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202405315e...os.exe

windows7-x64

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202405315e...os.exe

windows10-2004-x64

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Analysis

  • max time kernel
    149s
  • max time network
    150s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20240426-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20240426-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system
  • submitted
    31-05-2024 12:37

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General

  • Target

    202405315ead2a024b88bbb4b37cd50501b77b7fphobos.exe

  • Size

    58KB

  • MD5

    5ead2a024b88bbb4b37cd50501b77b7f

  • SHA1

    1a632cff4a5f1b469d8a5b3b5402d96e750215b0

  • SHA256

    4dddfd8d5d0a097700ec211ed5ff49ae6dc0426f1dcb0c97b13da0acffe09216

  • SHA512

    10e6f160f7821b24f6f0257507c957c39b16397844ef94dc1cc45463a6a3e018b3f7999952ab86396909e7a69cc93c56204cd4537625838e0217673c8390120a

  • SSDEEP

    1536:PNeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJ5lE9qc+YvHSSP9:PQRrmzwR5JnEpZP9

Score
10/10
phobosdefense_evasionevasionexecutionimpactpersistenceransomwarespywarestealer

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\info.hta

Ransom Note
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC '-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01//EN' 'http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd'> <html> <head> <meta charset='windows-1251'> <title>PIRATES</title> <HTA:APPLICATION ICON='msiexec.exe' SINGLEINSTANCE='yes' SysMenu="no"> <script language='JScript'> window.moveTo(50, 50); window.resizeTo(screen.width - 100, screen.height - 100); </script> <style type='text/css'> body { font: 15px Tahoma, sans-serif; margin: 10px; line-height: 25px; background: #C6B5C4; } img { display:inline-block; } .bold { font-weight: bold; } .mark { background: #B5CC8E; padding: 2px 5px; } .header { text-align: center; font-size: 30px; line-height: 50px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom:20px; } .info { background: #e6ecf2; border-left: 10px solid #B58CB2; } .alert { background: #FFE4E4; border-left: 10px solid #FFA07A; } .private { border: 1px dashed #000; background: #FFFFEF; } .note { height: auto; padding-bottom: 1px; margin: 15px 0; } .note .title { font-weight: bold; text-indent: 10px; height: 30px; line-height: 30px; padding-top: 10px; } .note .mark { background: #B5CC8E; } .note ul { margin-top: 0; } .note pre { margin-left: 15px; line-height: 13px; font-size: 13px; } .footer { position:fixed; bottom:0; right:0; text-align: right; } </style> </head> <body> <div class='header'> <img src='data:image/png;base64,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'> <div>Your data is encrypted and downloaded!</div> </div> <div class='bold'>Unlocking your data is possible only with our software.</div> <div class='bold'>Important! An attempt to decrypt it yourself or decrypt it with third-party software will result in the loss of your data forever.</div> <div class='bold'>Contacting intermediary companies, recovery companies will create the risk of losing your data forever or being deceived by these companies. Being deceived is your responsibility! Learn the experience on the forums.</div> <div class='note info'> <div class='title'>Downloaded data of your company</div> <ul> <li>Data leakage is a serious violation of the law. Don't worry, the incident will remain a secret, the data is protected.</li> <li>After the transaction is completed, all data downloaded from you will be deleted from our resources. Government agencies, competitors, contractors and local media not aware of the incident.</li> <li>Also, we guarantee that your company's personal data will not be sold on DArkWeb resources and will not be used to attack your company, employees and counterparties in the future.</li> <li>If you have not contacted within 2 days from the moment of the incident, we will consider the transaction not completed. Your data will be sent to all interested parties. This is your responsibility.</li> </ul> </div> <div class='note info'> <div class='title'>Contact us</div> <ul> <li>Write us to the e-mail: <span class='mark'>[email protected]</span></li> <li>In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to this e-mail:<span class='mark'>[email protected]</span></li> <li>Write this ID in the title of your message <span class='mark'>4E3D5D49-3506</span></li> <li>If you have not contacted within 2 days from the moment of the incident, we will consider the transaction not completed. Your data will be sent to all interested parties. This is your responsibility.</li> </ul> </div> <div class='note alert'> <div class='title'>Attention!</div> <ul> <li>Do not rename encrypted files.</li> <li>Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> </div> </body> </html>
Emails

class='mark'>[email protected]</span></li>

class='mark'>[email protected]</span></li>
URLs

http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd'>

Signatures

  • Phobos

    Phobos ransomware appeared at the beginning of 2019.

    ransomwarephobos
  • Deletes shadow copies 3 TTPs

    Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

    ransomwaredefense_evasionimpactexecution
  • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit 1 TTPs 4 IoCs
    ransomwareevasion
  • Renames multiple (525) files with added filename extension

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

    ransomware
  • Deletes backup catalog 3 TTPs 2 IoCs

    Uses wbadmin.exe to inhibit system recovery.

    ransomware
  • Modifies Windows Firewall 2 TTPs 2 IoCs
    evasion
  • Checks computer location settings 2 TTPs 1 IoCs

    Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.

