Analysis
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max time kernel
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max time network
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platform
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resource
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resource tags
arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20240412-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system -
submitted
23-04-2024 16:16
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
tmp.exe
Resource
win7-20240221-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
tmp.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20240412-en
General
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Target
tmp.exe
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Size
478KB
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MD5
e98b3a8d2179e0bd0bebba42735d11b7
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SHA1
47c4a1544299260826efd9b3118ac4f727895632
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SHA256
e92f5d73a8cb1aa132602d3f35f2c2005deba64df99dcfff4e2219819ab3fffd
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SHA512
f387e35d2229c50e1aded1acf565c4f416bf96a2f952edb5a06b062b0e09ae7b337e020ac8b6296dcb0d19d66a0414d90bc48172d57a5731bfd657262eff041e
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SSDEEP
6144:i0wRFIjfVI/e7Vwb1oxST1NSfEwDbVWxxsBht37b8o6XCFYmXGZ//VndyZH:Mee5oxSTfSPVWxxAhtIlXCGmK/VUR
Malware Config
Extracted
\Device\HarddiskVolume1\HOW TO BACK FILES.txt
targetcompany
http://wtyafjyhwqrgo4a45wdvvwhen3cx4euie73qvlhkhvlrexljoyuklaad.onion/mallox/privateSignin
http://wtyafjyhwqrgo4a45wdvvwhen3cx4euie73qvlhkhvlrexljoyuklaad.onion
Signatures
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TargetCompany,Mallox
TargetCompany (aka Mallox) is a ransomware which encrypts files using a combination of ChaCha20, AES-128, and Curve25519, first seen in June 2021.
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Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit 1 TTPs 2 IoCs
pid Process 3268 bcdedit.exe 3088 bcdedit.exe -
Renames multiple (6517) files with added filename extension
This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
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Checks computer location settings 2 TTPs 1 IoCs
Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
description ioc Process Key value queried \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-4084619521-2220719027-1909462854-1000\Control Panel\International\Geo\Nation tmp.exe -
Enumerates connected drives 3 TTPs 24 IoCs
Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.
description ioc Process File opened (read-only) \??\Y: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\E: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\A: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\L: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\M: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\N: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\O: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\S: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\P: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\Q: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\X: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\Z: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\B: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\H: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\J: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\K: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\T: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\U: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\V: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\W: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\D: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\G: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\I: tmp.exe File opened (read-only) \??\R: tmp.exe -
Looks up external IP address via web service 1 IoCs
Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.
flow ioc 16 api.ipify.org -
Drops file in Program Files directory 64 IoCs
description ioc Process File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\DeletedAllUserPackages\Microsoft.WindowsMaps_5.1906.1972.0_neutral_split.scale-125_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\SecondaryTiles\Work\contrast-white\LargeTile.scale-125.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WebMediaExtensions_1.0.20875.0_neutral_split.scale-100_8wekyb3d8bbwe\resources.pri tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\on-boarding\js\nls\es-es\ui-strings.js tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\vreg\osmux.x-none.msi.16.x-none.vreg.dat tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WebMediaExtensions_1.0.20875.0_neutral_split.scale-125_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\SmallTile.scale-125.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsMaps_5.1906.1972.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\SecondaryTiles\Car\LTR\contrast-white\SmallTile.scale-200.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.YourPhone_0.19051.7.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\AppTiles\contrast-white\AppIcon.targetsize-40_altform-unplated_contrast-white.png tmp.exe File created C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Windows.Photos_2019.19071.12548.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\SlowMotionEditor\UserControls\HOW TO BACK FILES.txt tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\desktop-connector-files\js\nls\nl-nl\HOW TO BACK FILES.txt tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\reviews\js\nls\he-il\HOW TO BACK FILES.txt tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonX64\Microsoft Shared\THEMES16\SPRING\THMBNAIL.PNG tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal_2000.19081.1301.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\contrast-black\MixedRealityPortalAppList.targetsize-48_altform-unplated_contrast-black.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.SkypeApp_14.53.77.0_x64__kzf8qxf38zg5c\ReactAssets\assets\RNApp\app\uwp\images\stickers\word_art\sticker20.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\signatures\js\nls\ar-ae\HOW TO BACK FILES.txt tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\DeletedAllUserPackages\Microsoft.WindowsAlarms_10.1906.2182.0_neutral_split.scale-125_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\StopwatchSmallTile.contrast-black_scale-125.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.BingWeather_4.25.20211.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\AppTiles\WeatherIcons\30x30\156.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.MSPaint_6.1907.29027.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\Images\Stickers\Thumbnails\Sticker_Icon_Sun.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder_10.1906.1972.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\VoiceRecorderAppList.contrast-black_targetsize-40.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder_10.1906.1972.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\VoiceRecorderSplashScreen.contrast-white_scale-100.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\send-for-sign\js\nls\uk-ua\HOW TO BACK FILES.txt tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_1.0.30251.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\contrast-white\AppPackageWideTile.scale-200_contrast-white.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.HEIFImageExtension_1.0.22742.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\contrast-black\LargeTile.scale-100_contrast-black.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.ScreenSketch_10.1907.2471.0_neutral_split.scale-100_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\ScreenSketchSquare71x71Logo.scale-100_contrast-white.png tmp.exe File created C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub_1.1907.3152.