Analysis
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max time kernel
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max time network
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platform
windows10-2004_x64 -
resource
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resource tags
arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20240426-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system -
submitted
08-05-2024 12:04
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
DONT_RUN.exe
Resource
win7-20240221-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
DONT_RUN.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20240426-en
General
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Target
DONT_RUN.exe
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Size
202KB
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MD5
9416c5ed04d7e4a1ed9c47a6ae663ce3
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SHA1
22d78cce033c0f80613b4c612532823be66f4357
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SHA256
fc1dce44318a5039baa1962c1fa1b2e52ca5664a8e3d829d6fbf8ce7d8261130
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SHA512
e2988c21d0eb01bf9df63f7da86754d08f1de5b96acba270f604cf40eca0793eb323b77ff77be28eae87d0a7466d48d4c379cde09fc37bafa5443fce4507f66e
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SSDEEP
3072:sos8Qr9tjoTCmp6VF+hj5ifQloDIs8x0qyW5UmAfe5BV0RUniyL4R:Qr9VoT0P+hVljLvjPGe5v0RUYR
Malware Config
Extracted
C:\Users\Admin\Documents\READ_ME.txt
Signatures
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Chaos
Ransomware family first seen in June 2021.
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Chaos Ransomware 2 IoCs
resource yara_rule behavioral2/memory/4780-1-0x0000000000E40000-0x0000000000E78000-memory.dmp family_chaos behavioral2/files/0x0004000000022e32-6.dat family_chaos -
Deletes shadow copies 3 TTPs
Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.
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Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit 1 TTPs 2 IoCs
pid Process 2736 bcdedit.exe 3884 bcdedit.exe -
pid Process 3312 wbadmin.exe -
Checks computer location settings 2 TTPs 2 IoCs
Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
description ioc Process Key value queried \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-711569230-3659488422-571408806-1000\Control Panel\International\Geo\Nation DONT_RUN.exe Key value queried \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-711569230-3659488422-571408806-1000\Control Panel\International\Geo\Nation svchost.exe -
Drops startup file 3 IoCs
description ioc Process File created C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\svchost.url svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\desktop.ini svchost.exe File created C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\READ_ME.txt svchost.exe -
Executes dropped EXE 1 IoCs
pid Process 5312 svchost.exe -
Reads user/profile data of web browsers 2 TTPs
Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.
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Drops desktop.ini file(s) 34 IoCs
description ioc Process File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Favorites\Links\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\AccountPictures\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification F:\$RECYCLE.BIN\S-1-5-21-711569230-3659488422-571408806-1000\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Favorites\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\Desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Desktop\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Videos\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Maintenance\Desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Music\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Searches\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Libraries\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Downloads\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Music\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\Saved Pictures\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessibility\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Videos\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Contacts\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Saved Games\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\Camera Roll\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\OneDrive\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Documents\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Pictures\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Links\desktop.ini svchost.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Documents\desktop.ini svchost.exe -
Sets desktop wallpaper using registry 2 TTPs 1 IoCs
description ioc Process Set value (str) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-711569230-3659488422-571408806-1000\Control Panel\Desktop\Wallpaper = "C:\\Users\\Admin\\AppData\\Local\\Temp\\t41pbxghb.jpg" svchost.exe -
Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs
Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s).
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Checks SCSI registry key(s) 3 TTPs 4 IoCs
SCSI information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.
description ioc Process Key opened \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\SCSI\DISK&VEN_DADY&PROD_HARDDISK\4&215468A5&0&000000 vds.exe Key value queried \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\SCSI\Disk&Ven_DADY&Prod_HARDDISK\4&215468a5&0&000000\FriendlyName vds.exe Key opened \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\SCSI\CDROM&VEN_QEMU&PROD_QEMU_DVD-ROM\4&215468A5&0&010000 vds.exe Key value queried \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\SCSI\CdRom&Ven_QEMU&Prod_QEMU_DVD-ROM\4&215468a5&0&010000\FriendlyName vds.exe -
Interacts with shadow copies 2 TTPs 1 IoCs
Shadow copies are often targeted by ransomware to inhibit system recovery.
