General

  • Target
    avast_free_antivirus_setup_online.exe
  • Size 257KB
  • Sample240718-wxwbxstdqf
  • SHA256 1fb53cd33d285e2807dca6ee3005689f1425b363c46b377958a7431a46488207
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP

Malware Config

Extracted

Path
  • wannacry

Ransom Note
  • Q: What's wrong with my files? A: Ooops, your important files are encrypted. It means you will not be able to access them anymore until they are decrypted. If you follow our instructions, we guarantee that you can decrypt all your files quickly and safely! Let's start decrypting! Q: What do I do? A: First, you need to pay service fees for the decryption. Please send $300 worth of bitcoin to this bitcoin address: 13AM4VW2dhxYgXeQepoHkHSQuy6NgaEb94 Next, please find an application file named "@[email protected]". It is the decrypt software. Run and follow the instructions! (You may need to disable your antivirus for a while.) Q: How can I trust? A: Don't worry about decryption. We will decrypt your files surely because nobody will trust us if we cheat users. * If you need our assistance, send a message by clicking <Contact Us> on the decryptor window. �
Wallets
  • 13AM4VW2dhxYgXeQepoHkHSQuy6NgaEb94

Targets

    • Target
      avast_free_antivirus_setup_online.exe
    • Size 257KB
    • SHA256 1fb53cd33d285e2807dca6ee3005689f1425b363c46b377958a7431a46488207
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP
    • Suspicious use of NtCreateProcessExOtherParentProcess

    • Wannacry

      WannaCry is a ransomware cryptoworm.

    • Deletes shadow copies

      Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

    • Drops file in Drivers directory

    • Sets service image path in registry

    • Drops startup file

    • Impair Defenses: Safe Mode Boot

    • Modifies file permissions

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

      Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.

    • Windows security modification

    • Adds Run key to start application

    • Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Active Setup

      Adversaries may achieve persistence by adding a Registry key to the Active Setup of the local machine.

    • Checks for any installed AV software in registry

    • Checks whether UAC is enabled

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Enumerates connected drives

      Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.

    • Event Triggered Execution: Image File Execution Options Injection

    • File and Directory Permissions Modification: Windows File and Directory Permissions Modification

    • Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2

    • Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

      Bootkits write to the MBR to gain persistence at a level below the operating system.

    • Checks computer location settings

      Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.

    • Drops file in System32 directory

    • Event Triggered Execution: Component Object Model Hijacking

      Adversaries may establish persistence by executing malicious content triggered by hijacked references to Component Object Model (COM) objects.

    • Sets desktop wallpaper using registry

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

Tasks