chaos | 7fd0f9fc2fc543790514ee2ad137d546465c089aaef1e2c440a2b4cc3a10997c

Analysis

max time kernel
119s
max time network
120s
platform
windows7_x64
resource
win7-20240221-en
resource tags

arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20240221-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
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04-07-2024 09:22

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General

Target

REDLINE_STEALER.exe
Size

289KB
MD5

4a334b29a2f5f4caa8b69efe735b99c3
SHA1

9f43e471fd74ce2f1c41316d0cb73ca54cc6b629
SHA256

7fd0f9fc2fc543790514ee2ad137d546465c089aaef1e2c440a2b4cc3a10997c
SHA512

81a302429fc68a7f0650a48c1d6b446217b4354d46ebe3e44f4e70e849fec04ff41fefa366e1301dfd3cd8453c27a08a6b431022b180a1cd88906915c650e085
SSDEEP

6144:Z6r92dScRiDH6b/e8/8li3GXuE3y7ddtgx:BSSiDHe/d/8li3G+Ei7ddte

Score

10^/10

chaos defense_evasion evasion execution impact ransomware spyware stealer

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\Users\Admin\Documents\191719.README.txt

Ransom Note

All of your files have been encrypted Your computer was infected with a ransomware virus. Your files have been encrypted and you won't be able to decrypt them without our help.What can I do to get my files back?You can buy our special decryption software, this software will allow you to recover all of your data and remove the ransomware from your computer.The price for the software is $15. Payment can be made in Bitcoin only. In the event of non-payment, all files, passwords, and credit cards for all your accounts will be published online How do I pay, where do I get Bitcoin? Purchasing Bitcoin varies from country to country, you are best advised to do a quick google search yourself to find out how to buy Bitcoin. Contact us before paying to ensure decryption Telegram:t.me/Anon3621 Payment informationAmount: 0.000215749 BTC Bitcoin Address:3QEZdpib6bpy6443TJ6Sev9a1LzuKvwsYm

Signatures

Chaos
Ransomware family first seen in June 2021.
ransomware chaos

Chaos Ransomware 3 IoCs

resource	yara_rule
behavioral1/memory/2112-1-0x0000000000350000-0x000000000039E000-memory.dmp	family_chaos
behavioral1/files/0x000d00000001231a-5.dat	family_chaos
behavioral1/memory/1712-7-0x00000000008E0000-0x000000000092E000-memory.dmp	family_chaos

Deletes shadow copies 3 TTPs
Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.
ransomware defense_evasion impact execution

File Deletion
T1070.004

Inhibit System Recovery
T1490

Windows Management Instrumentation
T1047

Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit 1 TTPs 2 IoCs

ransomware evasion

Inhibit System Recovery

T1490

pid	Process
1284	bcdedit.exe
2348	bcdedit.exe

Deletes backup catalog 3 TTPs 1 IoCs

Uses wbadmin.exe to inhibit system recovery.

ransomware

Command and Scripting Interpreter

T1059

File Deletion

T1070.004

Inhibit System Recovery

T1490

pid	Process
1680	wbadmin.exe

Drops startup file 3 IoCs

description	ioc	Process
File created	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\svchost.url	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File created	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\191719.README.txt	svchost.exe

Executes dropped EXE 1 IoCs

pid	Process
1712	svchost.exe

Reads user/profile data of web browsers 2 TTPs
Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.
spyware stealer

Data from Local System
T1005

Credentials In Files
T1552.001

Drops desktop.ini file(s) 34 IoCs

description	ioc	Process
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Contacts\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Maintenance\Desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Public\Pictures\Sample Pictures\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Documents\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Searches\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo\Desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Public\Documents\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Public\Videos\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Public\Videos\Sample Videos\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Public\Desktop\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	F:\$RECYCLE.BIN\S-1-5-21-2297530677-1229052932-2803917579-1000\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Favorites\Links\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Favorites\Links for United States\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Public\Pictures\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Accessibility\Desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Tools\Desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Links\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Music\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Favorites\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Public\Music\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Public\Music\Sample Music\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Downloads\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Saved Games\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Videos\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Libraries\desktop.ini	svchost.exe

Sets desktop wallpaper using registry 2 TTPs 1 IoCs

ransomware

Defacement

T1491

Modify Registry

T1112

description	ioc	Process
Set value (str)	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2297530677-1229052932-2803917579-1000\Control Panel\Desktop\Wallpaper = "C:\\Users\\Admin\\AppData\\Local\\Temp\\21hjuxvnl.jpg"	svchost.exe

Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs
Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s).

System Information Discovery
T1082

Interacts with shadow copies 3 TTPs 1 IoCs

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

ransomware

File Deletion

T1070.004

Inhibit System Recovery

T1490

Direct Volume Access

T1006

pid	Process
2460	vssadmin.exe

Opens file in notepad (likely ransom note) 1 IoCs

ransomware

pid	Process
3000	NOTEPAD.EXE

Suspicious behavior: AddClipboardFormatListener 1 IoCs

pid	Process
1712	svchost.exe

Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 5 IoCs

pid	Process
2112	REDLINE_STEALER.exe
2112	REDLINE_STEALER.exe
1712	svchost.exe
1712	svchost.exe
1712	svchost.exe

Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 48 IoCs

description	pid	Process
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	2112	REDLINE_STEALER.exe
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	1712	svchost.exe
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	2480	vssvc.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	2480	vssvc.exe
Token: SeAuditPrivilege	2480	vssvc.exe
Token: SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeSecurityPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeSystemProfilePrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeSystemtimePrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeProfSingleProcessPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeShutdownPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeRemoteShutdownPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeUndockPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeManageVolumePrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: 33	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: 34	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: 35	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeSecurityPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeSystemProfilePrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeSystemtimePrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeProfSingleProcessPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeShutdownPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeRemoteShutdownPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeUndockPrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeManageVolumePrivilege	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: 33	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: 34	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: 35	2884	WMIC.exe
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	1440	wbengine.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	1440	wbengine.exe
Token: SeSecurityPrivilege	1440	wbengine.exe

Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 30 IoCs

description	pid	Process	procid_target
PID 2112 wrote to memory of 1712	2112	REDLINE_STEALER.exe	28
PID 2112 wrote to memory of 1712	2112	REDLINE_STEALER.exe	28
PID 2112 wrote to memory of 1712	2112	REDLINE_STEALER.exe	28
PID 1712 wrote to memory of 2624	1712	svchost.exe	30
PID 1712 wrote to memory of 2624	1712	svchost.exe	30
PID 1712 wrote to memory of 2624	1712	svchost.exe	30
PID 2624 wrote to memory of 2460	2624	cmd.exe	32
PID 2624 wrote to memory of 2460	2624	cmd.exe	32
PID 2624 wrote to memory of 2460	2624	cmd.exe	32
PID 2624 wrote to memory of 2884	2624	cmd.exe	35
PID 2624 wrote to memory of 2884	2624	cmd.exe	35
PID 2624 wrote to memory of 2884	2624	cmd.exe	35
PID 1712 wrote to memory of 2000	1712	svchost.exe	37
PID 1712 wrote to memory of 2000	1712	svchost.exe	37
PID 1712 wrote to memory of 2000	1712	svchost.exe	37
PID 2000 wrote to memory of 1284	2000	cmd.exe	39
PID 2000 wrote to memory of 1284	2000	cmd.exe	39
PID 2000 wrote to memory of 1284	2000	cmd.exe	39
PID 2000 wrote to memory of 2348	2000	cmd.exe	40
PID 2000 wrote to memory of 2348	2000	cmd.exe	40
PID 2000 wrote to memory of 2348	2000	cmd.exe	40
PID 1712 wrote to memory of 404	1712	svchost.exe	41
PID 1712 wrote to memory of 404	1712	svchost.exe	41
PID 1712 wrote to memory of 404	1712	svchost.exe	41
PID 404 wrote to memory of 1680	404	cmd.exe	43
PID 404 wrote to memory of 1680	404	cmd.exe	43
PID 404 wrote to memory of 1680	404	cmd.exe	43
PID 1712 wrote to memory of 3000	1712	svchost.exe	47
PID 1712 wrote to memory of 3000	1712	svchost.exe	47
PID 1712 wrote to memory of 3000	1712	svchost.exe	47

