Analysis

  • max time kernel
    300s
  • max time network
    274s
  • platform
    windows11-21h2_x64
  • resource
    win11-20240419-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win11-20240419-enlocale:en-usos:windows11-21h2-x64system
  • submitted
    29-04-2024 08:15

General

  • Target

    CoronaVirus.exe

  • Size

    1.0MB

  • MD5

    055d1462f66a350d9886542d4d79bc2b

  • SHA1

    f1086d2f667d807dbb1aa362a7a809ea119f2565

  • SHA256

    dddf7894b2e6aafa1903384759d68455c3a4a8348a7e2da3bd272555eba9bec0

  • SHA512

    2c5e570226252bdb2104c90d5b75f11493af8ed1be8cb0fd14e3f324311a82138753064731b80ce8e8b120b3fe7009b21a50e9f4583d534080e28ab84b83fee1

  • SSDEEP

    24576:FRYz/ERA0eMuWfHvgPw/83JI8CorP9qY0:FE/yADMuYvgP93JIc2

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta

Ransom Note
All your files have been encrypted! 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 [email protected] Write this ID in the title of your message 5E53E636 In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to theese e-mails: [email protected] 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 decryption tool that will decrypt all your files. Free decryption as guarantee Before paying you can send us up to 1 file for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 1Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.) How to obtain Bitcoins 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. https://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here: http://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/ Attention! Do not rename encrypted files. Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss. 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.

Signatures

  • Dharma

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

  • Deletes shadow copies 2 TTPs

    Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

  • Renames multiple (559) files with added filename extension

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

  • Drops startup file 5 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 3 IoCs
  • Drops desktop.ini file(s) 64 IoCs
  • Drops file in System32 directory 2 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.

  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 3 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 16 IoCs
  • 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\CoronaVirus.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\CoronaVirus.exe"
    1⤵
    • Drops startup file
    • Adds Run key to start application
    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)
    • Drops file in System32 directory
    • Drops file in Program Files directory
    • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:3884
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:1808
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:2608
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:5500
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:7456
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:18228
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:18384
        • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
          2⤵
            PID:8036
          • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
            "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
            2⤵
              PID:18176
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:18028

          Network

          MITRE ATT&CK Matrix ATT&CK v13

          Persistence

          Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

          1
          T1547

          Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

          1
          T1547.001

          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

          1
          T1112

          Credential Access

          Unsecured Credentials

          1
          T1552

          Credentials In Files

          1
          T1552.001

          Discovery

          System Information Discovery

          1
          T1082

          Collection

          Data from Local System

          1
          T1005

          Impact

          Inhibit System Recovery

          2
          T1490

          Replay Monitor

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          Downloads

          • C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\AppvIsvSubsystems64.dll.id-5E53E636.[[email protected]].ncov
            Filesize

            3.2MB

            MD5

            ead34361ca213f4340c68192ceaab38c

            SHA1

            f4065a02d118a1da62c6d91929821214066b1776

            SHA256

            eb04a850c9156ca6a779e45e3f926cb05a35f272a22ff149cda6e8ac08f33971

            SHA512

            2f43636722535ad9996052e5ae9aae62316be0fef1883e87ca6b54a91146baeefbd284cf7890df8dca5946ee1f2fd9b0af0df5a37d8311a9e3dbc63d78a33acc

          • C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta
            Filesize

            13KB

            MD5

            c1a2bb8a9eb86704ca91d4c19948f401

            SHA1

            84f91781f5003e60b0807e1411578499e544f9f1

            SHA256

            d4b1804c985b307b423d5046f653b8ed0662e0818811bbee9801bcba468360ca

            SHA512

            6d182a830e450fa77e7640ee5895fe59b9d04c23d22c613060f4702c6ec3f36969a1a58fd7cf65d1a7fae23fc1f63d4fe99bf814c5bfcc542dae04e07fe3d784

          • memory/3884-0-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000056F000-memory.dmp
            Filesize

            1.4MB

          • memory/3884-1-0x000000000A560000-0x000000000A594000-memory.dmp
            Filesize

            208KB

          • memory/3884-2-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000056F000-memory.dmp
            Filesize

            1.4MB

          • memory/3884-12101-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000056F000-memory.dmp
            Filesize

            1.4MB

          • memory/3884-24863-0x000000000A560000-0x000000000A594000-memory.dmp
            Filesize

            208KB