  • Drops startup file 3 IoCs
  • Reads user/profile data of web browsers 2 TTPs

    Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.

    spywarestealer
  • Adds Run key to start application 2 TTPs 2 IoCs
    persistence
  • Drops desktop.ini file(s) 64 IoCs
  • Drops file in Program Files directory 64 IoCs
  • Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs

    Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s).

  • Checks SCSI registry key(s) 3 TTPs 4 IoCs

    SCSI information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.

  • Interacts with shadow copies 2 TTPs 2 IoCs

    Shadow copies are often targeted by ransomware to inhibit system recovery.

    ransomware
  • Modifies registry class 1 IoCs
  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 42 IoCs
  • 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.

    persistence
  • Uses Volume Shadow Copy service COM API

    The Volume Shadow Copy service is used to manage backups/snapshots.

    ransomware

Processes

  • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\202405315ead2a024b88bbb4b37cd50501b77b7fphobos.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\202405315ead2a024b88bbb4b37cd50501b77b7fphobos.exe"
    1⤵
    • Checks computer location settings
    • Drops startup file
    • Adds Run key to start application
    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)
    • Drops file in Program Files directory
    • Modifies registry class
    • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
    • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:3324
    • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\202405315ead2a024b88bbb4b37cd50501b77b7fphobos.exe
      "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\202405315ead2a024b88bbb4b37cd50501b77b7fphobos.exe"
      2⤵
        PID:2688
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:956
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:2224
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:3332
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:3216
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:2300
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:4368
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:1936
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:924
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh firewall set opmode mode=disable
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:1512
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\info.hta" {1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}{1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}
        2⤵
          PID:4944
        • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\users\public\desktop\info.hta" {1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}{1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}
          2⤵
            PID:1212
          • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
            "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\info.hta" {1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}{1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}
            2⤵
              PID:1344
            • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
              "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "F:\info.hta" {1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}{1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}
              2⤵
                PID:3544
              • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
                "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
                2⤵
                • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
                PID:3472
                • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
                  vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
                  3⤵
                  • Interacts with shadow copies
                  PID:4508
                • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
                  wmic shadowcopy delete
                  3⤵
                  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
                  PID:1436
                • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
                  bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
                  3⤵
                  • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
                  PID:2044
                • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
                  bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
                  3⤵
                  • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
                  PID:464
                • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
                  wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
                  3⤵
                  • Deletes backup catalog
                  PID:2848
            • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
              C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
              1⤵
              • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
              PID:440
            • C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
              "C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
              1⤵
              • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
              PID:296
            • C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
              C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
              1⤵
                PID:2480
              • C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
                C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
                1⤵
                • Checks SCSI registry key(s)
                PID:3592

              Network

              MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

              Reconnaissance

              Resource Development

              Initial Access

              Execution

              Command and Scripting Interpreter

              1
              T1059

              Windows Management Instrumentation

              1
              T1047

              Persistence

              Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

              1
              T1547

              Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

              1
              T1547.001

              Create or Modify System Process

              1
              T1543

              Windows Service

              1
              T1543.003

              Privilege Escalation

              Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

              1
              T1547

              Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

              1
              T1547.001

              Create or Modify System Process

              1
              T1543

              Windows Service

              1
              T1543.003

              Defense Evasion

              Impair Defenses

              1
              T1562

              Disable or Modify System Firewall

              1
              T1562.004

              Indicator Removal

              3
              T1070

              File Deletion

              3
              T1070.004

              Modify Registry

              1
              T1112

              Credential Access

              Unsecured Credentials

              1
              T1552

              Credentials In Files

              1
              T1552.001

              Discovery

              Peripheral Device Discovery

              1
              T1120

              Query Registry

              3
              T1012

              System Information Discovery

              3
              T1082

              Lateral Movement

              Collection

              Data from Local System

              1
              T1005

              Command and Control

              Exfiltration

              Impact

              Inhibit System Recovery

              4
              T1490

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              Downloads

              • C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\C2R32.dll.id[4E3D5D49-3506].[[email protected]].Lexus
                Filesize

                2.7MB

                MD5

                932f2afe352491182a6e3f5820d032ed

                SHA1

                58e59d8998165ef9c72ef0d6931b27a981738be7

                SHA256

                6a45d873925595e984a6a3fbd9cc40539bfea50de5c03949263413138968771a

                SHA512

                cd82fb1308c20caea260a7241b5d680a473067aaddb7de2fb408e3e7c00d2aaf9146cc22ec044485e52aeb35bf4a635fcbfe96439847eef127ba7f8f15121e58

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              • C:\info.hta
                Filesize

                5KB

                MD5

                77a2996399d20c4650e2986f885d514d

                SHA1

                525d8a50139653cfa8e3c2200a6081c6429fec0f

                SHA256

                2f4005841554e62c8d0935da683bb84b16528f3f4ccb1291f718d8150b51eb82

                SHA512

                182e146e97df17df7050da35d0434c3d6e03aef9b5986fd441e5e16cfb5e39b83316dbc010ad545af70f26a54c8705c5e74817b3e809fe5ea7a51c45f37686c6

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