General

  • Target

    http://vgdf

  • Sample

    240412-rwe64abb87

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target

      http://vgdf

    • Dharma

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

    • Deletes shadow copies

      Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

    • Renames multiple (584) files with added filename extension

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

    • Disables Task Manager via registry modification

    • Drops file in Drivers directory

    • ACProtect 1.3x - 1.4x DLL software

      Detects file using ACProtect software.

    • Drops startup file

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • UPX packed file

      Detects executables packed with UPX/modified UPX open source packer.

    • Adds Run key to start application

    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)

    • 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

    • Sets desktop wallpaper using registry

MITRE ATT&CK Matrix ATT&CK v13

Persistence

Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

1
T1547

Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

1
T1547.001

Pre-OS Boot

1
T1542

Bootkit

1
T1542.003

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

Pre-OS Boot

1
T1542

Bootkit

1
T1542.003

Discovery

Query Registry

1
T1012

System Information Discovery

1
T1082

Impact

Inhibit System Recovery

2
T1490

Defacement

1
T1491

Tasks