dharma

General

Target

https://github.com/pepeleaks/Wizard-Crypter
Sample

240504-zskw6sbb2x

Score

10^/10

Malware Config

Targets

- Target
  
  https://github.com/pepeleaks/Wizard-Crypter
Score

10^/10

dharma mimikatz bootkit defense_evasion discovery evasion execution impact persistence ransomware spyware stealer trojan upx
- Dharma
  Dharma is a ransomware that uses security software installation to hide malicious activities.
  ransomware dharma
- Mimikatz
  mimikatz is an open source tool to dump credentials on Windows.
  mimikatz
- Suspicious use of NtCreateProcessExOtherParentProcess
- Deletes shadow copies
  Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.
  ransomware defense_evasion impact execution
- Identifies VirtualBox via ACPI registry values (likely anti-VM)
  evasion
- Renames multiple (598) files with added filename extension
  This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
  ransomware
- mimikatz is an open source tool to dump credentials on Windows
- Creates new service(s)
  persistence execution
- Downloads MZ/PE file
- Drops file in Drivers directory
- Sets service image path in registry
  persistence
- Stops running service(s)
  evasion execution
- Uses Session Manager for persistence
  Creates Session Manager registry key to run executable early in system boot.
  persistence
- ACProtect 1.3x - 1.4x DLL software
  Detects file using ACProtect software.
- Checks BIOS information in registry
  BIOS information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.
- Drops startup file
- Executes dropped EXE
- Identifies Wine through registry keys
  Wine is a compatibility layer capable of running Windows applications, which can be used as sandboxing environment.
  evasion
- Loads dropped DLL
- Reads user/profile data of web browsers
  Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.
  spyware stealer
- Registers COM server for autorun
  persistence
- UPX packed file
  Detects executables packed with UPX/modified UPX open source packer.
  upx
- Windows security modification
  evasion trojan
- Adds Run key to start application
  persistence
- 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.
  discovery
- Drops desktop.ini file(s)
- Enumerates connected drives
  Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.
- 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.
  bootkit persistence
- Drops file in System32 directory
- Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger
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