General

  • Target

    .

  • Size

    146KB

  • Sample

    240405-x27q7abh2t

  • MD5

    9d67313f4c60b09be819774a1ec769b5

  • SHA1

    345f77cf37475defebf39f898d2b75a846dc7653

  • SHA256

    9cf703e505b176f1b8a727b00794c672b1c4b8131b577ce75af5338e00ae0195

  • SHA512

    20af059e6b5ec2faac09397e4837389bf0946d05546e387d7346b843ac2b81131097f3f98e7f04ae94e84881307279be499e6da4357ff7d66729c4bd79a6dae7

  • SSDEEP

    1536:o6kud8LFVMUK4DgnVR4DBllKoVkL30vD9329s4DCHhqiS:BkPLFoVsllXmxUHhqiS

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target

      .

    • Size

      146KB

    • MD5

      9d67313f4c60b09be819774a1ec769b5

    • SHA1

      345f77cf37475defebf39f898d2b75a846dc7653

    • SHA256

      9cf703e505b176f1b8a727b00794c672b1c4b8131b577ce75af5338e00ae0195

    • SHA512

      20af059e6b5ec2faac09397e4837389bf0946d05546e387d7346b843ac2b81131097f3f98e7f04ae94e84881307279be499e6da4357ff7d66729c4bd79a6dae7

    • SSDEEP

      1536:o6kud8LFVMUK4DgnVR4DBllKoVkL30vD9329s4DCHhqiS:BkPLFoVsllXmxUHhqiS

    • Dharma

      Dharma is a ransomware that uses security software installation to hide malicious activities.

    • Suspicious use of NtCreateProcessExOtherParentProcess

    • Deletes shadow copies

      Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

    • Renames multiple (188) files with added filename extension

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

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Drops file in Drivers directory

    • Modifies Installed Components in the registry

    • Sets file execution options in registry

    • Sets service image path in registry

    • Uses Session Manager for persistence

      Creates Session Manager registry key to run executable early in system boot.

    • Checks BIOS information in registry

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

    • Drops startup file

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

      Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.

    • Registers COM server for autorun

    • Windows security modification

    • Adds Run key to start application

    • Checks for any installed AV software in registry

    • Checks installed software on the system

      Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.

    • Checks whether UAC is enabled

    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)

    • Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2

    • Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

      Bootkits write to the MBR to gain persistence at a level below the operating system.

    • Drops file in System32 directory

MITRE ATT&CK Matrix ATT&CK v13

Persistence

Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

6
T1547

Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

6
T1547.001

Pre-OS Boot

1
T1542

Bootkit

1
T1542.003

Privilege Escalation

Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

6
T1547

Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

6
T1547.001

Defense Evasion

Indicator Removal

2
T1070

File Deletion

2
T1070.004

Modify Registry

7
T1112

Impair Defenses

1
T1562

Disable or Modify Tools

1
T1562.001

Pre-OS Boot

1
T1542

Bootkit

1
T1542.003

Credential Access

Unsecured Credentials

1
T1552

Credentials In Files

1
T1552.001

Discovery

Query Registry

6
T1012

System Information Discovery

6
T1082

Software Discovery

1
T1518

Security Software Discovery

1
T1518.001

Peripheral Device Discovery

1
T1120

Collection

Data from Local System

1
T1005

Command and Control

Web Service

1
T1102

Impact

Inhibit System Recovery

2
T1490

Tasks