Analysis

  • max time kernel
    149s
  • max time network
    150s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20240508-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20240508-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system
  • submitted
    12/06/2024, 14:35

General

  • Target
    2024-06-12_413443274c074af176227fea2d42d261_crysis_dharma.exe
  • Size 92KB
  • Sample240612-rx3nsascmj
  • SHA256 f8d52ecc66cf99f352a8a0bdf139ec8484f858de6261eeb0b609441fa496fa75
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP

Malware Config

Extracted

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

Ransom Note
  • All FILES ENCRYPTED "RSA1024" All YOUR FILES HAVE BEEN ENCRYPTED!!! IF YOU WANT TO RESTORE THEM, WRITE US TO THE E-MAIL [email protected] IN THE LETTER WRITE YOUR ID, YOUR ID 5B68B59C IF YOU ARE NOT ANSWERED, WRITE TO EMAIL: [email protected] YOUR SECRET KEY WILL BE STORED ON A SERVER 7 DAYS, AFTER 7 DAYS IT MAY BE OVERWRITTEN BY OTHER KEYS, DON'T PULL TIME, WAITING YOUR EMAIL FREE DECRYPTION FOR PROOF 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.) DECRYPTION PROCESS: When you make sure of decryption possibility transfer the money to our bitcoin wallet. As soon as we receive the money we will send you: 1. Decryption program. 2. Detailed instruction for decryption. 3. And individual keys for decrypting your files. !WARNING! 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 (524) 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_413443274c074af176227fea2d42d261_crysis_dharma.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2024-06-12_413443274c074af176227fea2d42d261_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:5084
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:1128
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:4356
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:6612
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:6736
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:8880
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:1388
        • 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:2600
          • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
            "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
            2⤵
              PID:7176
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:5728

          Network

                MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

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                Downloads

                AppvIsvSubsystems32.dll.id-5B68B59C.[[email protected]].Q1G

                • Path C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\AppvIsvSubsystems32.dll.id-5B68B59C.[[email protected]].Q1G
                • Size 2.7MB
                • SHA256 634a06191cd301be3bc36f48c666d0298af85f51a13d6808e2cd556c424cc89d
                • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP

                Info.hta

                • Path C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta
                • Size 13KB
                • SHA256 e76890b551762fe37e5b8d76f914664c179b9ba66f78d8c029ced8d0ce142d89
                • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP