Analysis

  • max time kernel
    150s
  • max time network
    52s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20240508-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20240508-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system
  • submitted
    14/06/2024, 14:29

General

  • Target
    2024-06-14_1e671ca2cbefd97438ca78c1cb3aaa33_crysis_dharma.exe
  • Size 92KB
  • Sample240614-rtlk4avapf
  • SHA256 71d4fe0aebfc24fbd7b7d6009c3a8c5d6ba1c0321ed0858d69b6ede7e9ae3c78
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP

Malware Config

Extracted

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

Ransom Note
  • We downloaded to our servers and encrypted all your databases and personal information! If you do not write to us within 24 hours, we will start publishing and selling your data on the darknet on hacker sites and offer the information to your competitors email us: [email protected] YOUR ID If you haven't heard back within 24 hours, write to this email: [email protected] IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Keep in mind that once your data appears on our leak site,it could be bought by your competitors at any second, so don't hesitate for a long time.The sooner you pay the ransom, the sooner your company will be safe.. Guarantee:If we don't provide you with a decryptor or delete your data after you pay,no one will pay us in the future. We value our reputation. Guarantee key:To prove that the decryption key exists, we can test the file (not the database and backup) for free. Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss. Don't go to recovery companies - they are essentially just middlemen.Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) we're the only ones who have the decryption keys.

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\2024-06-14_1e671ca2cbefd97438ca78c1cb3aaa33_crysis_dharma.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2024-06-14_1e671ca2cbefd97438ca78c1cb3aaa33_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:3640
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:4700
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:6832
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:6816
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:3592
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:6352
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:2188
        • 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:8352
          • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
            "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
            2⤵
              PID:116
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:5376

          Network

                MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

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                Downloads

                AppvIsvSubsystems32.dll.id-334453EE.[[email protected]].SYSDF

                • Path C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\AppvIsvSubsystems32.dll.id-334453EE.[[email protected]].SYSDF
                • Size 2.7MB
                • SHA256 200d557b799bc25bcd830ac310096498576a35cdd6dd7e3ad62617434dfce98c
                • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP

                Info.hta

                • Path C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta
                • Size 7KB
                • SHA256 8a56a8e6faa1b6253a19189e2240ecbaa817a46329e80b020d2dabf5c68089a1
                • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP