Analysis

  • max time kernel
    149s
  • max time network
    120s
  • platform
    windows7_x64
  • resource
    win7-20240220-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20240220-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
  • submitted
    19-04-2024 18:19

General

  • Target

    6597018298aaac827abb1c58e4b6d7967993b4012eaa83b5540475e0f4f9d34f.exe

  • Size

    66KB

  • MD5

    2c78f28a0f3dbd0f45f96f4aee72e8ee

  • SHA1

    f10803cf1d160020e3f611e9f2dd8be93cb7d7ef

  • SHA256

    6597018298aaac827abb1c58e4b6d7967993b4012eaa83b5540475e0f4f9d34f

  • SHA512

    8dbfe5d58448bb4f4ae236b2ccd1da0a737650ba650e5e96dfdc95f2b9a53508c9814d72bd6204507b76ae71351ba65e50a6db2dc4cc952dab681a9b2b1c2161

  • SSDEEP

    1536:TNeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJn8qEQBoimA0Q0GTE6VfE:TQRrmzwR5J1oiBH0CE+s

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; } .title { margin-left: 0; } .title.sub { margin-left:30px; dispaly:inline-block; } </style> </head> <body> <div class='header'> <img src='data:image/png;base64,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'> <div>Dear Management</div> </div> <div class='bold'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If you are reading this message, it means that:<br><ul> - your network infrastructure has been compromised,<br> - critical data was leaked,<br> - files are encrypted</span></div></ul> <div class='bold'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The best and only thing you can do is to contact us to settle the matter before any losses occurs.</span></div> <div class='bold'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Onion site: <span class='mark'><a href='http://basemmnnqwxevlymli5bs36o5ynti55xojzvn246spahniugwkff2pad.onion/'>http://basemmnnqwxevlymli5bs36o5ynti55xojzvn246spahniugwkff2pad.onion/</a></span></div> <div class='bold'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Telegram channel: <span class='mark'><a href='https://t.me/eightbase'>https://t.me/eightbase</a></span></div> </div> <div class='note info'> <div class='title'>1. THE FOLLOWING IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN</div> <div class='title.sub'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.1 EDITING FILES ON HDD.</div> <ul>Renaming, copying or moving any files could DAMAGE the cipher and decryption will be impossible.</ul> <div class='title.sub'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.2 USING THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE.</div> <ul>Trying to recover with any software can also break the cipher and file recovery will become a problem.</ul> <div class='title.sub'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.3 SHUTDOWN OR RESTART THE PC.</div> <ul>Boot and recovery errors can also damage the cipher. Sorry about that, but doing so is entirely at your own risk.</ul> </div> <div class='note info'> <div class='title'>2. EXPLANATION OF THE SITUATION</div> <div class='title.sub'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1 HOW DID THIS HAPPEN</div> <ul>The security of your IT perimeter has been compromised (it's not perfect at all). We encrypted your workstations and servers to make the fact of the intrusion visible and to prevent you from hiding critical data leaks. We spent a lot of time researching and finding out the most important directories of your business, your weak points. We have already downloaded a huge amount of critical data and analyzed it. Now its fate is up to you, it will either be deleted or sold, or shared with the media.</ul> <div class='title.sub'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.2 VALUABLE DATA WE USUALLY STEAL:</div> <ul>- Databases, legal documents, personal information.<br> - Audit reports.<br> - Audit SQL database.<br> - Any financial documents (Statements, invoices, accounting, transfers etc.).<br> - Work files and corporate correspondence.<br> - Any backups.<br> - Confidential documents.</ul> <div class='title.sub'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.3 TO DO LIST (best practies)</div> <ul>- Contact us as soon as possible. - Contact us only in our live chat, otherwise you can run into scammers. - Purchase our decryption tool and decrypt your files. There is no other way to do this. - Realize that dealing with us is the shortest way to success and secrecy. - Give up the idea of using decryption help programs, otherwise you will destroy the system permanently. - Avoid any third-party negotiators and recovery groups. They can become the source of leaks.</ul> </div> <div class='note info'> <div class='title'>3. POSSIBLE DECISIONS</div> <div class='title.sub'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1 NOT MAKING THE DEAL</div> <ul>- After 4 days starting tomorrow your leaked data will be Disclosed or sold.<br> - We will also send the data to all interested supervisory organizations and the media.<br> - Decryption key will be deleted permanently and recovery will be impossible.<br> - Losses from the situation can be measured based on your annual budget.</ul> <div class='title.sub'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2 MAKING THE WIN-WIN DEAL</div> <ul>- Databases, legal documents, personal information.<br> - You will get the only working Decryption Tool and the how-to-use Manual.<br> - You will get our guarantees (with log provided) of non-recovarable deletion of all your leaked data.<br> - You will get our guarantees of secrecy and removal of all traces related to the deal in the Internet.<br> - You will get our security report on how to fix your security breaches.</ul> </div> </div> <div class='note info'> <div class='title'>4. EVIDENCE OF THE LEAKAGE</div> <div class='bold'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In our contact form or mail:</span></div> <div class='bold'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Onion site: <span class='mark'><a href='http://basemmnnqwxevlymli5bs36o5ynti55xojzvn246spahniugwkff2pad.onion/contact'>http://basemmnnqwxevlymli5bs36o5ynti55xojzvn246spahniugwkff2pad.onion/contact</a></span></div> <ul> <li>Write us to the mails: <span class='mark'>recovery8files@onionmail.org</span></li> <li>Write this ID in the title of your message <span class='mark'>312A1BB3-3483</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class='note info'> <div class='title'>5. HOW TO CONTACT US</div> <ul> 5.1 Download and install TOR Browser <a href='https://torproject.org'>https://torproject.org</a><br> 5.2 Go to our contact form website at <a href='http://basemmnnqwxevlymli5bs36o5ynti55xojzvn246spahniugwkff2pad.onion/contact'>http://basemmnnqwxevlymli5bs36o5ynti55xojzvn246spahniugwkff2pad.onion/contact</a><br> 5.3 You can request sample files chat to review leaked data samples.<br> 5.4 In case TOR Browser is restricted in your area use VPN services.<br> 5.5 All leaked Data samples will be Disclosed in 4 Days if you remain silent.<br> 5.6 Your Decryption keys will be permanently destroyed at the moment the leaked Data is Disclosed. </ul> </div> <div class='note alert'> <div class='title'>6. RESPONSIBILITY</div> <div class='title.sub'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.1 Breaking critical points of this offer will cause:</div> <ul> <li>Deletion of your decryption keys.</li> <li>Immediate sale or complete Disclosure of your leaked data.</li> <li>Notification of government supervision agencies, your competitors and clients.</li> </ul> </div> </body> </html>
Emails

