Analysis

  • max time kernel
    150s
  • max time network
    123s
  • platform
    windows7_x64
  • resource
    win7-20240221-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20240221-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
  • submitted
    11-06-2024 19:53

General

  • Target

    2024-06-11_e68ee4b03f5bc6fe870e159a4d7c991c_crysis_dharma.exe

  • Size

    92KB

  • MD5

    e68ee4b03f5bc6fe870e159a4d7c991c

  • SHA1

    7d5d73b48a82dfb31b36588dd17eebadeef12f73

  • SHA256

    b6e274cac27af4835e1d456645b7a6b6831bff0eb44fc83cc62f9eb873881c9e

  • SHA512

    7bda659289c3e01d63d15ee539902598ff2253051b6c1fadfbb16d38a327a9aa4b418e1cd46315c66d567e37e09ea019c96239194cd19bb4ba87c40ead3c6755

  • SSDEEP

    1536:GBwl+KXpsqN5vlwWYyhZ9S4A4MwdGxrYhw0E/ov24RylCt/mradAbNB:ww+asqN5aW/hScdGxrYP24RFB2adAh

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

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

Ransom Note
FILES ENCRYPTED Don't worry, you can return all your files! If you want to restore them, write to the mail: [email protected] YOUR ID [email protected] ATTENTION We recommend you contact us directly to avoid overpaying agents 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 (320) 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_e68ee4b03f5bc6fe870e159a4d7c991c_crysis_dharma.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2024-06-11_e68ee4b03f5bc6fe870e159a4d7c991c_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:2012
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:2020
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:3004
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:2672
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:3356
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:2148
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:3428
        • 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:4068
        • 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:2316

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

        2KB

        MD5

        7fe1557a8b01ab8bcee4f54ad9b0e057

        SHA1

        4288a8cc17f286e0e0e4ca3f2b4c09d9b5acd0ba

        SHA256

        0ed018ef85e52f97061b91f5bdf15ea3e83bfcd35d222d1877cf47c88b5ef793

        SHA512

        fcbaf9cdb3b9e5a28c1f45c08287a5d4b12fffd0274b3ebc3f33f2de40f27565ea63e75a9c56201c124bd746fd33f905f2263f37bc18cf9f159e664a3b86cb14