Analysis

  • max time kernel
    156s
  • max time network
    159s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20240226-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20240226-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system
  • submitted
    14/03/2024, 04:25

General

  • Target
    ffbb6c4d8d704a530bdd557890f367ad904c09c03f53fda5615a7208a0ea3e4d.exe
  • Size 191KB
  • Sample240314-e14zssad51
  • SHA256 ffbb6c4d8d704a530bdd557890f367ad904c09c03f53fda5615a7208a0ea3e4d
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP

Malware Config

Extracted

Path
  • C:\Program Files\dotnet\shared\Microsoft.NETCore.App\6.0.25\Restore-My-Files.txt

  • lockbit

Ransom Note
  • All your important files are encrypted! Any attempts to restore your files with the thrid-party software will be fatal for your files! RESTORE YOU DATA POSIBLE ONLY BUYING private key from us. There is only one way to get your files back: | 1. Download Tor browser - https://www.torproject.org/ and install it. | 2. Open link in TOR browser - http://lockbitks2tvnmwk.onion/?F51E3D94FA5D7445AEE7241C52EBD0FE This link only works in Tor Browser! | 3. Follow the instructions on this page ### Attention! ### # Do not rename encrypted files. # Do not try to decrypt 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). # Tor Browser may be blocked in your country or corporate network. Use https://bridges.torproject.org or use Tor Browser over VPN. # Tor Browser user manual https://tb-manual.torproject.org/about !!! We also download huge amount of your private data, including finance information, clients personal info, network diagrams, passwords and so on. Don't forget about GDPR.
URLs
  • http://lockbitks2tvnmwk.onion/?F51E3D94FA5D7445AEE7241C52EBD0FE

Signatures

  • Detect Neshta payload 16 IoCs
  • Lockbit

    Ransomware family with multiple variants released since late 2019.

  • Neshta

    Malware from the neshta family is designed to infect itself into other files to spread itself and cause damage.

  • Deletes shadow copies 2 TTPs

    Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

  • Detects Windows exceutables bypassing UAC using CMSTP COM interfaces. MITRE (T1218.003) 1 IoCs
  • Detects command variations typically used by ransomware 1 IoCs
  • Detects executables containing anti-forensic artifacts of deleting USN change journal. Observed in ransomware 1 IoCs
  • Detects executables containing commands for clearing Windows Event Logs 1 IoCs
  • Detects executables containing many references to VEEAM. Observed in ransomware 1 IoCs
  • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit 1 TTPs 2 IoCs
  • Renames multiple (2608) files with added filename extension

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

  • Deletes backup catalog 3 TTPs 1 IoCs

    Uses wbadmin.exe to inhibit system recovery.

  • Checks computer location settings 2 TTPs 2 IoCs

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

  • Executes dropped EXE 1 IoCs
  • Modifies system executable filetype association 2 TTPs 1 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 1 IoCs
  • Enumerates connected drives 3 TTPs 1 IoCs

    Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.

  • Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger 64 IoCs
  • Drops file in Program Files directory 64 IoCs
  • Drops file in Windows directory 1 IoCs
  • Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs

    Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s).

  • Checks SCSI registry key(s) 3 TTPs 4 IoCs

    SCSI information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.

  • Interacts with shadow copies 2 TTPs 1 IoCs

    Shadow copies are often targeted by ransomware to inhibit system recovery.

  • Modifies registry class 1 IoCs
  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 2 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 50 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 15 IoCs
  • 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.

  • 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\ffbb6c4d8d704a530bdd557890f367ad904c09c03f53fda5615a7208a0ea3e4d.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\ffbb6c4d8d704a530bdd557890f367ad904c09c03f53fda5615a7208a0ea3e4d.exe"
    1⤵
    • Checks computer location settings
    • Modifies system executable filetype association
    • Drops file in Program Files directory
    • Drops file in Windows directory
    • Modifies registry class
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:1220
    • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\3582-490\ffbb6c4d8d704a530bdd557890f367ad904c09c03f53fda5615a7208a0ea3e4d.exe
      "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\3582-490\ffbb6c4d8d704a530bdd557890f367ad904c09c03f53fda5615a7208a0ea3e4d.exe"
      2⤵
      • Checks computer location settings
      • Executes dropped EXE
      • Adds Run key to start application
      • Enumerates connected drives
      • Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger
      • Drops file in Program Files directory
      • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:1860
      • C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe" /c vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet & wmic shadowcopy delete & bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures & bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no & wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
        3⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:832
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          4⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:4064
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          4⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:1992
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          4⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:3508
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          4⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:2444
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          4⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:1632
  • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
    1⤵
    • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
    PID:4116
  • C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
    "C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
    1⤵
    • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
    PID:3248
  • C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
    C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
    1⤵
      PID:3140
    • C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
      C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
      1⤵
      • Checks SCSI registry key(s)
      PID:5888
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe
      "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --type=utility --utility-sub-type=asset_store.mojom.AssetStoreService --lang=en-US --service-sandbox-type=asset_store_service --no-appcompat-clear --mojo-platform-channel-handle=4036 --field-trial-handle=2676,i,447940133669489189,1353734109898858672,262144 --variations-seed-version /prefetch:8
      1⤵
        PID:5964

      Network

            MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

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            Downloads

            AcroRd32.exe

            • Path C:\PROGRA~2\Adobe\ACROBA~1\Reader\AcroRd32.exe
            • Size 1.4MB
            • SHA256 4a7f5a382a872ae236db6bdb33573c300f9607c43fb3766508786b62afa26674
            • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP

            Restore-My-Files.txt

            • Path C:\Program Files\dotnet\shared\Microsoft.NETCore.App\6.0.25\Restore-My-Files.txt
            • Size 1KB
            • SHA256 feca143e24986e4e9e53d9959d9bd31c3ed0ba5e932b5ee9db5f89ff37bb7ca1
            • MD5 SHA1 SHA512

            ffbb6c4d8d704a530bdd557890f367ad904c09c03f53fda5615a7208a0ea3e4d.exe

            • Path C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\3582-490\ffbb6c4d8d704a530bdd557890f367ad904c09c03f53fda5615a7208a0ea3e4d.exe
            • Size 150KB
            • SHA256 1b109db549dd0bf64cadafec575b5895690760c7180a4edbf0c5296766162f18
            • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP

            memory/1220-776-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000041B000-memory.dmp

            memory/1220-35-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000041B000-memory.dmp

            memory/1220-436-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000041B000-memory.dmp

            memory/1220-601-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000041B000-memory.dmp

            memory/1220-692-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000041B000-memory.dmp

            memory/1220-1-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000041B000-memory.dmp

            memory/1220-875-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000041B000-memory.dmp

            memory/1220-218-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000041B000-memory.dmp

            memory/1220-1040-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000041B000-memory.dmp

            memory/1220-1218-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000041B000-memory.dmp

            memory/1220-1364-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000041B000-memory.dmp

            memory/1220-1532-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000041B000-memory.dmp

            memory/1220-1840-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000041B000-memory.dmp

            memory/1220-2479-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000041B000-memory.dmp

            memory/1220-2807-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000041B000-memory.dmp