class='mark'>recovery8files@onionmail.org</span></li>

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 (311) 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
  • 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).

  • Interacts with shadow copies 2 TTPs 2 IoCs

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

  • Modifies Internet Explorer settings 1 TTPs 4 IoCs
  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 64 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\6597018298aaac827abb1c58e4b6d7967993b4012eaa83b5540475e0f4f9d34f.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\6597018298aaac827abb1c58e4b6d7967993b4012eaa83b5540475e0f4f9d34f.exe"
    1⤵
    • Drops startup file
    • Adds Run key to start application
    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)
    • Drops file in Program Files directory
    • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
    • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:2468
    • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\6597018298aaac827abb1c58e4b6d7967993b4012eaa83b5540475e0f4f9d34f.exe
      "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\6597018298aaac827abb1c58e4b6d7967993b4012eaa83b5540475e0f4f9d34f.exe"
      2⤵
        PID:760
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:2744
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:2052
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:1432
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:3052
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:2368
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:2364
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:2068
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:2620
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh firewall set opmode mode=disable
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:1780
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:2508
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\users\public\desktop\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:2748
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:2372
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "F:\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:2688
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:2100
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:2700
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:1432
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:1896
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:688
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:2828
    • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
      C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
      1⤵
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:2456
    • C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
      1⤵
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:1332
    • C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
      C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
      1⤵
        PID:2924
      • C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
        C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
        1⤵
          PID:2984

        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

        2
        T1112

        Credential Access

        Unsecured Credentials

        1
        T1552

        Credentials In Files

        1
        T1552.001

        Discovery

        System Information Discovery

        1
        T1082

        Query Registry

        1
        T1012

        Collection

        Data from Local System

        1
        T1005

        Impact

        Inhibit System Recovery

        4
        T1490

        Replay Monitor

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        Downloads

        • C:\MSOCache\All Users\{90140000-0011-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}-C\ProPsWW.cab.id[312A1BB3-3483].[recovery8files@onionmail.org].8base
          Filesize

          143.1MB

          MD5

          27c5bdaa3033dd5f0dc1d04eafec749f

          SHA1

          6503d8ba895bfa5373ffecdedf465eaa05005638

          SHA256

          340f8313258599cb3d3d7c86ff7b931b502bc688e4cf9e00793bae45adefe177

          SHA512

          66c29836c236afd0867b3326947bcef5817ebd86e34b8f111e3e63c8266026fc3cf0544699932c3d3329fe60c77ab55ad2e82e5f479aac220c99fd682c5e5e45

        • C:\info.hta
          Filesize

          9KB

          MD5

          01b28b1e823948d66fd2c59ba76a60f2

          SHA1

          a0f974ea0b473e63152995cf0e685f7c80294f26

          SHA256

          eb953109139f6f6aa18b150fcf69e9847e216866ef2b1c50dbb1bb0c4865f6fe

          SHA512

          932eb4583dd1d6d93a1876dc66cd64720ef4f3cbe5a94cdfbd7ac822c9e2342ac88ae90736188c7a01f9bc0ccd11f7a53683e7b19af76fad999081b17b7ab096