Analysis

  • max time kernel
    149s
  • max time network
    119s
  • platform
    windows7_x64
  • resource
    win7-20240220-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20240220-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
  • submitted
    11-06-2024 14:32

General

  • Target

    2024-06-11_8a7ecb32c2f16ff383108d26d5b4b41b_crysis_dharma.exe

  • Size

    92KB

  • MD5

    8a7ecb32c2f16ff383108d26d5b4b41b

  • SHA1

    b4240630bff2705d8a5efcd7181ce0dfe6a49efb

  • SHA256

    bce249127193a9bd4feec6437d9e9fc6236af3d9960c226ba48e2ad50af7ae1a

  • SHA512

    e26586e52cb4880136906457f0cd81b502d6af24083433e5099231d9d107026261299a2d5ecdaa839ab3d944322c5f9c8d814cddc8db765215892c9ec5ea524b

  • SSDEEP

    1536:GBwl+KXpsqN5vlwWYyhZ9S4Az0j3SPKowV0XjAyGQdqCYF8+:ww+asqN5aW/hS4C/wS/8CY

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 2088D998 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 (312) 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_8a7ecb32c2f16ff383108d26d5b4b41b_crysis_dharma.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2024-06-11_8a7ecb32c2f16ff383108d26d5b4b41b_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:2848
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:1668
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:2976
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:2496
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:2164
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:812
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:2804
        • 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:2176
        • 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:2824
      • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        1⤵
        • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
        PID:2504

      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\ProPlusWW.msi.id-2088D998.[[email protected]].harma
        Filesize

        24.4MB

        MD5

        1467154d0e09f363a82fdaddab7e5f43

        SHA1

        784c624c4871a26b0796db4b6fd98d9f0d1660e6

        SHA256

        dd1b10a646fc2006a23bc909227c07660edd239ca9333274a6da23f2dc22f7ff

        SHA512

        755791d121dfd841af2781574cb4922873c4330dd38e0758145665bd8e1fb70084909bf2df5b7458a2ac80b70a746ce667ac9a0b10e59bbce85d330be67501a3

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

        13KB

        MD5

        f4f904554c220c7cfc5e651286052713

        SHA1

        95237e2aa5edac2bcf1c6a5b3c657f93ea5a1fb5

        SHA256

        feb59a5780d5fdcff8910222b57684634c817355b2ce51df3ac69b2e3fc849e4

        SHA512

        c31766fe42664cad661cf2d7ab970ba0d847adffe63b2f5fc37f245ba3ab090ca88c67d9e5ffa8556785ffea790537fe0c9effd36374cbea41dad6e7a50f2017

      • memory/2824-20244-0x000007FFFFF80000-0x000007FFFFF90000-memory.dmp
        Filesize

        64KB