Analysis

  • max time kernel
    150s
  • max time network
    156s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20240226-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20240226-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system
  • submitted
    28-03-2024 17:10

General

  • Target

    0b5a3e9cf2e6b51213f36685d43d1600_JaffaCakes118.exe

  • Size

    55KB

  • MD5

    0b5a3e9cf2e6b51213f36685d43d1600

  • SHA1

    be83c8c6515e72d82fd5e0e3802a9b216e6685ef

  • SHA256

    d71748408052ff7047bdf2d6d29ecbca0be93522f8a03d00b405841ba818794d

  • SHA512

    498ad74dfa67a9a9fdf56275723a47fc93bb00e35bee10e516b2d880709ff3eadd4b76b36f16d0037d43c23456c2ffaf6788bdc9a9e120c0237cdbe22bf6d8fd

  • SSDEEP

    1536:0NeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJxDNgXQXoUt5:0QRrmzwR5JZNgXQXo05

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'>[email protected]</span></div> <div class='bold'>Write this ID in the title of your message <span class='mark'>DE251F8D-3216</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'>[email protected]</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 (497) 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\0b5a3e9cf2e6b51213f36685d43d1600_JaffaCakes118.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\0b5a3e9cf2e6b51213f36685d43d1600_JaffaCakes118.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:1592
    • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\0b5a3e9cf2e6b51213f36685d43d1600_JaffaCakes118.exe
      "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\0b5a3e9cf2e6b51213f36685d43d1600_JaffaCakes118.exe"
      2⤵
        PID:3268
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:2884
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:4716
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:552
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:452
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:3152
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:2264
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:3564
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:4500
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh firewall set opmode mode=disable
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:372
      • 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:3324
        • 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:1672
          • 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:4664
            • 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:3412
              • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
                "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
                2⤵
                • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
                PID:1124
                • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
                  vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
                  3⤵
                  • Interacts with shadow copies
                  PID:3152
                • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
                  wmic shadowcopy delete
                  3⤵
                  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
                  PID:3720
                • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
                  bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
                  3⤵
                  • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
                  PID:2468
                • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
                  bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
                  3⤵
                  • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
                  PID:1440
                • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
                  wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
                  3⤵
                  • Deletes backup catalog
                  PID:3608
            • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
              C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
              1⤵
              • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
              PID:4540
            • C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
              "C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
              1⤵
              • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
              PID:3372
            • C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
              C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
              1⤵
                PID:1184
              • C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
                C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
                1⤵
                • Checks SCSI registry key(s)
                PID:1212

              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

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              Downloads

              • C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\AppvIsvSubsystems64.dll.id[DE251F8D-3216].[[email protected]].eking
                Filesize

                3.2MB

                MD5

                5db16a3f77a0cc98ac7dc28ef6453085

                SHA1

                3d71f6f4ca73e8c641ca087b0a282bbafff545f3

                SHA256

                7b94c8687b2ca4d52bb355cc33f8bb4cbd67a7306fab9dddb6ecc68370ab5c85

                SHA512

                f5dc2c5d56f63d3c885a1d2a14b159d6a3bb7d1330e9090a18170b0b8db4ad7f76ff553a62df6bbe840fbe165418404063eeae16c8318017a2291a270b670a6e

              • C:\info.hta
                Filesize

                5KB

                MD5

                fef6123ae524ed3b428f618f9ac927c8

                SHA1

                fedee008c04d3e0f10a67efef70ada752b1b6985

                SHA256

                5d873034d5649dd9664afc96098db50014fac438f42e5849671fe6b14db2f371

                SHA512

                93197de3eaa461e731557800e133e168cfbb413b2345c8ccbb9887710725c7b77588654f14e6ab197039868e2a6a737d0dea54e4c7d18a9d2e156284f7efcbcf