Analysis
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max time kernel
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max time network
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platform
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resource
win7-20240419-en -
resource tags
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submitted
20-06-2024 19:27
General
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Target
2024-06-20_e0ca8aab0fb03f86b47664271cf17e1d_phobos.exe
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Size
56KB
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MD5
e0ca8aab0fb03f86b47664271cf17e1d
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SHA1
20c16588264bbb183b0b180e9ea8bd3886ab7a47
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SHA256
844afe9491b526a0a7fe3ad39386082353a1944873b92fcd1aa5ff1f0cf4fec9
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SHA512
402e6baa938fbd8b7fb10b5f3054217f1611faa95d3034ee27aed1027536d796ecbb55e91e6b91bb30440b1199a71fa19bd57addbf6d9be0e1c75e29fcdf11e6
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SSDEEP
1536:ENeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJKfiFiGtmtNkU:EQRrmzwR5JtRt8N
Score
10/10
Malware Config
Extracted
Path
C:\info.hta
Ransom Note
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC '-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01//EN' 'http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd'>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset='windows-1251'>
<title>encrypted</title>
<HTA:APPLICATION
ICON='msiexec.exe'
SINGLEINSTANCE='yes'
SysMenu="no">
<script language='JScript'>
window.moveTo(50, 50);
window.resizeTo(screen.width - 100, screen.height - 100);
</script>
<style type='text/css'>
body {
font: 15px Tahoma, sans-serif;
margin: 10px;
line-height: 25px;
background: #EDEDED;
}
img {
display:inline-block;
}
.bold {
font-weight: bold;
}
.mark {
background: #D0D0E8;
padding: 2px 5px;
}
.header {
text-align: center;
font-size: 30px;
line-height: 50px;
font-weight: bold;
margin-bottom:20px;
}
.info {
background: #D0D0E8;
border-left: 10px solid #00008B;
}
.alert {
background: #FFE4E4;
border-left: 10px solid #FF0000;
}
.private {
border: 1px dashed #000;
background: #FFFFEF;
}
.note {
height: auto;
padding-bottom: 1px;
margin: 15px 0;
}
.note .title {
font-weight: bold;
text-indent: 10px;
height: 30px;
line-height: 30px;
padding-top: 10px;
}
.note .mark {
background: #A2A2B5;
}
.note ul {
margin-top: 0;
}
.note pre {
margin-left: 15px;
line-height: 13px;
font-size: 13px;
}
.footer {
position:fixed;
bottom:0;
right:0;
text-align: right;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div class='header'>
<img src='data:image/png;base64,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'>
<div>All your files have been encrypted!</div>
</div>
<div class='bold'>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 <span class='mark'>[email protected]</span></div>
<div class='bold'>Write this ID in the title of your message <span class='mark'>8DC4A3DA-3538</span></div>
<div class='bold'>In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to this e-mail:<span class='mark'>[email protected]</span></div>
<div>
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 tool that will decrypt all your files.
</div>
<div class='note info'>
<div class='title'>Free decryption as guarantee</div>
<ul>Before paying you can send us up to 5 files for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 4Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.) </ul>
</div>
<div class='note info'>
<div class='title'>How to obtain Bitcoins</div>
<ul>
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.
<br><a href='https://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins'>https://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins</a>
<br> Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here:
<br><a href='http://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/'>http://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/</a>
</ul>
</div>
<div class='note alert'>
<div class='title'>Attention!</div>
<ul>
<li>Do not rename encrypted files.</li>
<li>Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.</li>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>
</div>
</body>
</html>
Emails
class='mark'>[email protected]</span></div>
class='mark'>[email protected]</span></div>
URLs
http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd'>
Signatures
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Phobos
Phobos ransomware appeared at the beginning of 2019.
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Deletes shadow copies 3 TTPs
Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.
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Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit 1 TTPs 4 IoCs
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Renames multiple (324) files with added filename extension
This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
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Deletes backup catalog 3 TTPs 2 IoCs
Uses wbadmin.exe to inhibit system recovery.
