Analysis

  • max time kernel
    149s
  • max time network
    119s
  • platform
    windows7_x64
  • resource
    win7-20231129-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20231129-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
  • submitted
    11-06-2024 22:37

General

  • Target

    2024-06-11_e7273aff032b60e9a1343bc7f16180fe_crysis_dharma.exe

  • Size

    92KB

  • MD5

    e7273aff032b60e9a1343bc7f16180fe

  • SHA1

    af9a2da90527729cb5c8f6065eb89242f2291de5

  • SHA256

    8e629e1245b73d669497af2c0763cdd177941564187464226ef77e70c5fc2f12

  • SHA512

    39a316115245952e8af4d5a9c7b65c7af0a1f10ef7893671d185fa573c5b9dab69541d82fd605e961d76ca6bbd316b2c4e90a1150729f7280cac710614eac6ae

  • SSDEEP

    1536:GBwl+KXpsqN5vlwWYyhZ9S4ACToiOJqIi16U14dJzpTdh7Y2+ZBy55sL:ww+asqN5aW/hSzBxRU14T5duO5E

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\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 DB37AC1D 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\2024-06-11_e7273aff032b60e9a1343bc7f16180fe_crysis_dharma.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2024-06-11_e7273aff032b60e9a1343bc7f16180fe_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:3060
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:2132
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:2532
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:2196
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:2044
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:816
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:232
        • 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:2372
        • 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:444
      • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        1⤵
        • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
        PID:1996

      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-DB37AC1D.[[email protected]].bip
        Filesize

        23.5MB

        MD5

        2bed2788e17244f93fac1f44f6af3fd7

        SHA1

        db62c357755b23f5b9bf5276a302664cf216f84f

        SHA256

        d15b589859f22b7cdee0d925751b502ed8fc50077c9aec00434e284739dae09f

        SHA512

        b28ea915aeaaa80b44a8a56bafb6478718814650a464a7d556e366e8df4277f20668061d1f5e938c7599cb1b00969bb58be45f530087fd58b7ff0a99389723eb

      • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta
        Filesize

        13KB

        MD5

        fb024a9641a4c931da2e222cf4fe3932

        SHA1

        455ec136af89b74ac4c34f1ec3c5dd9dfd5ce71b

        SHA256

        c8c9c7305a7b349d173efb0f02e3c3452c6d5ddfb0877b79c0aa0ac4eb1bb0d0

        SHA512

        b63501fef9f2f432a8112c4e8dbdbd71b062e3d121a911c014c7ef0afa593d820c059ab0c66302f9866640704d9596ec8483876c300bbc82c4475dd1e81f01f6

      • memory/2372-20121-0x000007FFFFF80000-0x000007FFFFF90000-memory.dmp
        Filesize

        64KB