Analysis

  • max time kernel
    149s
  • max time network
    123s
  • platform
    windows7_x64
  • resource
    win7-20240508-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20240508-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
  • submitted
    11-06-2024 19:39

General

  • Target

    2024-06-11_96dba43fe22240a90809896861345554_crysis_dharma.exe

  • Size

    92KB

  • MD5

    96dba43fe22240a90809896861345554

  • SHA1

    5e22ec311017f822991abe57bc89ddb008834237

  • SHA256

    10c14bcdc18305abf69896faac256815f425d66fa9d6ad0bc6118d8a2fefdb3a

  • SHA512

    7d24138b36d0ef0a5f2aeb50331fe869783d96d242f5ab9260d60f1e1992a7886f49c84a01c99b6ec176e27d8987d1a7fe9a87fded66bd67c75269b61808b17c

  • SSDEEP

    1536:GBwl+KXpsqN5vlwWYyhZ9S4Aq50nvxpR3+wRIFN93HTqbvDDwa7mHM9iHTnL:ww+asqN5aW/hSc05P3+Wu3zqzDDrmHlH

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 EA092760 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 (314) 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_96dba43fe22240a90809896861345554_crysis_dharma.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2024-06-11_96dba43fe22240a90809896861345554_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:1936
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:2820
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:2564
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:1580
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:3736
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:4056
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:2672
        • 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:1124
        • 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:2104
      • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        1⤵
        • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
        PID:1696

      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

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      Downloads

      • C:\MSOCache\All Users\{90140000-0011-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}-C\OWOW64WW.cab.id-EA092760.[[email protected]].combo
        Filesize

        23.5MB

        MD5

        14da001c1ae3d32197030d63f8051412

        SHA1

        ba975bf2c4e724a315e532c8085ed8069096e7cf

        SHA256

        f13f9e30465dc73777e31934c79850d3e045b79760a13d2a9a22f222e200e278

        SHA512

        b3a662d03b4ef8decbc9a6004f7dc3b609716d7f2459bd0ee123e77e5d6b7cfe1e926396c27b3fe095c797a2692786df3b64d6289950b9c064993ab7922a9b31

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

        13KB

        MD5

        103c958b2bb0fed9440e459fa13f9161

        SHA1

        51222f2ff3f65566f37f7512984387a876480424

        SHA256

        6418b0a98235df85daefda8890245aaf023a4dc7902f0134a654941a65ae0207

        SHA512

        9d12934272a16b14591650b41e136af90975aba52f761c8099d682a9930762bdff369d6d8b35f83c4bbf82a2222e59399c2174bde400533cd0ea703cf5a0a16a

      • memory/2104-20267-0x000007FFFFF80000-0x000007FFFFF90000-memory.dmp
        Filesize

        64KB