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Analysis

  • max time kernel
    608s
  • max time network
    615s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20240226-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20240226-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system
  • submitted
    16-03-2024 17:17

General

  • Target

    7c2a9bae3bbdc9e38516754d76a192d6a3ce37849c06a8a8d3b06fb7f75916c1.exe

  • Size

    56KB

  • MD5

    e3d064afc3476b131db81cd483a5c87a

  • SHA1

    600fc81eddb1a44ae97e9565cab9d22363dd3711

  • SHA256

    7c2a9bae3bbdc9e38516754d76a192d6a3ce37849c06a8a8d3b06fb7f75916c1

  • SHA512

    76b9dd263f9daa1ae9abb01eb8ab78f4871d49c8a4474138fee45ce791faf760608fb7f2817aae4e031c81b1563167ba3cb0efce3d25c97ac9b1bf6e79a43874

  • SSDEEP

    1536:eNeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJ1/4aE2i9hfVxOD+H:eQRrmzwR5JV/E2G5VYD+H

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\info.hta

Ransom Note
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC '-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01//EN' 'http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd'> <html> <head> <meta charset='windows-1251'> <title>encrypted</title> <HTA:APPLICATION ICON='msiexec.exe' SINGLEINSTANCE='yes' SysMenu="no"> <script language='JScript'> window.moveTo(50, 50); window.resizeTo(screen.width - 100, screen.height - 100); </script> <style type='text/css'> body { font: 15px Tahoma, sans-serif; margin: 10px; line-height: 25px; background: #EDEDED; } img { display:inline-block; } .bold { font-weight: bold; } .mark { background: #D0D0E8; padding: 2px 5px; } .header { text-align: center; font-size: 30px; line-height: 50px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom:20px; } .info { background: #D0D0E8; border-left: 10px solid #00008B; } .alert { background: #FFE4E4; border-left: 10px solid #FF0000; } .private { border: 1px dashed #000; background: #FFFFEF; } .note { height: auto; padding-bottom: 1px; margin: 15px 0; } .note .title { font-weight: bold; text-indent: 10px; height: 30px; line-height: 30px; padding-top: 10px; } .note .mark { background: #A2A2B5; } .note ul { margin-top: 0; } .note pre { margin-left: 15px; line-height: 13px; font-size: 13px; } .footer { position:fixed; bottom:0; right:0; text-align: right; } </style> </head> <body> <div class='header'> <img src='data:image/png;base64,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'> <div>All your files have been encrypted!</div> </div> <div class='bold'>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 <span class='mark'>hensaxxx12@tutanota.com</span></div> <div class='bold'>Write this ID in the title of your message <span class='mark'>503ADD58-3435</span></div> <div class='bold'>In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to this e-mail:<span class='mark'>hensa12@cock.li</span></div> <div> 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 tool that will decrypt all your files. </div> <div class='note info'> <div class='title'>Free decryption as guarantee</div> <ul>Before paying you can send us up to 5 files for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 4Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.) </ul> </div> <div class='note info'> <div class='title'>How to obtain Bitcoins</div> <ul> 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. <br><a href='https://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins'>https://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins</a> <br> Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here: <br><a href='http://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/'>http://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/</a> </ul> </div> <div class='note alert'> <div class='title'>Attention!</div> <ul> <li>Do not rename encrypted files.</li> <li>Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> </div> </body> </html>
Emails

class='mark'>hensaxxx12@tutanota.com</span></div>

class='mark'>hensa12@cock.li</span></div>

URLs

http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd'>

Signatures

  • Phobos

    Phobos ransomware appeared at the beginning of 2019.

  • Deletes shadow copies 2 TTPs

    Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

  • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit 1 TTPs 4 IoCs
  • Renames multiple (503) files with added filename extension

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

  • Deletes backup catalog 3 TTPs 2 IoCs

    Uses wbadmin.exe to inhibit system recovery.

  • Modifies Windows Firewall 2 TTPs 2 IoCs
  • Checks computer location settings 2 TTPs 1 IoCs

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

  • Drops startup file 3 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 2 IoCs
  • Drops desktop.ini file(s) 64 IoCs
  • Drops file in Program Files directory 64 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 2 IoCs

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

  • Modifies registry class 1 IoCs
  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 42 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\7c2a9bae3bbdc9e38516754d76a192d6a3ce37849c06a8a8d3b06fb7f75916c1.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\7c2a9bae3bbdc9e38516754d76a192d6a3ce37849c06a8a8d3b06fb7f75916c1.exe"
    1⤵
    • Checks computer location settings
    • Drops startup file
    • Adds Run key to start application
    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)
    • Drops file in Program Files directory
    • Modifies registry class
    • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
    • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:3860
    • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\7c2a9bae3bbdc9e38516754d76a192d6a3ce37849c06a8a8d3b06fb7f75916c1.exe
      "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\7c2a9bae3bbdc9e38516754d76a192d6a3ce37849c06a8a8d3b06fb7f75916c1.exe"
      2⤵
        PID:3892
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:2292
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:3752
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:4156
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:2368
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:3984
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:1660
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:1204
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:952
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh firewall set opmode mode=disable
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:4044
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\info.hta" {1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}{1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}
        2⤵
          PID:220
        • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\users\public\desktop\info.hta" {1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}{1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}
          2⤵
            PID:2740
          • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
            "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\info.hta" {1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}{1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}
            2⤵
              PID:1964
            • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
              "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "F:\info.hta" {1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}{1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}
              2⤵
                PID:4972
              • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
                "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
                2⤵
                • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
                PID:2808
                • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
                  vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
                  3⤵
                  • Interacts with shadow copies
                  PID:1652
                • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
                  wmic shadowcopy delete
                  3⤵
                  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
                  PID:3276
                • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
                  bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
                  3⤵
                  • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
                  PID:2364
                • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
                  bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
                  3⤵
                  • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
                  PID:4204
                • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
                  wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
                  3⤵
                  • Deletes backup catalog
                  PID:4368
            • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
              C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
              1⤵
              • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
              PID:3056
            • C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
              "C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
              1⤵
              • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
              PID:692
            • C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
              C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
              1⤵
                PID:4104
              • C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
                C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
                1⤵
                • Checks SCSI registry key(s)
                PID:1624
              • C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe
                "C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe" "C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\EDGEHTML.dll",#141 Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_8wekyb3d8bbwe
                1⤵
                  PID:4448
                • C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe
                  C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k UnistackSvcGroup
                  1⤵
                    PID:4288

