Analysis

  • max time kernel
    149s
  • max time network
    151s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20240426-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20240426-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-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:\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 74CC06CE 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 (518) files with added filename extension

    This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.

  • Checks computer location settings 2 TTPs 1 IoCs

    Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.

  • 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.

  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 3 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 16 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⤵
    • Checks computer location settings
    • 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:1584
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:2916
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:2828
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:4708
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:5220
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:7800
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:2668
        • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
          2⤵
            PID:7236
          • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
            "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
            2⤵
              PID:1608
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:6064

          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

          1
          T1112

          Credential Access

          Unsecured Credentials

          1
          T1552

          Credentials In Files

          1
          T1552.001

          Discovery

          Query Registry

          1
          T1012

          System Information Discovery

          2
          T1082

          Collection

          Data from Local System

          1
          T1005

          Impact

          Inhibit System Recovery

          2
          T1490

          Replay Monitor

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          Downloads

          • C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\AppvIsvSubsystems32.dll.id-74CC06CE.[[email protected]].combo
            Filesize

            2.7MB

            MD5

            3a5d0f19e0a01e4acd24bc9e9799cd0e

            SHA1

            3c4aa3c69d0b0273d4d272d0d03346d3bf718ac5

            SHA256

            445bed5178faad8d53df60ecb04072325aba2f665f7996152c5ea7712b60b1d3

            SHA512

            dcaedeea7f7d8d38dd14b57a9fbd01b11e2423bc70e51073c05718b9c53f209ca4aa5c3a4b2a6f62d23455865662dcc079ae6e8d0acdec676057c962cacaf80f

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

            13KB

            MD5

            fdbbea6c62ee0e250d4219529847a76c

            SHA1

            6b26746374c78a9e41fe30865d95e13fc12788bc

            SHA256

            169eab8bb4271755028bd9bff163f7d5fcbbcf68a9081d8db93df33993b1d160

            SHA512

            a93ee0d631c1034ff3d7c803f5f3bf2a9426f818468a0e899952771272a3b9ad32c8e6209dad858fe8ad3054ff34ba0d8fdb50831690b1c236661095225e24e2