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.
persistence

Query Registry
T1012
Uses Volume Shadow Copy service COM API
The Volume Shadow Copy service is used to manage backups/snapshots.
ransomware

C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\REDLINE_STEALER.exe
"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\REDLINE_STEALER.exe"
1⤵
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:2112
- C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\svchost.exe
  "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\svchost.exe"
  2⤵
  - Drops startup file
  - Executes dropped EXE
  - Drops desktop.ini file(s)
  - Sets desktop wallpaper using registry
  - Suspicious behavior: AddClipboardFormatListener
  - Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
  - Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
  - Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
  PID:1712
- - C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe
    "C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe" /C vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet & wmic shadowcopy delete
    3⤵
    - Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:2624
  - - C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
      vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
      4⤵
      Interacts with shadow copies
      PID:2460
  - - C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
      wmic shadowcopy delete
      4⤵
      Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:2884
- - C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe
    "C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe" /C bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures & bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
    3⤵
    - Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:2000
  - - C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
      bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
      4⤵
      Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
      PID:1284
  - - C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
      bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
      4⤵
      Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
      PID:2348
- - C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe
    "C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe" /C wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
    3⤵
    - Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:404
  - - C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
      wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
      4⤵
      Deletes backup catalog
      PID:1680
- - C:\Windows\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
    "C:\Windows\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE" C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\191719.README.txt
    3⤵
    - Opens file in notepad (likely ransom note)
    PID:3000

C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:2480

C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
"C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:1440

C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
1⤵
PID:1656

C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
1⤵
PID:1696

Network

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

Reconnaissance

Resource Development

Initial Access

Execution

Command and Scripting Interpreter

T1059

Windows Management Instrumentation

T1047

Persistence

Privilege Escalation

Defense Evasion

Direct Volume Access

T1006

Indicator Removal

T1070

File Deletion

T1070.004

Modify Registry

T1112

Credential Access

Unsecured Credentials

T1552

Credentials In Files

T1552.001

Discovery

Query Registry

T1012

System Information Discovery

T1082

Lateral Movement

Collection

Data from Local System

T1005

Command and Control

Exfiltration

Impact

Defacement

T1491

Inhibit System Recovery

T1490

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Downloads

C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\svchost.exe

Filesize
289KB

MD5
4a334b29a2f5f4caa8b69efe735b99c3

SHA1
9f43e471fd74ce2f1c41316d0cb73ca54cc6b629

SHA256
7fd0f9fc2fc543790514ee2ad137d546465c089aaef1e2c440a2b4cc3a10997c

SHA512
81a302429fc68a7f0650a48c1d6b446217b4354d46ebe3e44f4e70e849fec04ff41fefa366e1301dfd3cd8453c27a08a6b431022b180a1cd88906915c650e085

Download Submit
C:\Users\Admin\Documents\191719.README.txt

Filesize
914B

MD5
0fda88ded6bfe7c5aa225a0bfedd8b7a

SHA1
aef0dfa54038350a10294b26f12f3d30b898a06e

SHA256
e6d0b3f7fcc238463eca03e6c901c1444ae57d6bedfcac6f7c6d6d649afa1815

SHA512
f67cc7a8b47a2c5cb278c111760b44b19058b4c414b3afeb714b5be76c2c5dcc832d6514077f24d05653037c76272db86d806e95305b47067536092055d0abb8

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memory/1712-7-0x00000000008E0000-0x000000000092E000-memory.dmp

Filesize
312KB

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memory/1712-15-0x000007FEF59E0000-0x000007FEF63CC000-memory.dmp

Filesize
9.9MB

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memory/1712-28-0x000007FEF59E0000-0x000007FEF63CC000-memory.dmp

Filesize
9.9MB

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memory/1712-418-0x000007FEF59E0000-0x000007FEF63CC000-memory.dmp

Filesize
9.9MB

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memory/2112-0-0x000007FEF59E3000-0x000007FEF59E4000-memory.dmp

Filesize
4KB

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memory/2112-1-0x0000000000350000-0x000000000039E000-memory.dmp

Filesize
312KB

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