
    • Drops startup file
    • Adds Run key to start application
    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)
    • Drops file in System32 directory
    • Drops file in Program Files directory
    • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:4600
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:4580
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:7508
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:3668
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:10024
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:8844
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:9020
        • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
          2⤵
            PID:5204
          • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
            "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
            2⤵
              PID:5844
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:8136
          • C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe
            C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe C:\Windows\System32\shell32.dll,SHCreateLocalServerRunDll {9aa46009-3ce0-458a-a354-715610a075e6} -Embedding
            1⤵
              PID:8508

            Network

            MITRE ATT&CK Matrix ATT&CK v13

            Persistence

            Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

            1
            T1547

            Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

            1
            T1547.001

            Privilege Escalation

            Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

            1
            T1547

            Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

            1
            T1547.001

            Defense Evasion

            Indicator Removal

            2
            T1070

            File Deletion

            2
            T1070.004

            Modify Registry

            1
            T1112

            Credential Access

            Unsecured Credentials

            1
            T1552

            Credentials In Files

            1
            T1552.001

            Discovery

            Query Registry

            1
            T1012

            System Information Discovery

            2
            T1082

            Collection

            Data from Local System

            1
            T1005

            Impact

            Inhibit System Recovery

            2
            T1490

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            Downloads

            • C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\appvcleaner.exe.id-0CAED21F.[zohodzin@tuta.io].z1n
              Filesize

              2.9MB

              MD5

              d26bea2327444c61bd74355a3f324b4d

              SHA1

              e38551c0cf392a059b2a513d77edbd826936cf4e

              SHA256

              feab3afc4b6188d8df957d08ff708b99d24bdb050485caa59a54638ae14a9812

              SHA512

              af4e0c7eee371ef8162d2f39b24879553fec544c2961182fdc9729490d106e25d4c6f9450f06f449616284c55227a58a30bc947a792834157a9adf5b8c5fe7d8

            • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta
              Filesize

              3KB

              MD5

              203698c19a2503db8d4de2474c40f1b2

              SHA1

              2cd27ce3ee6a86e904f768e3dbb0f82eeebca54a

              SHA256

              43d1b6a569b39b5513f16e0599e2823c058d83cdbcc9cd09b3fb6265e20a3bfb

              SHA512

              6f22a27166e2850342ec54202acd286998d73d2b149908713d4027c56796c0ac72dbad590cd74833ade7a3692b1b8d5e3e4ac23d181e4c32606326f79088ffbd