Analysis

  • max time kernel
    1800s
  • max time network
    1747s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20240508-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20240508-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system
  • submitted
    22-06-2024 12:26

General

  • Target

    CoronaVirus.exe

  • Size

    1.0MB

  • MD5

    055d1462f66a350d9886542d4d79bc2b

  • SHA1

    f1086d2f667d807dbb1aa362a7a809ea119f2565

  • SHA256

    dddf7894b2e6aafa1903384759d68455c3a4a8348a7e2da3bd272555eba9bec0

  • SHA512

    2c5e570226252bdb2104c90d5b75f11493af8ed1be8cb0fd14e3f324311a82138753064731b80ce8e8b120b3fe7009b21a50e9f4583d534080e28ab84b83fee1

  • SSDEEP

    24576:FRYz/ERA0eMuWfHvgPw/83JI8CorP9qY0:FE/yADMuYvgP93JIc2

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 97525897 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 (519) 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 3 TTPs 2 IoCs

    Shadow copies are often targeted by ransomware to inhibit system recovery.

  • Modifies registry class 1 IoCs
  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 3 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of SetWindowsHookEx 1 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\CoronaVirus.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\CoronaVirus.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:1008
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:1420
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:7508
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:11640
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:2220
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:16364
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:1300
        • 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:2696
          • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
            "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
            2⤵
              PID:3604
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:11760
          • C:\Windows\system32\werfault.exe
            werfault.exe /h /shared Global\eeef7da5db7f46a5b7e745160ba33a84 /t 4252 /p 3604
            1⤵
              PID:5668
            • C:\Windows\system32\werfault.exe
              werfault.exe /h /shared Global\30018cef91e54b98a7a036941d6f62f4 /t 3784 /p 2696
              1⤵
                PID:5576
              • C:\Windows\system32\OpenWith.exe
                C:\Windows\system32\OpenWith.exe -Embedding
                1⤵
                • Modifies registry class
                • Suspicious use of SetWindowsHookEx
                PID:5876

              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

              1
              T1112

              Direct Volume Access

              1
              T1006

              Credential Access

              Unsecured Credentials

              1
              T1552

              Credentials In Files

              1
              T1552.001

              Discovery

              Query Registry

              1
              T1012

              System Information Discovery

              2
              T1082

              Collection

              Data from Local System

              1
              T1005

              Impact

              Inhibit System Recovery

              2
              T1490

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              Downloads

              • C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\AppvIsvSubsystems32.dll.id-97525897.[[email protected]].ncov
                Filesize

                2.7MB

                MD5

                887f6bb4a9bda2efbfd69ab1e294ac8e

                SHA1

                707f519cd92561b5a9476fdb3a049e285de8b753

                SHA256

                5c232da5b285d4a85e4c5acf35c8c80c90558e558c6b94df227f7e530790c280

                SHA512

                4b47120e9e0bb19b5fa7b3408da65fdc403e45528b14e717a8e46b0c33130cf024c86e2962b3c367181c7d8d63ea6054596ca64582093e03d0f97a0bf537ef2c

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

                13KB

                MD5

                9c6685fb62839f633b86cccb6033cf4e

                SHA1

                d1fd6721ec1aec6eaa2ded555313de27b433253c

                SHA256

                ce0b44137bdd155e8a433f7514de9f8183280d05fb3a51006a9f7d8b5409e791

                SHA512

                411fa9737b6aea0ad44c99edb53e7bb27bca779c2facc2a3acca831530b40cd818d083f348e120aee919a61c73da6c74dbe3c79129f91c7e6928801bebf35d43

              • memory/1008-0-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000056F000-memory.dmp
                Filesize

                1.4MB

              • memory/1008-1-0x000000000ADC0000-0x000000000ADF4000-memory.dmp
                Filesize

                208KB

              • memory/1008-2-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000056F000-memory.dmp
                Filesize

                1.4MB

              • memory/1008-24673-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000056F000-memory.dmp
                Filesize

                1.4MB

              • memory/1008-24686-0x000000000ADC0000-0x000000000ADF4000-memory.dmp
                Filesize

                208KB