Analysis
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max time kernel
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max time network
152s -
platform
windows10-2004_x64 -
resource
win10v2004-20240426-en -
resource tags
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submitted
24-05-2024 16:52
General
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Target
2024-05-24_ca78d1193cae9708942d3a1266947b3e_cerber.exe
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Size
207KB
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MD5
ca78d1193cae9708942d3a1266947b3e
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SHA1
63d6f8ddc1dd9eab848cd71ce60d9ba9b3bd733e
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SHA256
ca3282264b6fb5a3aae171d76a8a27ad1e121e0b3dd682eb4d2e8ff03e2ace57
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SHA512
f6f39fb4d9ba81cc892c0de665e3d0d3b285f7b5cbea1bdb78ca21eb86dfa05a0c2ac93fc3ab985ee45cd15883d0347bb61615436e3a58f998106e7751784437
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SSDEEP
6144:634clT8CJLtVXW+BPGaDEoP/Siazel15:s4uT8CJpVm+BuaDj/Sps
Score
10/10
Malware Config
Extracted
Path
C:\Users\Admin\Documents\OneNote Notebooks\# DECRYPT MY FILES #.html
Ransom Note
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Cerber Ransomware</title>
<style>
a {
color: #47c;
text-decoration: none;
}
a:hover {
text-decoration: underline;
}
body {
background-color: #e7e7e7;
color: #333;
font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, "Segoe UI", Arial, freesans, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol";
font-size: 16px;
line-height: 1.6;
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
}
hr {
background-color: #e7e7e7;
border: 0 none;
border-bottom: 1px solid #c7c7c7;
height: 5px;
margin: 30px 0;
}
li {
padding: 0 0 7px 7px;
}
ol {
padding-left: 3em;
}
.container {
background-color: #fff;
border: 1px solid #c7c7c7;
margin: 40px;
padding: 40px 40px 20px 40px;
}
.info, .tor {
background-color: #efe;
border: 1px solid #bda;
display: block;
padding: 0px 20px;
}
.logo {
font-size: 12px;
font-weight: bold;
line-height: 1;
margin: 0;
}
.upd_on {
color: red;
display: block;
}
.upd_off {
display: none;
float: left;
}
.tor {
padding: 10px 0;
text-align: center;
}
.url {
margin-right: 5px;
}
.warning {
background-color: #f5e7e7;
border: 1px solid #ebccd1;
color: #a44;
display: block;
padding: 15px 10px;
text-align: center;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div class="container">
<h3>C E R B E R R A N S O M W A R E</h3>
<hr>
<p>Cannot you find the files you need?<br>Is the content of the files that you looked for not readable?</p>
<p>It is normal because the files' names, as well as the data in your files have been encrypted.</p>
<p>Great!<br>You have turned to be a part of a big community "#C3rber Ransomware".</p>
<hr>
<p><span class="warning">If you are reading this message it means the software "Cerber" has been removed from your computer.</span></p>
<hr>
<h3>What is encryption?</h3>
<p>Encryption is a reversible modification of information for security reasons but providing full access to it for authorized users.</p>
<p>To become an authorized user and keep the modification absolutely reversible (in other words to have a possibility to decrypt your files) you should have an individual private key.</p>
<p>But not only it.</p>
<p>It is required also to have the special decryption software (in your case "Cerber Decryptor" software) for safe and complete decryption of all your files and data.</p>
<hr>
<h3>Everything is clear for me but what should I do?</h3>
<p>The first step is reading these instructions to the end.</p>
<p>Your files have been encrypted with the "Cerber Ransomware" software; the instructions ("# DECRYPT MY FILES #.html" and "# DECRYPT MY FILES #.txt") in the folders with your encrypted files are not viruses, they will help you.</p>
<p>After reading this text the most part of people start searching in the Internet the words the "Cerber Ransomware" where they find a lot of ideas, recommendations and instructions.</p>
<p>It is necessary to realize that we are the ones who closed the lock on your files and we are the only ones who have this secret key to open them.</p>
<p><span class="warning">!Any attempts to get back your files with the third-party tools can be fatal for your encrypted files!</span></p>
<p>The most part of the third-party software change data within the encrypted file to restore it but this causes damage to the files.</p>
<p>Finally it will be impossible to decrypt your files!</p>
<p>When you make a puzzle, but some items are lost, broken or not put in its place - the puzzle items will never match, the same way the third-party software will ruin your files completely and irreversibly.</p>
<p>You should realize that any intervention of the third-party software to restore files encrypted with the "Cerber Ransomware" software may be fatal for your files.</p>
<hr>
<p><span class="warning">There are several plain steps to restore your files but if you do not follow them we will not be able to help you, and we will not try since you have read this warning already.</span></p>
<hr>
<p>For your information the software to decrypt your files (as well as the private key provided together) are paid products.</p>
<p>After purchase of the software package you will be able to:</p>
<ol>
<li>decrypt all your files;</li>
<li>work with your documents;</li>
<li>view your photos and other media;</li>
<li>continue your usual and comfortable work at the computer.</li>
</ol>
<p>If you understand all importance of the situation then we propose to you to go directly to your personal page where you will receive the complete instructions and guarantees to restore your files.</p>
<hr>
<div class="info">
<p>There is a list of temporary addresses to go on your personal page below:</p>
<ol>
<li><span class="upd_off" id="upd_1">Please wait...</span><a class="url" href="http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.to/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237" id="url_1" target="_blank">http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.to/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237</a>(<a href="#updateUrl" onClick="return updateUrl();" style="color: red;">Get a NEW address!</a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.cab/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237" target="_blank">http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.cab/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237</a></li>
<li><a href="http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.nu/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237" target="_blank">http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.nu/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237</a></li>
<li><a href="http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.link/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237" target="_blank">http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.link/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237</a></li>
<li><a href="http://bqyjebfh25oellur.tor2web.org/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237" target="_blank">http://bqyjebfh25oellur.tor2web.org/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237</a></li>
</ol>
</div>
<hr>
<h3>What should you do with these addresses?</h3>
<p>If you read the instructions in TXT format (if you have instruction in HTML (the file with an icon of your Internet browser) then the easiest way is to run it):</p>
<ol>
<li>take a look at the first address (in this case it is <span class="upd_off" id="upd_2">Please wait...</span><a class="url" href="http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.to/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237" id="url_2" target="_blank">http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.to/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237</a>);</li>
<li>select it with the mouse cursor holding the left mouse button and moving the cursor to the right;</li>
<li>release the left mouse button and press the right one;</li>
<li>select "Copy" in the appeared menu;</li>
<li>run your Internet browser (if you do not know what it is run the Internet Explorer);</li>
<li>move the mouse cursor to the address bar of the browser (this is the place where the site address is written);</li>
<li>click the right mouse button in the field where the site address is written;</li>
<li>select the button "Insert" in the appeared menu;</li>
<li>then you will see the address <span class="upd_off" id="upd_3">Please wait...</span><a class="url" href="http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.to/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237" id="url_3" target="_blank">http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.to/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237</a> appeared there;</li>
<li>press ENTER;</li>
<li>the site should be loaded; if it is not loaded repeat the same instructions with the second address and continue until the last address if falling.</li>
</ol>
<p>If for some reason the site cannot be opened check the connection to the Internet; if the site still cannot be opened take a look at the instructions on omitting the point about working with the addresses in the HTML instructions.</p>
<p>If you browse the instructions in HTML format:</p>
<ol>
<li>click the left mouse button on the first address (in this case it is <span class="upd_off" id="upd_4">Please wait...</span><a class="url" href="http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.to/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237" id="url_4" target="_blank">http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.to/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237</a>);</li>
<li>in a new tab or window of your web browser the site should be loaded; if it is not loaded repeat the same instructions with the second address and continue until the last address.</li>
</ol>
<p>If for some reason the site cannot be opened check the connection to the Internet.</p>
<hr>
<p>Unfortunately these sites are short-term since the antivirus companies are interested in you do not have a chance to restore your files but continue to buy their products.</p>
<p>Unlike them we are ready to help you always.</p>
<p>If you need our help but the temporary sites are not available:</p>
<ol>
<li>run your Internet browser (if you do not know what it is run the Internet Explorer);</li>
<li>enter or copy the address <a href="https://www.torproject.org/download/download-easy.html.en" target="_blank">https://www.torproject.org/download/download-easy.html.en</a> into the address bar of your browser and press ENTER;</li>
<li>wait for the site loading;</li>
<li>on the site you will be offered to download Tor Browser; download and run it, follow the installation instructions, wait until the installation is completed;</li>
<li>run Tor Browser;</li>
<li>connect with the button "Connect" (if you use the English version);</li>
<li>a normal Internet browser window will be opened after the initialization;</li>
<li>type or copy the address <span class="tor">http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237</span> in this browser address bar;</li>
<li>press ENTER;</li>
<li>the site should be loaded; if for some reason the site is not loading wait for a moment and try again.</li>
</ol>
<p>If you have any problems during installation or operation of Tor Browser, please, visit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=install+tor+browser+windows" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/</a> and type request in the search bar "install tor browser windows" and you will find a lot of training videos about Tor Browser installation and operation.</p>
<p>If TOR address is not available for a long period (2-3 days) it means you are late; usually you have about 2-3 weeks after reading the instructions to restore your files.</p>
<hr>
<h3>Additional information:</h3>
<p>You will find the instructions for restoring your files in those folders where you have your encrypted files only.</p>
<p>The instructions are made in two file formats - HTML and TXT for your convenience.</p>
<p>Unfortunately antivirus companies cannot protect or restore your files but they can make the situation worse removing the instructions how to restore your encrypted files.</p>
<p>The instructions are not viruses; they have informative nature only, so any claims on the absence of any instruction files you can send to your antivirus company.</p>
<hr>
<p>Cerber Ransomware Project is not malicious and is not intended to harm a person and his/her information data.</p>
<p>The project is created for the sole purpose of instruction regarding information security, as well as certification of antivirus software for their suitability for data protection.</p>
<p>Together we make the Internet a better and safer place.</p>
<hr>
<p>If you look through this text in the Internet and realize that something is wrong with your files but you do not have any instructions to restore your files, please, contact your antivirus support.</p>
<hr>
<p>Remember that the worst situation already happened and now it depends on your determination and speed of your actions the further life of your files.</p>
</div>
<script>
function getXMLHttpRequest() {
if (window.XMLHttpRequest) {
return new window.XMLHttpRequest;
}
else {
try {
return new ActiveXObject("MSXML2.XMLHTTP.3.0");
}
catch(error) {
return null;
}
}
}
function getUrlContent(url, callback) {
var xhttp = getXMLHttpRequest();
if (xhttp) {
xhttp.onreadystatechange = function() {
if (xhttp.readyState == 4) {
if (xhttp.status == 200) {
return callback(xhttp.responseText.replace(/[\s ]+/gm, ""), null);
}
else {
return callback(null, true);
}
}
};
xhttp.open("GET", url + '?_=' + new Date().getTime(), true);
xhttp.send();
}
else {
return callback(null, true);
}
}
function server1(address, callback) {
getUrlContent("http://btc.blockr.io/api/v1/address/txs/" + address, function(result, error) {
if (!error) {
var tx = /"tx":"([\w]+)","time_utc":"[\w-:]+","confirmations":[\d]+,"amount":-/.exec(result);
if (tx) {
getUrlContent("http://btc.blockr.io/api/v1/tx/info/" + tx[1], function(result, error) {
if (!error) {
var address = /"vouts":\[{"address":"([\w]+)"/.exec(result);
if (address) {
return callback(address[1], null);
}
else {
return callback(null, true);
}
}
else {
return callback(null, true);
}
});
}
else {
return callback(null, true);
}
}
else {
return callback(null, true);
}
});
}
function server2(address, callback) {
getUrlContent("http://api.blockcypher.com/v1/btc/main/addrs/" + address, function(result, error) {
if (!error) {
var tx = /"tx_hash":"([\w]+)","block_height":[\d]+,"tx_input_n":[\d-]+,"tx_output_n":-/.exec(result);
if (tx) {
getUrlContent("http://api.blockcypher.com/v1/btc/main/txs/" + tx[1], function(result, error) {
if (!error) {
var address = /"outputs":\[{"value":[\d]+,"script":"[\w]+","spent_by":"[\w]+","addresses":\["([\w]+)"/.exec(result);
if (address) {
return callback(address[1], null);
}
else {
return callback(null, true);
}
}
else {
return callback(null, true);
}
});
}
else {
return callback(null, true);
}
}
else {
return callback(null, true);
}
Extracted
Path
C:\Users\Admin\Documents\OneNote Notebooks\# DECRYPT MY FILES #.txt
Ransom Note
C_E_R_B_E_R R_A_N_S_O_M_W_A_R_E
#########################################################################
Cannot you find the files you need?
Is the content of the files that you looked for not readable???
It is normal because the files' names, as well as the data in your files
have been encrypted.
Great!
You have turned to be a part of a big community "#Cerb3r Ransomware".
#########################################################################
!!! If you are reading this message it means the software "Cerber" has
!!! been removed from your computer.
!!! HTML instruction ("# DECRYPT MY FILES #.html") always contains a
!!! working domain of your personal page!
#########################################################################
What is encryption?
-------------------
Encryption is a reversible modification of information for security
reasons but providing full access to it for authorized users.
To become an authorized user and keep the modification absolutely
reversible (in other words to have a possibility to decrypt your files)
you should have an individual private key.
But not only it.
It is required also to have the special decryption software
(in your case "Cerber Decryptor" software) for safe and complete
decryption of all your files and data.
#########################################################################
Everything is clear for me but what should I do?
------------------------------------------------
The first step is reading these instructions to the end.
Your files have been encrypted with the "Cerber Ransomware" software; the
instructions ("# DECRYPT MY FILES #.html" and "# DECRYPT MY FILES #.txt")
in the folders with your encrypted files are not viruses, they will
help you.
After reading this text the most part of people start searching in the
Internet the words the "Cerber Ransomware" where they find a lot of
ideas, recommendations and instructions.
It is necessary to realize that we are the ones who closed the lock on
your files and we are the only ones who have this secret key to
open them.
!!! Any attempts to return your files with the third-party tools can
!!! be fatal for your encrypted files.
The most part of the third-party software change data within the
encrypted file to restore it but this causes damage to the files.
Finally it will be impossible to decrypt your files.
When you make a puzzle, but some items are lost, broken or not put in its
place - the puzzle items will never match, the same way the third-party
software will ruin your files completely and irreversibly.
You should realize that any intervention of the third-party software to
restore files encrypted with the "Cerber Ransomware" software may be
fatal for your files.
#########################################################################
!!! There are several plain steps to restore your files but if you do
!!! not follow them we will not be able to help you, and we will not try
!!! since you have read this warning already.
#########################################################################
For your information the software to decrypt your files (as well as the
private key provided together) are paid products.