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Modifies Windows Firewall 2 TTPs 2 IoCs
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Drops startup file 3 IoCs
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Reads user/profile data of web browsers 2 TTPs
Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.
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Adds Run key to start application 2 TTPs 2 IoCs
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Drops desktop.ini file(s) 64 IoCs
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Drops file in Program Files directory 64 IoCs
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Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs
Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s).
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Event Triggered Execution: Netsh Helper DLL 1 TTPs 6 IoCs
Netsh.exe (also referred to as Netshell) is a command-line scripting utility used to interact with the network configuration of a system.
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Interacts with shadow copies 3 TTPs 2 IoCs
Shadow copies are often targeted by ransomware to inhibit system recovery.
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Modifies Internet Explorer settings 1 TTPs 4 IoCs
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Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
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Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 64 IoCs
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Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 64 IoCs
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Uses Task Scheduler COM API 1 TTPs
The Task Scheduler COM API can be used to schedule applications to run on boot or at set times.
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Uses Volume Shadow Copy service COM API
The Volume Shadow Copy service is used to manage backups/snapshots.
Processes
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2024-06-20_e0ca8aab0fb03f86b47664271cf17e1d_phobos.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2024-06-20_e0ca8aab0fb03f86b47664271cf17e1d_phobos.exe"1⤵
- Drops startup file
- Adds Run key to start application
- Drops desktop.ini file(s)
- Drops file in Program Files directory
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2024-06-20_e0ca8aab0fb03f86b47664271cf17e1d_phobos.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2024-06-20_e0ca8aab0fb03f86b47664271cf17e1d_phobos.exe"2⤵
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C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"2⤵
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
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C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exevssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet3⤵
- Interacts with shadow copies
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C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exewmic shadowcopy delete3⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
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C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exebcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures3⤵
- Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
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C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exebcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no3⤵
- Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
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C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exewbadmin delete catalog -quiet3⤵
- Deletes backup catalog
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C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"2⤵
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
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C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exenetsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off3⤵
- Modifies Windows Firewall
- Event Triggered Execution: Netsh Helper DLL
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C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exenetsh firewall set opmode mode=disable3⤵
- Modifies Windows Firewall
- Event Triggered Execution: Netsh Helper DLL
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C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe"C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\info.hta"2⤵
- Modifies Internet Explorer settings
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C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe"C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\users\public\desktop\info.hta"2⤵
- Modifies Internet Explorer settings
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C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe"C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\info.hta"2⤵
- Modifies Internet Explorer settings
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C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe"C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "F:\info.hta"2⤵
- Modifies Internet Explorer settings
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C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"2⤵
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
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C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exevssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet3⤵
- Interacts with shadow copies
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C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exewmic shadowcopy delete3⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
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C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exebcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures3⤵
- Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
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C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exebcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no3⤵
- Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
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C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exewbadmin delete catalog -quiet3⤵
- Deletes backup catalog
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C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exeC:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
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C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
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C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exeC:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding1⤵
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C:\Windows\System32\vds.exeC:\Windows\System32\vds.exe1⤵
Network
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15
Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Create or Modify System Process
1Windows Service
1Event Triggered Execution
1Netsh Helper DLL
1Privilege Escalation
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Create or Modify System Process
1Windows Service
1Event Triggered Execution
1Netsh Helper DLL
1Replay Monitor
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Downloads
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C:\info.htaFilesize
5KB
MD59ea91d950e9c36d2a9e8f9b30ead5259
SHA196d440aae564e77b8f2e59897c3e69b00e8b48bc
SHA256aef5f5f296997bb1751a666850087bbc5647d461f71e3f0174cd06c8c23b6d8c
SHA512241b67d6e4947d572d945f280bcdb3f95d64b8e048d79c85832ff18d9ee0542adb74b923bcbaba04c3cadd9528eea5588a0adb068178a9f45fbda32eaeadd46d