                  Network

                  MITRE ATT&CK Matrix ATT&CK v13

                  Execution

                  Command and Scripting Interpreter

                  1
                  T1059

                  Persistence

                  Create or Modify System Process

                  1
                  T1543

                  Windows Service

                  1
                  T1543.003

                  Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

                  1
                  T1547

                  Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

                  1
                  T1547.001

                  Privilege Escalation

                  Create or Modify System Process

                  1
                  T1543

                  Windows Service

                  1
                  T1543.003

                  Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

                  1
                  T1547

                  Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

                  1
                  T1547.001

                  Defense Evasion

                  Indicator Removal

                  3
                  T1070

                  File Deletion

                  3
                  T1070.004

                  Impair Defenses

                  1
                  T1562

                  Disable or Modify System Firewall

                  1
                  T1562.004

                  Modify Registry

                  1
                  T1112

                  Credential Access

                  Unsecured Credentials

                  1
                  T1552

                  Credentials In Files

                  1
                  T1552.001

                  Discovery

                  Query Registry

                  3
                  T1012

                  System Information Discovery

                  3
                  T1082

                  Peripheral Device Discovery

                  1
                  T1120

                  Collection

                  Data from Local System

                  1
                  T1005

                  Impact

                  Inhibit System Recovery

                  4
                  T1490

                  Replay Monitor

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                  Downloads

                  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\appvcleaner.exe.id[503ADD58-3435].[hensaxxx12@tutanota.com].faust
                    Filesize

                    2.9MB

                    MD5

                    bc8c48a547ea3e6fbb1719a71c72e3ae

                    SHA1

                    b1fb3ebe8a3b06162b86cd7b973868ef9b7c3fa9

                    SHA256

                    7800bd6c4f9ba72ca55775fad7fa17ba949be513fb66ebe0c5a17d77f644b141

                    SHA512

                    5adf0c332de7631d51a39e448d3a8e8581e6ae605b403aa5ad369f93af67765cdd679479d49d0f8bfd6553315cabb86854390f864c524c7584b63122ed1fbdac

                  • C:\info.hta
                    Filesize

                    5KB

                    MD5

                    486fa8fdfe530b3877b461b1c57447f7

                    SHA1

                    11374c60baaa5f51e3314edd7d48252280922b9a

                    SHA256

                    cf6d77455168351df0f9fb436f0e295356302809a627c26a5b94574198d31e86

                    SHA512

                    21837b94803b51d43ca5779c651cd81a64ab50fed8b4200397b67c0dce2f556dcf507bf96e31ff4cad871407453e22e862449ffa0016e9ec73aa01552aa37b1c

                  • memory/4288-12061-0x0000019210980000-0x0000019210990000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    64KB

                  • memory/4288-12077-0x0000019210A80000-0x0000019210A90000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    64KB

                  • memory/4288-12096-0x0000019218CB0000-0x0000019218CB1000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12098-0x0000019218DF0000-0x0000019218DF1000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12100-0x0000019218DF0000-0x0000019218DF1000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12101-0x0000019218E00000-0x0000019218E01000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12102-0x0000019218E00000-0x0000019218E01000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12103-0x0000019218E00000-0x0000019218E01000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12104-0x0000019218E20000-0x0000019218E21000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12105-0x0000019218E20000-0x0000019218E21000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12106-0x0000019218E20000-0x0000019218E21000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12107-0x0000019218E20000-0x0000019218E21000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12108-0x0000019218E20000-0x0000019218E21000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12109-0x0000019218E20000-0x0000019218E21000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12110-0x0000019218E20000-0x0000019218E21000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12111-0x0000019218E20000-0x0000019218E21000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12112-0x0000019218E20000-0x0000019218E21000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12113-0x0000019218E20000-0x0000019218E21000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12114-0x0000019218E20000-0x0000019218E21000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12115-0x0000019218E20000-0x0000019218E21000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12116-0x0000019218E20000-0x0000019218E21000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12117-0x0000019218E20000-0x0000019218E21000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12118-0x0000019218E20000-0x0000019218E21000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12119-0x0000019218E20000-0x0000019218E21000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12120-0x0000019218E20000-0x0000019218E21000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12121-0x0000019218E20000-0x0000019218E21000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12122-0x0000019218E30000-0x0000019218E31000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12123-0x0000019218E30000-0x0000019218E31000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12124-0x0000019218F40000-0x0000019218F41000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12125-0x0000019218E90000-0x0000019218E91000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB

                  • memory/4288-12126-0x0000019218E90000-0x0000019218E91000-memory.dmp
                    Filesize

                    4KB