After purchase of the software package you will be able to:
1. decrypt all your files;
2. work with your documents;
3. view your photos and other media;
4. continue your usual and comfortable work at the computer.
If you understand all importance of the situation then we propose to you
to go directly to your personal page where you will receive the complete
instructions and guarantees to restore your files.
#########################################################################
There is a list of temporary addresses to go on your personal page below:
_______________________________________________________________________
|
| 1. http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.to/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237
|
| 2. http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.cab/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237
|
| 3. http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.nu/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237
|
| 4. http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.link/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237
|
| 5. http://bqyjebfh25oellur.tor2web.org/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237
|_______________________________________________________________________
#########################################################################
What should you do with these addresses?
----------------------------------------
If you read the instructions in TXT format (if you have instruction in
HTML (the file with an icon of your Internet browser) then the easiest
way is to run it):
1. take a look at the first address (in this case it is
http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.to/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237);
2. select it with the mouse cursor holding the left mouse button and
moving the cursor to the right;
3. release the left mouse button and press the right one;
4. select "Copy" in the appeared menu;
5. run your Internet browser (if you do not know what it is run the
Internet Explorer);
6. move the mouse cursor to the address bar of the browser (this is the
place where the site address is written);
7. click the right mouse button in the field where the site address
is written;
8. select the button "Insert" in the appeared menu;
9. then you will see the address
http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.to/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237
appeared there;
10. press ENTER;
11. the site should be loaded; if it is not loaded repeat the same
instructions with the second address and continue until the last
address if falling.
If for some reason the site cannot be opened check the connection to the
Internet; if the site still cannot be opened take a look at the
instructions on omitting the point about working with the addresses in
the HTML instructions.
If you browse the instructions in HTML format:
1. click the left mouse button on the first address (in this case it is
http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.to/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237);
2. in a new tab or window of your web browser the site should be loaded;
if it is not loaded repeat the same instructions with the second
address and continue until the last address.
If for some reason the site cannot be opened check the connection to
the Internet.
#########################################################################
Unfortunately these sites are short-term since the antivirus companies
are interested in you do not have a chance to restore your files but
continue to buy their products.
Unlike them we are ready to help you always.
If you need our help but the temporary sites are not available:
1. run your Internet browser (if you do not know what it is run the
Internet Explorer);
2. enter or copy the address
https://www.torproject.org/download/download-easy.html.en into the
address bar of your browser and press ENTER;
3. wait for the site loading;
4. on the site you will be offered to download Tor Browser; download and
run it, follow the installation instructions, wait until the
installation is completed;
5. run Tor Browser;
6. connect with the button "Connect" (if you use the English version);
7. a normal Internet browser window will be opened after
the initialization;
8. type or copy the address
________________________________________________________
| |
| http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237 |
|________________________________________________________|
in this browser address bar;
9. press ENTER;
10. the site should be loaded; if for some reason the site is not loading
wait for a moment and try again.
If you have any problems during installation or operation of Tor Browser,
please, visit https://www.youtube.com/ and type request in the search bar
"install tor browser windows" and you will find a lot of training videos
about Tor Browser installation and operation.
If TOR address is not available for a long period (2-3 days) it means you
are late; usually you have about 2-3 weeks after reading the instructions
to restore your files.
#########################################################################
Additional information:
You will find the instructions for restoring your files in those folders
where you have your encrypted files only.
The instructions are made in two file formats - HTML and TXT for
your convenience.
Unfortunately antivirus companies cannot protect or restore your files
but they can make the situation worse removing the instructions how to
restore your encrypted files.
The instructions are not viruses; they have informative nature only, so
any claims on the absence of any instruction files you can send to your
antivirus company.
#########################################################################
Cerber Ransomware Project is not malicious and is not intended to harm a
person and his/her information data.
The project is created for the sole purpose of instruction regarding
information security, as well as certification of antivirus software for
their suitability for data protection.
Together we make the Internet a better and safer place.
#########################################################################
If you look through this text in the Internet and realize that something
is wrong with your files but you do not have any instructions to restore
your files, please, contact your antivirus support.
#########################################################################
Remember that the worst situation already happened and now it depends on
your determination and speed of your actions the further life of
your files.
URLs
http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.to/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237
http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.cab/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237
http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.nu/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237
http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.link/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237
http://bqyjebfh25oellur.tor2web.org/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237
http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237
Signatures
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Cerber 2 IoCs
Cerber is a widely used ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), first seen in 2017.
-
Modifies visiblity of hidden/system files in Explorer 2 TTPs 2 IoCs
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Deletes shadow copies 3 TTPs
Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.
-
Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit 1 TTPs 2 IoCs
-
Adds policy Run key to start application 2 TTPs 2 IoCs
-
Contacts a large (533) amount of remote hosts 1 TTPs
This may indicate a network scan to discover remotely running services.
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Checks computer location settings 2 TTPs 1 IoCs
Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
-
Drops startup file 2 IoCs
-
Executes dropped EXE 1 IoCs
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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 4 IoCs
-
Looks up external IP address via web service 1 IoCs
Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.
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Sets desktop wallpaper using registry 2 TTPs 1 IoCs
-
Drops file in Program Files directory 16 IoCs
-
Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs
Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s).