pid Process 2104 vssadmin.exe -
Modifies registry class 1 IoCs
description ioc Process Key created \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-711569230-3659488422-571408806-1000_Classes\Local Settings svchost.exe -
Opens file in notepad (likely ransom note) 1 IoCs
pid Process 5400 NOTEPAD.EXE -
Suspicious behavior: AddClipboardFormatListener 1 IoCs
pid Process 5312 svchost.exe -
Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 49 IoCs
pid Process 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe 5312 svchost.exe -
Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 50 IoCs
description pid Process Token: SeDebugPrivilege 4780 DONT_RUN.exe Token: SeDebugPrivilege 5312 svchost.exe Token: SeBackupPrivilege 2920 vssvc.exe Token: SeRestorePrivilege 2920 vssvc.exe Token: SeAuditPrivilege 2920 vssvc.exe Token: SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeSecurityPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeSystemProfilePrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeSystemtimePrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeProfSingleProcessPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeBackupPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeRestorePrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeDebugPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeRemoteShutdownPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeUndockPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeManageVolumePrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: 33 1900 WMIC.exe Token: 34 1900 WMIC.exe Token: 35 1900 WMIC.exe Token: 36 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeSecurityPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeSystemProfilePrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeSystemtimePrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeProfSingleProcessPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeBackupPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeRestorePrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeDebugPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeRemoteShutdownPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeUndockPrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeManageVolumePrivilege 1900 WMIC.exe Token: 33 1900 WMIC.exe Token: 34 1900 WMIC.exe Token: 35 1900 WMIC.exe Token: 36 1900 WMIC.exe Token: SeBackupPrivilege 4608 wbengine.exe Token: SeRestorePrivilege 4608 wbengine.exe Token: SeSecurityPrivilege 4608 wbengine.exe -
Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 20 IoCs
description pid Process procid_target PID 4780 wrote to memory of 5312 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 87 PID 4780 wrote to memory of 5312 4780 DONT_RUN.exe 87 PID 5312 wrote to memory of 3172 5312 svchost.exe 92 PID 5312 wrote to memory of 3172 5312 svchost.exe 92 PID 3172 wrote to memory of 2104 3172 cmd.exe 94 PID 3172 wrote to memory of 2104 3172 cmd.exe 94 PID 3172 wrote to memory of 1900 3172 cmd.exe 97 PID 3172 wrote to memory of 1900 3172 cmd.exe 97 PID 5312 wrote to memory of 3028 5312 svchost.exe 98 PID 5312 wrote to memory of 3028 5312 svchost.exe 98 PID 3028 wrote to memory of 2736 3028 cmd.exe 100 PID 3028 wrote to memory of 2736 3028 cmd.exe 100 PID 3028 wrote to memory of 3884 3028 cmd.exe 101 PID 3028 wrote to memory of 3884 3028 cmd.exe 101 PID 5312 wrote to memory of 4128 5312 svchost.exe 102 PID 5312 wrote to memory of 4128 5312 svchost.exe 102 PID 4128 wrote to memory of 3312 4128 cmd.exe 104 PID 4128 wrote to memory of 3312 4128 cmd.exe 104 PID 5312 wrote to memory of 5400 5312 svchost.exe 108 PID 5312 wrote to memory of 5400 5312 svchost.exe 108 -
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.
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Uses Volume Shadow Copy service COM API
The Volume Shadow Copy service is used to manage backups/snapshots.
Processes
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\DONT_RUN.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\DONT_RUN.exe"1⤵
- Checks computer location settings
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:4780 -
C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\svchost.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\svchost.exe"2⤵
- Checks computer location settings
- Drops startup file
- Executes dropped EXE
- Drops desktop.ini file(s)
- Sets desktop wallpaper using registry
- Modifies registry class
- Suspicious behavior: AddClipboardFormatListener
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:5312 -
C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe"C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe" /C vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet & wmic shadowcopy delete3⤵
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
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C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exevssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet4⤵
- Interacts with shadow copies
PID:2104
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C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exewmic shadowcopy delete4⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:1900
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C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe"C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe" /C bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures & bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no3⤵
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:3028 -
C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exebcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures4⤵
- Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
PID:2736
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C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exebcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no4⤵
- Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
PID:3884
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C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe"C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe" /C wbadmin delete catalog -quiet3⤵
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
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C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exewbadmin delete catalog -quiet4⤵
- Deletes backup catalog
PID:3312
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C:\Windows\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE"C:\Windows\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE" C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\READ_ME.txt3⤵
- Opens file in notepad (likely ransom note)
PID:5400
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C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exeC:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:2920
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C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:4608
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C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exeC:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding1⤵PID:4020
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C:\Windows\System32\vds.exeC:\Windows\System32\vds.exe1⤵
- Checks SCSI registry key(s)
PID:3476
Network
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15
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Downloads
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Filesize
202KB
MD59416c5ed04d7e4a1ed9c47a6ae663ce3
SHA122d78cce033c0f80613b4c612532823be66f4357
SHA256fc1dce44318a5039baa1962c1fa1b2e52ca5664a8e3d829d6fbf8ce7d8261130
SHA512e2988c21d0eb01bf9df63f7da86754d08f1de5b96acba270f604cf40eca0793eb323b77ff77be28eae87d0a7466d48d4c379cde09fc37bafa5443fce4507f66e
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Filesize
876B
MD5f26ed63331cbe1cb6cc8ec4fce834210
SHA1d6c683e4fd0249f2829d74f85a12ea9a40304207
SHA256e972016130ce26d95ffee567889cec912737abd37f3b769e7300c6c70a1c3f78
SHA51223080d8d0a1a0ef4363abde929ef86711e460b44a69c508ea79e69ea09d4992915e5d8fe27885a144546e23108a73c242901d570fd9d21bf2554a2fc0f54a530