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\HOW TO BACK FILES.txt tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Licenses16\O365SmallBusPremR_Subscription1-ppd.xrm-ms tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.YourPhone_0.19051.7.0_neutral_split.scale-100_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\AppTiles\contrast-black\StoreLogo.scale-100_contrast-black.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsAlarms_10.1906.2182.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\AlarmsAppList.contrast-white_targetsize-30.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub_1.1907.3152.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\InsiderHubAppList.targetsize-48_altform-unplated_contrast-white_devicefamily-colorfulunplated.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\reviews\images\themes\dark\sat_logo.png tmp.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\fss\js\nls\fr-fr\HOW TO BACK FILES.txt tmp.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\my-computer-select\js\nls\sl-si\HOW TO BACK FILES.txt tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\DeletedAllUserPackages\Microsoft.XboxApp_48.49.31001.0_neutral_split.scale-125_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\GamesXboxHubBadgeLogo.scale-125_contrast-white.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Windows.Photos_2019.19071.12548.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe\AppxBlockMap.xml tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\PROOF\msth8FR.LEX tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Edge.dat.LOG1 tmp.exe File created C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Office.OneNote_16001.12026.20112.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\en-gb\HOW TO BACK FILES.txt tmp.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\unified-share\js\nls\ja-jp\HOW TO BACK FILES.txt tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\on-boarding\js\nls\de-de\HOW TO BACK FILES.txt tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-1.8\jmc.txt tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\LogoImages\FirstRunLogoSmall.contrast-white_scale-180.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsMaps_5.1906.1972.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\Images\PlaceCard\OfflineError.svg tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\digsig\js\nls\hu-hu\ui-strings.js tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\on-boarding\css\main.css tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\tracked-send\images\email\dc_logo.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\plugins\video_filter\HOW TO BACK FILES.txt tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Licenses16\ProPlus2019R_OEM_Perp4-ul-oob.xrm-ms tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\MSO0127.ACL tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsAlarms_10.1906.2182.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\AlarmsAppList.targetsize-256_altform-lightunplated.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.549981C3F5F10_1.1911.21713.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\AppxBlockMap.xml tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsAlarms_10.1906.2182.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\AlarmsAppList.targetsize-72_altform-lightunplated.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_16005.11629.20316.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\images\contrast-black\HxCalendarAppList.targetsize-20.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\search-summary\js\nls\ar-ae\ui-strings.js tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsCalculator_10.1906.55.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\CalculatorAppList.targetsize-20_altform-colorize.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\fr-FR\setup_wm.exe.mui tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\7-Zip\readme.txt tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\PROOF\LTSHYPH_EN.LEX tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.HEIFImageExtension_1.0.22742.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\contrast-white\AppList.targetsize-256_altform-unplated_contrast-white.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.People_10.1902.633.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\contrast-white\PeopleAppList.targetsize-256.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\locale\gu\HOW TO BACK FILES.txt tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\signatures\images\HOW TO BACK FILES.txt tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Licenses16\ProjectStd2019VL_MAK_AE-ul-oob.xrm-ms tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal_2000.19081.1301.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\contrast-black\MixedRealityPortalAppList.targetsize-24_altform-unplated_contrast-black.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.ScreenSketch_10.1907.2471.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\ScreenSketchSquare44x44Logo.targetsize-60_altform-unplated_contrast-black.png tmp.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.YourPhone_0.19051.7.0_neutral_split.scale-100_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\AppTiles\contrast-white\BadgeLogo.scale-100_contrast-white.png tmp.exe -
Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs
Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s).
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Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 4 IoCs
pid Process 1488 tmp.exe 1488 tmp.exe 1488 tmp.exe 1488 tmp.exe -
Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 64 IoCs
description pid Process Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeDebugPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1488 tmp.exe -
Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 8 IoCs
description pid Process procid_target PID 1488 wrote to memory of 2436 1488 tmp.exe 89 PID 1488 wrote to memory of 2436 1488 tmp.exe 89 PID 1488 wrote to memory of 2976 1488 tmp.exe 90 PID 1488 wrote to memory of 2976 1488 tmp.exe 90 PID 2436 wrote to memory of 3268 2436 cmd.exe 95 PID 2436 wrote to memory of 3268 2436 cmd.exe 95 PID 2976 wrote to memory of 3088 2976 cmd.exe 96 PID 2976 wrote to memory of 3088 2976 cmd.exe 96 -
System policy modification 1 TTPs 1 IoCs
description ioc Process Set value (int) \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\shutdownwithoutlogon = "0" tmp.exe
Processes
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp.exe"1⤵
- Checks computer location settings
- Enumerates connected drives
- Drops file in Program Files directory
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
- System policy modification
PID:1488 -
C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe"C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe" /c bcdedit /set {current} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures2⤵
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:2436 -
C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exebcdedit /set {current} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures3⤵
- Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
PID:3268
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C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe"C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe" /c bcdedit /set {current} recoveryenabled no2⤵
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:2976 -
C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exebcdedit /set {current} recoveryenabled no3⤵
- Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
PID:3088
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Network
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15
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Downloads
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Filesize
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MD5fb14b6a9b4adf25ae3ba879a5c230dbb
SHA1d4ad0e3b86662fd8f52705476de27004188887c6
SHA256f7ce57347cd079ef397fb9a687ca2726e39774d431564293f4117227616b781c
SHA512d096135d3f59f749210a799ca7f96476486fd25d863bb136319723f95ab8c4e3791991b8a05bdb0d07732a2da2f81a0533146da73ef1f39b7cae489b79c6953c