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Enumerates system info in registry 2 TTPs 3 IoCs
-
Interacts with shadow copies 2 TTPs 1 IoCs
Shadow copies are often targeted by ransomware to inhibit system recovery.
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Kills process with taskkill 2 IoCs
-
Modifies Control Panel 4 IoCs
-
Modifies registry class 1 IoCs
-
Runs ping.exe 1 TTPs 2 IoCs
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Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
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Suspicious behavior: NtCreateUserProcessBlockNonMicrosoftBinary 10 IoCs
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Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 51 IoCs
-
Suspicious use of FindShellTrayWindow 25 IoCs
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Suspicious use of SendNotifyMessage 24 IoCs
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Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 64 IoCs
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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\2024-05-24_ca78d1193cae9708942d3a1266947b3e_cerber.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2024-05-24_ca78d1193cae9708942d3a1266947b3e_cerber.exe"1⤵
- Cerber
- Modifies visiblity of hidden/system files in Explorer
- Adds policy Run key to start application
- Drops startup file
- Adds Run key to start application
- Modifies Control Panel
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\{D7C5F711-6E4C-D772-9749-829CD9653CCF}\openfiles.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\{D7C5F711-6E4C-D772-9749-829CD9653CCF}\openfiles.exe"2⤵
- Cerber
- Modifies visiblity of hidden/system files in Explorer
- Adds policy Run key to start application
- Checks computer location settings
- Drops startup file
- Executes dropped EXE
- Adds Run key to start application
- Sets desktop wallpaper using registry
- Drops file in Program Files directory
- Modifies Control Panel
- Modifies registry class
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
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C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe"C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe" delete shadows /all /quiet3⤵
- Interacts with shadow copies
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C:\Windows\system32\wbem\wmic.exe"C:\Windows\system32\wbem\wmic.exe" shadowcopy delete3⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
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C:\Windows\System32\bcdedit.exe"C:\Windows\System32\bcdedit.exe" /set {default} recoveryenabled no3⤵
- Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
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C:\Windows\System32\bcdedit.exe"C:\Windows\System32\bcdedit.exe" /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures3⤵
- Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --single-argument C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\# DECRYPT MY FILES #.html3⤵
- Enumerates system info in registry
- Suspicious behavior: NtCreateUserProcessBlockNonMicrosoftBinary
- Suspicious use of FindShellTrayWindow
- Suspicious use of SendNotifyMessage
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --type=crashpad-handler "--user-data-dir=C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data" /prefetch:7 --monitor-self-annotation=ptype=crashpad-handler "--database=C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Crashpad" "--metrics-dir=C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data" --annotation=IsOfficialBuild=1 --annotation=channel= --annotation=chromium-version=92.0.4515.131 "--annotation=exe=C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --annotation=plat=Win64 "--annotation=prod=Microsoft Edge" --annotation=ver=92.0.902.67 --initial-client-data=0x100,0x104,0x108,0xdc,0x10c,0x7ffd83a446f8,0x7ffd83a44708,0x7ffd83a447184⤵
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --type=gpu-process --field-trial-handle=2148,15761227380570410986,4371747741501860682,131072 --gpu-preferences=UAAAAAAAAADgAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABgAAAAAAAwAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHgAAAAAAAAAeAAAAAAAAAAoAAAABAAAACAAAAAAAAAAKAAAAAAAAAAwAAAAAAAAADgAAAAAAAAAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADQAAABAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAA0AAAAQAAAAAAAAAAQAAAANAAAAEAAAAAAAAAAHAAAADQAAAAgAAAAAAAAACAAAAAAAAAA= --mojo-platform-channel-handle=2160 /prefetch:24⤵
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --type=utility --utility-sub-type=network.mojom.NetworkService --field-trial-handle=2148,15761227380570410986,4371747741501860682,131072 --lang=en-US --service-sandbox-type=none --mojo-platform-channel-handle=2212 /prefetch:34⤵
