Analysis

  • max time kernel
    149s
  • max time network
    120s
  • platform
    windows7_x64
  • resource
    win7-20231129-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20231129-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
  • submitted
    05-06-2024 01:00

General

  • Target

    96d53db0c246b758c080544749b47496_JaffaCakes118.exe

  • Size

    92KB

  • MD5

    96d53db0c246b758c080544749b47496

  • SHA1

    c6299596edc48945f92cf8b45554b3e4024a7b4d

  • SHA256

    ba1623596ff0c4886437afb3e599afe2d4911c993acaedeacbde1a397b5a50f7

  • SHA512

    bac775760d9dcb0999c2630d13c917142a00db6fdd7050afc0bbbaed6a1251512315e116db86e786a6602ea9a4ef00e6bc70bcf207191e8878c7ef1988da5c55

  • SSDEEP

    1536:mBwl+KXpsqN5vlwWYyhY9S4AI9MF5fNzPDmSjG5DUgD0rXBYTP45FTx:Qw+asqN5aW/hLzm75D7D07mTwF

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 593014A6 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 3 TTPs

    Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

  • Renames multiple (310) 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.

  • Modifies Internet Explorer settings 1 TTPs 2 IoCs
  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 3 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 28 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\96d53db0c246b758c080544749b47496_JaffaCakes118.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\96d53db0c246b758c080544749b47496_JaffaCakes118.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:1724
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:2096
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:2716
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:1700
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:580
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:768
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:3592
        • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
          2⤵
          • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
          PID:3392
        • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
          2⤵
          • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
          PID:3428
      • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        1⤵
        • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
        PID:2904

      Network

      MITRE ATT&CK Matrix ATT&CK v13

      Execution

      Windows Management Instrumentation

      1
      T1047

      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

      2
      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:\MSOCache\All Users\{90140000-0011-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}-C\OWOW64WW.cab.id-593014A6.[[email protected]].combo
        Filesize

        23.5MB

        MD5

        a1ce2a003537c4b2b74a2f0118c87161

        SHA1

        3a36ac0f60a47cf4dd2e2b2d61dfaa41c8d7f58e

        SHA256

        af7f22602d76c713fece660da4f3242e011e4922773b164ad0f7351a4b35cce2

        SHA512

        8b30374ed2573d2096eccf2e384aa604c6d62da1cdb8f11285c9b435616f7eb0c9c8f7525dc760cb785eb95ebfc819182be5c9c7d73f48581019354fbfdc83bf

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

        13KB

        MD5

        b407da087f28a1c02de6628642118aa8

        SHA1

        07503f3a18ebdeb38401371d3fa8b69611017eab

        SHA256

        4e5e1e6528ca84da2f40c2a379910670c62a2fdd46e9aa65cb994f5fcba4a010

        SHA512

        025997bcd66c3c1c0b06408255fceb06d31cf808090b82cdaa16101852247bb20626f93a610cea5c7ba3e92976d9b45412059cf687da19673421c1c62a2e3ea0

      • memory/3392-20105-0x000007FFFFF80000-0x000007FFFFF90000-memory.dmp
        Filesize

        64KB