Analysis

  • max time kernel
    136s
  • max time network
    137s
  • platform
    windows7_x64
  • resource
    win7-20240221-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20240221-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
  • submitted
    09-03-2024 01:16

General

  • Target

    Ransomware.CoronaVirus.exe

  • Size

    1.0MB

  • MD5

    055d1462f66a350d9886542d4d79bc2b

  • SHA1

    f1086d2f667d807dbb1aa362a7a809ea119f2565

  • SHA256

    dddf7894b2e6aafa1903384759d68455c3a4a8348a7e2da3bd272555eba9bec0

  • SHA512

    2c5e570226252bdb2104c90d5b75f11493af8ed1be8cb0fd14e3f324311a82138753064731b80ce8e8b120b3fe7009b21a50e9f4583d534080e28ab84b83fee1

  • SSDEEP

    24576:FRYz/ERA0eMuWfHvgPw/83JI8CorP9qY0:FE/yADMuYvgP93JIc2

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\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 coronavirus@qq.com Write this ID in the title of your message 58A16E0B In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to theese e-mails: coronavirus@qq.com 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 decryption tool that will decrypt all your files. Free decryption as guarantee Before paying you can send us up to 1 file for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 1Mb (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.
Emails

coronavirus@qq.com

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 (324) files with added filename extension

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

  • 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.

  • Modifies Internet Explorer settings 1 TTPs 2 IoCs
  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 3 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 28 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\Ransomware.CoronaVirus.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\Ransomware.CoronaVirus.exe"
    1⤵
    • 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:856
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:2936
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:2304
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:2188
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:3500
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:3548
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:3556
        • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
          2⤵
          • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
          PID:3596
        • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
          2⤵
          • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
          PID:3612
      • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        1⤵
        • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
        PID:2056

      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

      2
      T1112

      Credential Access

      Unsecured Credentials

      1
      T1552

      Credentials In Files

      1
      T1552.001

      Discovery

      System Information Discovery

      1
      T1082

      Collection

      Data from Local System

      1
      T1005

      Impact

      Inhibit System Recovery

      2
      T1490

      Replay Monitor

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      Downloads

      • C:\MSOCache\All Users\{90140000-0011-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}-C\osetup.dll.id-58A16E0B.[coronavirus@qq.com].ncov
        Filesize

        1.8MB

        MD5

        a2429ce36e13f6531894c07be199cc8b

        SHA1

        717d8da9d16a4cc6356fbff7ac7e7c0c4870bf76

        SHA256

        73cac49ea0eecba6a9784f9b0065d56afb7d2bc97a2d45bf44853600444ae99f

        SHA512

        dee269750c35e1b9e9507489513e118ce90b19e3d0ae789ca4d7968b40bfd31084e38d9c2ac7940b24dfdbe15fe6e14c42aca6e352ea485f1564e2e225d80952

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

        13KB

        MD5

        51022127d46be49051fbe0ee75d15afc

        SHA1

        5b24ed7d73b6f56945c4cc40617959b9eaed4a66

        SHA256

        bb08c7c0d35c4cc43fb98b0616c20e285166527c22e8bafc36125bc6ee7f48e1

        SHA512

        b88808607b4593b03b96c19d4df22fb369cfaae608c4b7632c3ef3de6fcac0fde8daaad52dc2dd227546a43fed0fe19e751139889e60611697431b26334c387c

      • memory/856-0-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000056F000-memory.dmp
        Filesize

        1.4MB

      • memory/856-1-0x000000000A8C0000-0x000000000A8F4000-memory.dmp
        Filesize

        208KB

      • memory/856-2-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000056F000-memory.dmp
        Filesize

        1.4MB

      • memory/856-1736-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000056F000-memory.dmp
        Filesize

        1.4MB

      • memory/856-9035-0x000000000A8C0000-0x000000000A8F4000-memory.dmp
        Filesize

        208KB

      • memory/3596-20077-0x000007FFFFF90000-0x000007FFFFFA0000-memory.dmp
        Filesize

        64KB