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --type=utility --utility-sub-type=storage.mojom.StorageService --field-trial-handle=2148,15761227380570410986,4371747741501860682,131072 --lang=en-US --service-sandbox-type=utility --mojo-platform-channel-handle=2808 /prefetch:84⤵
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --type=renderer --field-trial-handle=2148,15761227380570410986,4371747741501860682,131072 --lang=en-US --disable-client-side-phishing-detection --device-scale-factor=1 --num-raster-threads=4 --enable-main-frame-before-activation --renderer-client-id=6 --no-v8-untrusted-code-mitigations --mojo-platform-channel-handle=3204 /prefetch:14⤵
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --type=renderer --field-trial-handle=2148,15761227380570410986,4371747741501860682,131072 --lang=en-US --disable-client-side-phishing-detection --device-scale-factor=1 --num-raster-threads=4 --enable-main-frame-before-activation --renderer-client-id=5 --no-v8-untrusted-code-mitigations --mojo-platform-channel-handle=3216 /prefetch:14⤵
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --type=renderer --field-trial-handle=2148,15761227380570410986,4371747741501860682,131072 --lang=en-US --disable-client-side-phishing-detection --device-scale-factor=1 --num-raster-threads=4 --enable-main-frame-before-activation --renderer-client-id=7 --no-v8-untrusted-code-mitigations --mojo-platform-channel-handle=4568 /prefetch:14⤵
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --type=renderer --field-trial-handle=2148,15761227380570410986,4371747741501860682,131072 --lang=en-US --disable-client-side-phishing-detection --device-scale-factor=1 --num-raster-threads=4 --enable-main-frame-before-activation --renderer-client-id=8 --no-v8-untrusted-code-mitigations --mojo-platform-channel-handle=3836 /prefetch:14⤵
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --type=renderer --field-trial-handle=2148,15761227380570410986,4371747741501860682,131072 --lang=en-US --disable-client-side-phishing-detection --device-scale-factor=1 --num-raster-threads=4 --enable-main-frame-before-activation --renderer-client-id=9 --no-v8-untrusted-code-mitigations --mojo-platform-channel-handle=3252 /prefetch:14⤵
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\92.0.902.67\identity_helper.exe"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\92.0.902.67\identity_helper.exe" --type=utility --utility-sub-type=winrt_app_id.mojom.WinrtAppIdService --field-trial-handle=2148,15761227380570410986,4371747741501860682,131072 --lang=en-US --service-sandbox-type=none --mojo-platform-channel-handle=4852 /prefetch:84⤵
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\92.0.902.67\identity_helper.exe"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\92.0.902.67\identity_helper.exe" --type=utility --utility-sub-type=winrt_app_id.mojom.WinrtAppIdService --field-trial-handle=2148,15761227380570410986,4371747741501860682,131072 --lang=en-US --service-sandbox-type=none --mojo-platform-channel-handle=4852 /prefetch:84⤵
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --type=renderer --field-trial-handle=2148,15761227380570410986,4371747741501860682,131072 --lang=en-US --disable-client-side-phishing-detection --device-scale-factor=1 --num-raster-threads=4 --enable-main-frame-before-activation --renderer-client-id=11 --no-v8-untrusted-code-mitigations --mojo-platform-channel-handle=5536 /prefetch:14⤵
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --type=renderer --field-trial-handle=2148,15761227380570410986,4371747741501860682,131072 --lang=en-US --disable-client-side-phishing-detection --instant-process --device-scale-factor=1 --num-raster-threads=4 --enable-main-frame-before-activation --renderer-client-id=12 --no-v8-untrusted-code-mitigations --mojo-platform-channel-handle=5556 /prefetch:14⤵
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --type=renderer --field-trial-handle=2148,15761227380570410986,4371747741501860682,131072 --lang=en-US --disable-client-side-phishing-detection --instant-process --device-scale-factor=1 --num-raster-threads=4 --enable-main-frame-before-activation --renderer-client-id=13 --no-v8-untrusted-code-mitigations --mojo-platform-channel-handle=4944 /prefetch:14⤵
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --type=renderer --field-trial-handle=2148,15761227380570410986,4371747741501860682,131072 --lang=en-US --disable-client-side-phishing-detection --device-scale-factor=1 --num-raster-threads=4 --enable-main-frame-before-activation --renderer-client-id=14 --no-v8-untrusted-code-mitigations --mojo-platform-channel-handle=5076 /prefetch:14⤵
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --type=renderer --field-trial-handle=2148,15761227380570410986,4371747741501860682,131072 --lang=en-US --disable-client-side-phishing-detection --device-scale-factor=1 --num-raster-threads=4 --enable-main-frame-before-activation --renderer-client-id=15 --no-v8-untrusted-code-mitigations --mojo-platform-channel-handle=2244 /prefetch:14⤵
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C:\Windows\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE"C:\Windows\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE" C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\# DECRYPT MY FILES #.txt3⤵
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --single-argument http://bqyjebfh25oellur.onion.to/7465-210B-ED37-0046-1237?auto3⤵
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --type=crashpad-handler "--user-data-dir=C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data" /prefetch:7 --monitor-self-annotation=ptype=crashpad-handler "--database=C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Crashpad" "--metrics-dir=C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data" --annotation=IsOfficialBuild=1 --annotation=channel= --annotation=chromium-version=92.0.4515.131 "--annotation=exe=C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --annotation=plat=Win64 "--annotation=prod=Microsoft Edge" --annotation=ver=92.0.902.67 --initial-client-data=0xfc,0x100,0x104,0xd8,0x108,0x7ffd83a446f8,0x7ffd83a44708,0x7ffd83a447184⤵
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --type=utility --utility-sub-type=network.mojom.NetworkService --field-trial-handle=1448,16561236815855737244,4012982818151082117,131072 --lang=en-US --service-sandbox-type=none --mojo-platform-channel-handle=2068 /prefetch:34⤵
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C:\Windows\System32\WScript.exe"C:\Windows\System32\WScript.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\# DECRYPT MY FILES #.vbs"3⤵
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C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe/d /c taskkill /f /im "openfiles.exe" > NUL & ping -n 1 127.0.0.1 > NUL & del "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\{D7C5F711-6E4C-D772-9749-829CD9653CCF}\openfiles.exe" > NUL3⤵
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C:\Windows\system32\taskkill.exetaskkill /f /im "openfiles.exe"4⤵
- Kills process with taskkill
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
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C:\Windows\system32\PING.EXEping -n 1 127.0.0.14⤵
- Runs ping.exe
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C:\Windows\SysWOW64\cmd.exe/d /c taskkill /f /im "2024-05-24_ca78d1193cae9708942d3a1266947b3e_cerber.exe" > NUL & ping -n 1 127.0.0.1 > NUL & del "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2024-05-24_ca78d1193cae9708942d3a1266947b3e_cerber.exe" > NUL2⤵
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
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C:\Windows\SysWOW64\taskkill.exetaskkill /f /im "2024-05-24_ca78d1193cae9708942d3a1266947b3e_cerber.exe"3⤵
- Kills process with taskkill
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
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C:\Windows\SysWOW64\PING.EXEping -n 1 127.0.0.13⤵
- Runs ping.exe
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C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exeC:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
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C:\Windows\System32\CompPkgSrv.exeC:\Windows\System32\CompPkgSrv.exe -Embedding1⤵
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C:\Windows\system32\AUDIODG.EXEC:\Windows\system32\AUDIODG.EXE 0x518 0x2c81⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
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C:\Windows\System32\CompPkgSrv.exeC:\Windows\System32\CompPkgSrv.exe -Embedding1⤵
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C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exeC:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k wusvcs -p -s WaaSMedicSvc1⤵
Network
MITRE ATT&CK Matrix ATT&CK v13
Privilege Escalation
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
2Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
2Defense Evasion
Hide Artifacts
1Hidden Files and Directories
1Modify Registry
4Indicator Removal
2File Deletion
2Replay Monitor
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Downloads
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Crashpad\settings.datFilesize
152B
MD5ecdc2754d7d2ae862272153aa9b9ca6e
SHA1c19bed1c6e1c998b9fa93298639ad7961339147d
SHA256a13d791473f836edcab0e93451ce7b7182efbbc54261b2b5644d319e047a00a7
SHA512cd4fb81317d540f8b15f1495a381bb6f0f129b8923a7c06e4b5cf777d2625c30304aee6cc68aa20479e08d84e5030b43fbe93e479602400334dfdd7297f702f2
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Crashpad\settings.datFilesize
152B
MD52daa93382bba07cbc40af372d30ec576
SHA1c5e709dc3e2e4df2ff841fbde3e30170e7428a94
SHA2561826d2a57b1938c148bf212a47d947ed1bfb26cfc55868931f843ee438117f30
SHA51265635cb59c81548a9ef8fdb0942331e7f3cd0c30ce1d4dba48aed72dbb27b06511a55d2aeaadfadbbb4b7cb4b2e2772bbabba9603b3f7d9c8b9e4a7fbf3d6b6b
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\PreferencesFilesize
6KB
MD5a2f0d94938bfa36190ea3cf593b764a1
SHA18b8861f6764d52f5819ec2163df6955c576ccb4f
