Analysis

  • max time kernel
    152s
  • max time network
    149s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20240226-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20240226-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system
  • submitted
    12-06-2024 14:45

General

  • Target

    2024-06-12_84cd11f8dc086a4dee1b996d46405fbf_crysis_dharma.exe

  • Size

    92KB

  • MD5

    84cd11f8dc086a4dee1b996d46405fbf

  • SHA1

    765991576d77d15cb42a57200de5ccd3639cc339

  • SHA256

    e3a59ccc25b0e346f32bd98a81197b9afd6ba0a2023298a346408147538e866e

  • SHA512

    5ad9771b7c3b770dfce38db3307a600e65f00149eb6575baf3af2cc98f423e91d36a75febfd09d0b49b82d168f964c305a8cb239a5e5925aaa388f9a9056ae26

  • SSDEEP

    1536:GBwl+KXpsqN5vlwWYyhZ9S4AEnIG37MsKETxpXLTDJnhYlnepLHBBobYrBjtBXAr:ww+asqN5aW/hSqnI8Mh475ndpbP/tB

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 EBD38068 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 (711) 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\2024-06-12_84cd11f8dc086a4dee1b996d46405fbf_crysis_dharma.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2024-06-12_84cd11f8dc086a4dee1b996d46405fbf_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:2428
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:3164
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:2112
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:5048
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:4468
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:4980
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:5764
        • 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:5172
          • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
            "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
            2⤵
              PID:6900
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:3368
          • C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe
            "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --type=utility --utility-sub-type=asset_store.mojom.AssetStoreService --lang=en-US --service-sandbox-type=asset_store_service --no-appcompat-clear --mojo-platform-channel-handle=3804 --field-trial-handle=2280,i,11703952675008463361,17436195144517971517,262144 --variations-seed-version /prefetch:8
            1⤵
              PID:4220

            Network

            MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

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            Downloads

            • C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\C2R32.dll.id-EBD38068.[[email protected]].gamma

              Filesize

              2.7MB

              MD5

              8570a2e528405d61105378aa397ecdd3

              SHA1

              fbcd71acf32298a2ae144ebfecb70abad6a79278

              SHA256

              8688285fa05ec1030e335d037bef9cc384d79003df2e1d170a1077346d08e232

              SHA512

              66d4001336053b481110f6ffd00b12aec8ffe8acc2f23fee34fa5264fa47624e0194580366487669861541cfcc541774a0bd037fd2563aeee6e3a51fed645ffc

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

              Filesize

              13KB

              MD5

              034247b24aaecef42ce6837d193bad02

              SHA1

              ddf45173ca0521b047476f39d2af557d99a394ee

              SHA256

              e8e2557cf7fd286710df631b366652fc843187c52724fb0ee3365da03b817b97

              SHA512

              f523447ad44a025a726e4e80ed57795bef52b7fa5aa94954830ce3060deba69d5732b2c98ac3e942897971923e9554e09ad366dc680f910baeae76a3edb2e024