Analysis

  • max time kernel
    149s
  • max time network
    118s
  • platform
    windows7_x64
  • resource
    win7-20240508-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20240508-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
  • submitted
    10-06-2024 21:25

General

  • Target

    2024-06-10_17ce3b6b97f4068d0b7eb0777366c3fe_crysis_dharma.exe

  • Size

    92KB

  • MD5

    17ce3b6b97f4068d0b7eb0777366c3fe

  • SHA1

    fddabc80cb70150aa7171c986dee425203835eaf

  • SHA256

    87d120a88040fef735724524c0d8a542a6a11de7539eb850e5b26c7491b3966a

  • SHA512

    271db264b184ec4a62714a395fb00f01aca5cbbc5f348d10fb25ef8c62ea19b28a10261a4e2ed0ea5ddfbee8ff6c8eede7710dbffa2e1c7670b23b252e43acfb

  • SSDEEP

    1536:GBwl+KXpsqN5vlwWYyhZ9S4ANfsT2f0p94ozoEC9NDAH73plDneA:ww+asqN5aW/hSXsTS3ozon9evDeA

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 C4BB9BB4 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 (315) 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\2024-06-10_17ce3b6b97f4068d0b7eb0777366c3fe_crysis_dharma.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2024-06-10_17ce3b6b97f4068d0b7eb0777366c3fe_crysis_dharma.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:2392
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:2016
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:1504
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:2380
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:2904
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:2304
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:3196
        • 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:2840
        • 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:2884
      • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        1⤵
        • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
        PID:3040

      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-C4BB9BB4.[[email protected]].bip
        Filesize

        23.5MB

        MD5

        5acfd76f9699b440eacf53d3364065f5

        SHA1

        e1bac883b88706fc74316c3780e50e7bdc013859

        SHA256

        4bbfbcb239755664b99d5243d1b350a1bb102ff165aff3d15cb344780995c3a7

        SHA512

        543bc854f01ba400db383fb215feabd5afeaddde7c42d2706f92e046b2d1deb682b76b0fb783a08271ef9c4efff12d76874deffade6f66532740f28c5ec830e9

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

        13KB

        MD5

        80f35d49cd4d4f04fe9ac59e790aeaa4

        SHA1

        88d369042c29cba4fe8d7f03c644f804a66ca524

        SHA256

        517615125ec1f48d1516c5be058b3f58124bb15c6aee82c9f794494ee6adb0a1

        SHA512

        5284bc3d0ae2574ad8a695034233fadab0c4b1b5a7a7239632b3e1c13a99c10e21a82a58f339df2948ab645516f73a95b1a3958b5968409ac4d365d29dbe48a5

      • memory/2884-20258-0x000007FFFFF80000-0x000007FFFFF90000-memory.dmp
        Filesize

        64KB