maze | e84c050d38730a0bf098476cc6a167f9944521a0e4e1beedb2dab331a166fc52

Analysis

max time kernel
142s
max time network
148s
platform
windows10-2004_x64
resource
win10v2004-20231215-en
resource tags

arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20231215-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system
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17-02-2024 19:51

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General

Target

Week 5 Malware.exe
Size

1.1MB
MD5

ce65b4b61c076642a5f98fa780d43899
SHA1

0a60240eb6e96836d6ca4b82f531ecc98ddbb4bb
SHA256

e84c050d38730a0bf098476cc6a167f9944521a0e4e1beedb2dab331a166fc52
SHA512

3f74a006ea16c182a3eaa896886fb7ed70ebf4fb74641dca77bcff300e89fe1ce230ac1fb29b168f7b0d4033954917439add8e31ea027c9041ffc3363220323f
SSDEEP

12288:BB4ONL1Oa+iJBPWhbvULrJ6Bti3ERXxlcWdMhaex:j9hEYsbvULrwC+Xxlc+Pex

Score

10^/10

maze ransomware spyware stealer trojan

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\$Recycle.Bin\DECRYPT-FILES.txt

Family

maze

Ransom Note

Attention! ---------------------------- | What happened? ---------------------------- All your files, documents, photos, databases, and other important data are safely encrypted with reliable algorithms. You cannot access the files right now. But do not worry. You have a chance! It is easy to recover in a few steps. ---------------------------- | How to get my files back? ---------------------------- The only method to restore your files is to purchase a unique for you private key which is securely stored on our servers. To contact us and purchase the key you have to visit our website in a hidden TOR network. There are general 2 ways to reach us: 1) [Recommended] Using hidden TOR network. a) Download a special TOR browser: https://www.torproject.org/ b) Install the TOR Browser. c) Open the TOR Browser. d) Open our website in the TOR browser: http://aoacugmutagkwctu.onion/88fa09a77d00ecfc e) Follow the instructions on this page. 2) If you have any problems connecting or using TOR network a) Open our website: https://mazedecrypt.top/88fa09a77d00ecfc b) Follow the instructions on this page. Warning: the second (2) method can be blocked in some countries. That is why the first (1) method is recommended to use. On this page, you will see instructions on how to make a free decryption test and how to pay. Also it has a live chat with our operators and support team. ---------------------------- | What about guarantees? ---------------------------- We understand your stress and worry. So you have a FREE opportunity to test a service by instantly decrypting for free three files on your computer! If you have any problems our friendly support team is always here to assist you in a live chat! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THIS IS A SPECIAL BLOCK WITH A PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION! DO NOT TOUCH IT WE NEED IT TO IDENTIFY AND AUTHORIZE YOU ---BEGIN MAZE KEY--- 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 ---END MAZE KEY---

URLs

http://aoacugmutagkwctu.onion/88fa09a77d00ecfc

https://mazedecrypt.top/88fa09a77d00ecfc

Signatures

Maze
Ransomware family also known as ChaCha.
trojan ransomware maze
Deletes shadow copies 2 TTPs
Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.
ransomware

File Deletion
T1070.004

Inhibit System Recovery
T1490

Drops startup file 4 IoCs

Processes:

Week 5 Malware.exe

description	ioc	Process
File created	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\88fa09a77d00ecfc.tmp	Week 5 Malware.exe
File created	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Word\STARTUP\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Word\STARTUP\88fa09a77d00ecfc.tmp	Week 5 Malware.exe

Reads user/profile data of web browsers 2 TTPs
Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.
spyware stealer

Data from Local System
T1005

Credentials In Files
T1552.001

Sets desktop wallpaper using registry 2 TTPs 1 IoCs

ransomware

Defacement

T1491

Modify Registry

T1112

Processes:

Week 5 Malware.exe

description	ioc	Process
Set value (str)	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-3073191680-435865314-2862784915-1000\Control Panel\Desktop\Wallpaper = "C:\\Users\\Admin\\AppData\\Local\\Temp\\\\000.bmp"	Week 5 Malware.exe

Drops file in Program Files directory 29 IoCs

Processes:

Week 5 Malware.exe

description	ioc	Process
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files (x86)\88fa09a77d00ecfc.tmp	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\AddGrant.xml	Week 5 Malware.exe
File created	C:\Program Files (x86)\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\GetExport.MTS	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\PushGet.xht	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\RegisterApprove.wpl	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ConvertToHide.M2T	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\CopyRedo.contact	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\MeasureSuspend.pptm	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\CheckpointOptimize.easmx	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ConfirmUnpublish.jpe	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\DismountSend.dxf	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\StopMerge.rtf	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ClearLimit.vssx	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\CompleteConvertFrom.M2V	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ResumeDeny.midi	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\SetEnable.jpg	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\OpenSave.dwg	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ResetUnprotect.pub	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\PublishRename.nfo	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ShowRead.docm	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\88fa09a77d00ecfc.tmp	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ProtectSuspend.php	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\RenameReset.dwg	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ConfirmMerge.bmp	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\MountNew.vsdm	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\SearchExit.xps	Week 5 Malware.exe
File created	C:\Program Files\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	Week 5 Malware.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ApproveCompress.zip	Week 5 Malware.exe

Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 2 IoCs

Processes:

Week 5 Malware.exe

pid	Process
4564	Week 5 Malware.exe
4564	Week 5 Malware.exe

Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 47 IoCs

Processes:

vssvc.exewmic.exeAUDIODG.EXE

description	pid	Process
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	5064	vssvc.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	5064	vssvc.exe
Token: SeAuditPrivilege	5064	vssvc.exe
Token: SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeSecurityPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemProfilePrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemtimePrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeProfSingleProcessPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeShutdownPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeRemoteShutdownPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeUndockPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeManageVolumePrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: 33	416	wmic.exe
Token: 34	416	wmic.exe
Token: 35	416	wmic.exe
Token: 36	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeSecurityPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemProfilePrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemtimePrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeProfSingleProcessPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeShutdownPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeRemoteShutdownPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeUndockPrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: SeManageVolumePrivilege	416	wmic.exe
Token: 33	416	wmic.exe
Token: 34	416	wmic.exe
Token: 35	416	wmic.exe
Token: 36	416	wmic.exe
Token: 33	1352	AUDIODG.EXE
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	1352	AUDIODG.EXE

Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 2 IoCs

Processes:

Week 5 Malware.exe

description	pid	Process	procid_target
PID 4564 wrote to memory of 416	4564	Week 5 Malware.exe	95
PID 4564 wrote to memory of 416	4564	Week 5 Malware.exe	95

Uses Volume Shadow Copy service COM API
The Volume Shadow Copy service is used to manage backups/snapshots.
ransomware

C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\Week 5 Malware.exe
"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\Week 5 Malware.exe"
1⤵
- Drops startup file
- Sets desktop wallpaper using registry
- Drops file in Program Files directory
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:4564
- C:\Windows\system32\wbem\wmic.exe
  "C:\kpxjt\o\..\..\Windows\ha\gpg\..\..\system32\jxo\yud\f\..\..\..\wbem\tqs\cpb\..\..\wmic.exe" shadowcopy delete
  2⤵
  - Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
  PID:416

C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:5064

C:\Windows\system32\AUDIODG.EXE
C:\Windows\system32\AUDIODG.EXE 0x308 0x244
1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:1352

Network

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

Reconnaissance

Resource Development

Initial Access

Execution

Persistence

Privilege Escalation

Defense Evasion

Indicator Removal

T1070

File Deletion

T1070.004

Modify Registry

T1112

Credential Access

Unsecured Credentials

T1552

Credentials In Files

T1552.001

Discovery

Lateral Movement

Collection

Data from Local System

T1005

Command and Control

Exfiltration

Impact

Defacement

T1491

Inhibit System Recovery

T1490

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Downloads

C:\$Recycle.Bin\DECRYPT-FILES.txt

Filesize
9KB

MD5
1ddaaf959ab234ebbfaa40b8206183b9

SHA1
5472ab129d7388c795a40c14738c69dff4ec711a

SHA256
1db138bff64e2e93a3bf7035fb69e063473e6e4b35a212e8eabc0d9d574cdd70

SHA512
5f1de7d6ce5b216679085c19f0e9a34d730e7b3d661c325494fee5004d9d1165a32435320211b9774d5790fd3fbdd1d843c97bf6ebf7dd06ca1ca4c89cfd732b

Download Submit
C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Speech\Files\UserLexicons\SP_D0D9AC7FA6A94AA49E974FBE6960B8A1.dat

Filesize
940B

MD5
610b2d07b108c3e21a207b3b66df0ac6

SHA1
73df193f0b266a76faa0a544ddbcaffc463afb1e

SHA256
1734d0a1ea158492cc47e5760ac5b78a4fb4fcf234bbab6063014a6fe2975f96

SHA512
1422e3d5b0757aa688ac2eb8f6acbd2cd0e71a7c5e27189223fe40f1c2be3023e4c0ae400af09ead9ed77be0f53c38a55c83d959c100a8ab69d70c864bdcb9dd

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memory/4564-0-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000518000-memory.dmp

Filesize
1.1MB

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memory/4564-1-0x0000000002290000-0x000000000231E000-memory.dmp

Filesize
568KB

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memory/4564-2-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000518000-memory.dmp

Filesize
1.1MB

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memory/4564-3-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000518000-memory.dmp

Filesize
1.1MB

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memory/4564-4-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000518000-memory.dmp

Filesize
1.1MB

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memory/4564-77-0x0000000002290000-0x000000000231E000-memory.dmp

Filesize
568KB

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memory/4564-150-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000518000-memory.dmp

Filesize
1.1MB

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memory/4564-816-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000518000-memory.dmp

Filesize
1.1MB

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