SHA25650d8af3714d1f0e7f769b753e09dbc64a736b130088ee2e184866451b23898bc
SHA512e8bddf844e063a449abdb25d5cfd5aa85083aa12034ee54cbabf119a2abff3dcf70c3b622fd83b5a4e30d671363349bf19e6ad61d38e481697295e547ccc0cff
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\PreferencesFilesize
5KB
MD576be146a03b5a1f0759138a561db15ec
SHA14ff1246ec0d7dc242ec3f7a9b4c6e919403eb760
SHA256523e85dad72fa7b829b3e10f0ee1af02c73fefd9b8aa1d23f05475dc044717bf
SHA512e88437f00663122e5a4249c24024a8f5cfadfb4f26c667f8e61d1e0031d257650b66c5720ca52731a45696a120d88e0cf8f2a21500d16a739a312daf5ca752c1
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\data_reduction_proxy_leveldb\CURRENTFilesize
16B
MD56752a1d65b201c13b62ea44016eb221f
SHA158ecf154d01a62233ed7fb494ace3c3d4ffce08b
SHA2560861415cada612ea5834d56e2cf1055d3e63979b69eb71d32ae9ae394d8306cd
SHA5129cfd838d3fb570b44fc3461623ab2296123404c6c8f576b0de0aabd9a6020840d4c9125eb679ed384170dbcaac2fa30dc7fa9ee5b77d6df7c344a0aa030e0389
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Local StateFilesize
11KB
MD5eb3ccf70198fdb7ed0b07cecbfead2e3
SHA1f2901d9d79a510983876f0870e31718dd3622388
SHA256f6accc6c2bec1f42dd19edbe2875e02fc7f7120bacbefb11031b1453c6b17736
SHA512e2a6494abce05d7e098f7ac2d77ca4f6ddffcff132a8671daac3ca8b1b468a5c023628ea395832d7e3a06ea95b5f76b6f9e9afca1e2551219cb37f86b924fcd1
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Local StateFilesize
8KB
MD5633ef2b2303655122026cf557f3e80eb
SHA1bf8e1098a4dbc8ffc6e680ce822b1ed36eb9c6e9
SHA256d47b090d67ab3e46dad0f423462aeb68f09a81c3b461986918c261d7c37e197d
SHA51216743bd666505b0553e12f53ca826d099dfb4ed8e638ee27c306f470c6f4815fa5944d97af010ca3a30e28e58ed23221259797804ed4512c8b718d1462dcbbb6
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\IE\Y19NSK22\json[1].jsonFilesize
297B
MD5bd0c2d8e6b0fe0de4a3869c02ee43a85
SHA121d8cca90ea489f88c2953156e6c3dec6945388b
SHA2563a3e433f615f99529721ee766ad453b75d73fe213cb1ab74ccbb4c0e32dcd533
SHA512496b1285f1e78d50dd79b05fa2cbf4a0b655bb3e4515646be3a7c7cdf85d7db6ab35577aa1e294f3d515d707ca341652b5ae9d4b22197e4480226ef8440294b6
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\StartUp\openfiles.lnkFilesize
1KB
MD5883a12df36521ee948245c29f77b8a58
SHA1b42baff14814638821cdf2e665243013ef4c25a3
SHA2564fc3ad8445fa4788215c470da1d5e12fe49b57ee61a1eed6bae3e2c94f676780
SHA512c5a02e43a19f3b531103d36576c7db9696c7b2e37ea958d6f46da00fdf77f47e71d8dc3715c422ae67aedf85c692ddced85fd5c11deb2cdfc0d09b1ea7bc2bd9
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\{D7C5F711-6E4C-D772-9749-829CD9653CCF}\openfiles.exeFilesize
207KB
MD5ca78d1193cae9708942d3a1266947b3e
SHA163d6f8ddc1dd9eab848cd71ce60d9ba9b3bd733e
SHA256ca3282264b6fb5a3aae171d76a8a27ad1e121e0b3dd682eb4d2e8ff03e2ace57
SHA512f6f39fb4d9ba81cc892c0de665e3d0d3b285f7b5cbea1bdb78ca21eb86dfa05a0c2ac93fc3ab985ee45cd15883d0347bb61615436e3a58f998106e7751784437
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C:\Users\Admin\Documents\OneNote Notebooks\# DECRYPT MY FILES #.htmlFilesize
19KB
MD53417399b77b533cfc4f16b56d7a1a090
SHA1bcecadd0a021c006d565361734e58ee74a90af52
SHA256ceec67a825831add725074ab6d7a90b4eaf596615238c9acc713168db8717a0b
SHA5129e58c456d0db62b644e41b2c5053e8752676a417605ca364413d59521a5e7420281ad6e8e3fb1141ed0cb82693c3e9cf61d9733b5eefab046b873f3ba32eec4b
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C:\Users\Admin\Documents\OneNote Notebooks\# DECRYPT MY FILES #.txtFilesize
10KB
MD5fa8a4a630808fda6ee06cd92d6b6ecbf
SHA13c59993ba94bd4315dffef6aa6571bc0053b3a29
SHA256837bb2240d20640c3232e5e771ef1766ff463783733bbabdd860a3e91666a02e
SHA512fda46c8e5d2d3230e339fcbfdccdc36019887993a0c6b78a6e19aaa996e043c2ff602e24eefda8af75082a1c83add196ab3caa249799b96d2303803bf799fcee
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C:\Users\Admin\Documents\OneNote Notebooks\# DECRYPT MY FILES #.urlFilesize
88B
MD5551c188141f0cd596ae6f974c6668f3d
SHA1a66e520faf65b258952b14c92c391f5a4bf4de23
SHA25661498a189cbe1bd556998dff15861091636a02216a18675a1b039fc18fd129d6
SHA51264b3e696a2b30a2c32319cbedf570b90c91ab38776cf1cb832f1f66c9b239e47a019992f9d736658029282b926d9f62f6945e9d14a2996dbfc1dc9cd8a936807
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C:\Users\Admin\Documents\OneNote Notebooks\# DECRYPT MY FILES #.vbsFilesize
252B
MD518d46f5d8ebd3c7d6df0c7a8fd1bd64d
SHA1aeb8407457434aabce2a4c2f95fe305c5303f929
SHA256ceb35b75d397b07c84dfab3a28189e9431bdf80ec99ab65f9ccf01986bd4a8e9
SHA51235fc759be0dee77eb9e39350873c24d9693cf6f370f171814e2ce6250ea814fea8a0887442ebae9077d6e9ff81ae7034faa0afcb080401a7d4ac384d2ba42d65
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\??\pipe\LOCAL\crashpad_888_SQFNNLHUWZXAKTMHMD5
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
SHA1da39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709
SHA256e3b0c44298fc1c149afbf4c8996fb92427ae41e4649b934ca495991b7852b855
SHA512cf83e1357eefb8bdf1542850d66d8007d620e4050b5715dc83f4a921d36ce9ce47d0d13c5d85f2b0ff8318d2877eec2f63b931bd47417a81a538327af927da3e