chaos | d23b771e43e949ffb3687e92c0d0a9daa5609c2b54d92d06d029dceea1450955

Analysis

max time kernel
134s
max time network
126s
platform
windows10-2004_x64
resource
win10v2004-20240802-en
resource tags

arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20240802-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system
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General

Target

20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
Size

25KB
MD5

a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376
SHA1

05dcd0a7c44824577d44cce0a909a9fcbb183775
SHA256

d23b771e43e949ffb3687e92c0d0a9daa5609c2b54d92d06d029dceea1450955
SHA512

a6c2dbbd21072fd035862a1385e2ceaee7e4187aaac4fc9a410ab411257c0ee33f2f7ab6529de0b4c5bbd5d57de7fdab7fcbbfb934e68237f013a6de0b178aa8
SSDEEP

384:dZkMg/bqoymcxtingEQc4+X0ZG8JFr91CnmIxb5MeRmUD:d+qoyptoDd4+kEUFr9NIxbaeQU

Score

10^/10

chaos defense_evasion evasion execution impact ransomware spyware stealer

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\Users\Admin\Documents\read_it.txt

Family

chaos

Ransom Note

----> Chaos is multi language ransomware. Translate your note to any language <---- 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 $1,500. Payment can be made in Bitcoin only. 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. Many of our customers have reported these sites to be fast and reliable: Coinmama - hxxps://www.coinmama.com Bitpanda - hxxps://www.bitpanda.com Payment informationAmount: 0.1473766 BTC Bitcoin Address: bc1qlnzcep4l4ac0ttdrq7awxev9ehu465f2vpt9x0

Signatures

Chaos
Ransomware family first seen in June 2021.
ransomware chaos

Chaos Ransomware 2 IoCs

resource	yara_rule
behavioral2/memory/1224-0-0x0000000000280000-0x0000000000290000-memory.dmp	family_chaos
behavioral2/files/0x000600000001da42-6.dat	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
3736	bcdedit.exe
3456	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
3076	wbadmin.exe

Checks computer location settings 2 TTPs 2 IoCs

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

Query Registry

T1012

System Information Discovery

T1082

description	ioc	Process
Key value queried	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-945322488-2060912225-3527527000-1000\Control Panel\International\Geo\Nation	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
Key value queried	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-945322488-2060912225-3527527000-1000\Control Panel\International\Geo\Nation	svchost.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\read_it.txt	svchost.exe

Executes dropped EXE 1 IoCs

pid	Process
440	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	F:\$RECYCLE.BIN\S-1-5-21-945322488-2060912225-3527527000-1000\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\Saved Pictures\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\OneDrive\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Public\Music\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Links\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Contacts\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\Camera Roll\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Favorites\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\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\Documents\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\Start Menu\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\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\Desktop\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Downloads\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Music\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Saved Games\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\AccountPictures\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\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Maintenance\Desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessibility\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Public\Pictures\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Favorites\Links\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Libraries\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\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Public\Documents\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Public\Videos\desktop.ini	svchost.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\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\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\desktop.ini	svchost.exe

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

System Information Discovery
T1082

Checks SCSI registry key(s) 3 TTPs 4 IoCs

SCSI information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.

Query Registry

T1012

Peripheral Device Discovery

T1120

System Information Discovery

T1082

description	ioc	Process
Key opened	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\SCSI\DISK&VEN_WDC&PROD_WDS100T2B0A\4&215468A5&0&000000	vds.exe
Key value queried	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\SCSI\Disk&Ven_WDC&Prod_WDS100T2B0A\4&215468a5&0&000000\FriendlyName	vds.exe
Key opened	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\SCSI\CDROM&VEN_QEMU&PROD_QEMU_DVD-ROM\4&215468A5&0&010000	vds.exe
Key value queried	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\SCSI\CdRom&Ven_QEMU&Prod_QEMU_DVD-ROM\4&215468a5&0&010000\FriendlyName	vds.exe

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
1896	vssadmin.exe

Modifies registry class 1 IoCs

description	ioc	Process
Key created	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-945322488-2060912225-3527527000-1000_Classes\Local Settings	svchost.exe

Opens file in notepad (likely ransom note) 1 IoCs

ransomware

pid	Process
2288	NOTEPAD.EXE

Suspicious behavior: AddClipboardFormatListener 1 IoCs

pid	Process
440	svchost.exe

Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 50 IoCs

pid	Process
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe
440	svchost.exe

Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 50 IoCs

description	pid	Process
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	440	svchost.exe
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	3564	vssvc.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	3564	vssvc.exe
Token: SeAuditPrivilege	3564	vssvc.exe
Token: SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeSecurityPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeSystemProfilePrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeSystemtimePrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeProfSingleProcessPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeShutdownPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeRemoteShutdownPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeUndockPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeManageVolumePrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: 33	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: 34	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: 35	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: 36	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeSecurityPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeSystemProfilePrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeSystemtimePrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeProfSingleProcessPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeShutdownPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeRemoteShutdownPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeUndockPrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeManageVolumePrivilege	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: 33	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: 34	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: 35	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: 36	2040	WMIC.exe
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	912	wbengine.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	912	wbengine.exe
Token: SeSecurityPrivilege	912	wbengine.exe

Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 20 IoCs

description	pid	Process	procid_target
PID 1224 wrote to memory of 440	1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe	88
PID 1224 wrote to memory of 440	1224	20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe	88
PID 440 wrote to memory of 956	440	svchost.exe	95
PID 440 wrote to memory of 956	440	svchost.exe	95
PID 956 wrote to memory of 1896	956	cmd.exe	97
PID 956 wrote to memory of 1896	956	cmd.exe	97
PID 956 wrote to memory of 2040	956	cmd.exe	100
PID 956 wrote to memory of 2040	956	cmd.exe	100
PID 440 wrote to memory of 3156	440	svchost.exe	101
PID 440 wrote to memory of 3156	440	svchost.exe	101
PID 3156 wrote to memory of 3736	3156	cmd.exe	103
PID 3156 wrote to memory of 3736	3156	cmd.exe	103
PID 3156 wrote to memory of 3456	3156	cmd.exe	104
PID 3156 wrote to memory of 3456	3156	cmd.exe	104
PID 440 wrote to memory of 3368	440	svchost.exe	105
PID 440 wrote to memory of 3368	440	svchost.exe	105
PID 3368 wrote to memory of 3076	3368	cmd.exe	107
PID 3368 wrote to memory of 3076	3368	cmd.exe	107
PID 440 wrote to memory of 2288	440	svchost.exe	111
PID 440 wrote to memory of 2288	440	svchost.exe	111

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\20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe
"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\20240824a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376destroyerwannacry.exe"
1⤵
- Checks computer location settings
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:1224
- C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\svchost.exe
  "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\svchost.exe"
  2⤵
  - Checks computer location settings
  - Drops startup file
  - Executes dropped EXE
  - Drops desktop.ini file(s)
  - Modifies registry class
  - Suspicious behavior: AddClipboardFormatListener
  - Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
  - Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
  - Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
  PID:440
- - 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:956
  - - C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
      vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
      4⤵
      Interacts with shadow copies
      PID:1896
  - - C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
      wmic shadowcopy delete
      4⤵
      Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:2040
- - 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:3156
  - - C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
      bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
      4⤵
      Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
      PID:3736
  - - C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
      bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
      4⤵
      Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
      PID:3456
- - C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe
    "C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe" /C wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
    3⤵
    - Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:3368
  - - C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
      wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
      4⤵
      Deletes backup catalog
      PID:3076
- - C:\Windows\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
    "C:\Windows\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE" C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\read_it.txt
    3⤵
    - Opens file in notepad (likely ransom note)
    PID:2288

C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:3564

C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
"C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:912

C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
1⤵
PID:1912

C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
1⤵
- Checks SCSI registry key(s)
PID:752

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

Credential Access

Unsecured Credentials

T1552

Credentials In Files

T1552.001

Discovery

Peripheral Device Discovery

T1120

Query Registry

T1012

System Information Discovery

T1082

Lateral Movement

Collection

Data from Local System

T1005

Command and Control

Exfiltration

Impact

Inhibit System Recovery

T1490

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Downloads

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

Filesize
25KB

MD5
a227cc773d7c8dd4d17e36cf1a000376

SHA1
05dcd0a7c44824577d44cce0a909a9fcbb183775

SHA256
d23b771e43e949ffb3687e92c0d0a9daa5609c2b54d92d06d029dceea1450955

SHA512
a6c2dbbd21072fd035862a1385e2ceaee7e4187aaac4fc9a410ab411257c0ee33f2f7ab6529de0b4c5bbd5d57de7fdab7fcbbfb934e68237f013a6de0b178aa8

Download Submit
C:\Users\Admin\Documents\read_it.txt

Filesize
964B

MD5
4217b8b83ce3c3f70029a056546f8fd0

SHA1
487cdb5733d073a0427418888e8f7070fe782a03

SHA256
7d767e907be373c680d1f7884d779588eb643bebb3f27bf3b5ed4864aa4d8121

SHA512
2a58c99fa52f99c276e27eb98aef2ce1205f16d1e37b7e87eb69e9ecda22b578195a43f1a7f70fead6ba70421abf2f85c917551c191536eaf1f3011d3d24f740

Download Submit
memory/440-14-0x00007FF9CAE10000-0x00007FF9CB8D1000-memory.dmp

Filesize
10.8MB

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memory/440-518-0x00007FF9CAE10000-0x00007FF9CB8D1000-memory.dmp

Filesize
10.8MB

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memory/1224-1-0x00007FF9CAE13000-0x00007FF9CAE15000-memory.dmp

Filesize
8KB

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memory/1224-0-0x0000000000280000-0x0000000000290000-memory.dmp

Filesize
64KB

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