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
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resource tags
arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20240903-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system -
submitted
03-09-2024 15:00
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
win_locker.ex_.exe
Resource
win7-20240903-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
win_locker.ex_.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20240802-en
General
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Target
win_locker.ex_.exe
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Size
1.0MB
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MD5
4aecef9ddc8d07b82a6902b27f051f34
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SHA1
8ad1b4ed98794e8f0a9a9d6fc161697974099d91
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SHA256
988776358d0e45a4907dc1f4906a916f1b3595a31fa44d8e04e563a32557eb42
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SHA512
605fb600668cbadb0f556589f923209def1cd3c51b123f4ce7a5325722bcca05f6bb3b26bf7a6aa52bffabe6129c508b302e85ee0a120bedd96a71a105eae437
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SSDEEP
12288:Vpp+QIEmDzuImC01vbUE98pik+2i1NkshdMMK+AX99etq2dTdYf:Vpp+Q+u5bUI8pij1NkshdMf99etb5m
Malware Config
Extracted
C:\PerfLogs\Admin\akira_readme.txt
akira
https://akiral2iz6a7qgd3ayp3l6yub7xx2uep76idk3u2kollpj5z3z636bad.onion
https://akiralkzxzq2dsrzsrvbr2xgbbu2wgsmxryd4csgfameg52n7efvr2id.onion
Signatures
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Akira
Akira is a ransomware first seen in March 2023 and targets several industries, including education, finance, real estate, manufacturing, and consulting.
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Process spawned unexpected child process 1 IoCs
This typically indicates the parent process was compromised via an exploit or macro.
Processes:
powershell.exedescription pid pid_target process target process Parent C:\Windows\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe is not expected to spawn this process 1960 2704 powershell.exe -
Renames multiple (8656) files with added filename extension
This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
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Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell 1 TTPs 1 IoCs
Run Powershell command to delete shadowcopy.
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Drops startup file 1 IoCs
Processes:
win_locker.ex_.exedescription ioc process File created C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Word\STARTUP\akira_readme.txt win_locker.ex_.exe -
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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Drops desktop.ini file(s) 47 IoCs
Processes:
win_locker.ex_.exedescription ioc process File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Feeds Cache\TN6BGAW3\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Contacts\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Favorites\Links for United States\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Saved Games\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\FreeCell\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Mahjong\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Purble Place\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Feeds Cache\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Pictures\Sample Pictures\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Videos\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Videos\Sample Videos\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Videos\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Libraries\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Music\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Pictures\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Downloads\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Recorded TV\Sample Media\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\1033\DataServices\DESKTOP.INI win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Solitaire\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Feeds Cache\U9KKHJMH\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationery\Desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Feeds Cache\VSUVY3HP\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Documents\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Mail\Stationery\Desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Favorites\Links\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Links\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\SpiderSolitaire\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\microsoft shared\Stationery\Desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Chess\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Hearts\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Downloads\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Music\Sample Music\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Searches\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Desktop\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Recorded TV\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Favorites\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Music\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Feeds Cache\FP29B0EC\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Documents\desktop.ini win_locker.ex_.exe -
Drops file in System32 directory 1 IoCs
Processes:
powershell.exedescription ioc process File opened for modification C:\Windows\System32\%ProgramData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Windows PowerShell\Windows PowerShell.lnk powershell.exe -
Drops file in Program Files directory 64 IoCs
Processes:
win_locker.ex_.exedescription ioc process File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolData\groove.net\GrooveForms3\rtf_center.gif win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\de-DE\js\RSSFeeds.js win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\lib\zi\America\Yellowknife win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\locale\kab\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\de-DE\settings.html win_locker.ex_.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\microsoft shared\TRANSLAT\ARFR\akira_readme.txt win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\plugins\com.jrockit.mc.rjmx_5.5.0.165303\plugin.properties win_locker.ex_.exe File created C:\Program Files\Windows Mail\fr-FR\akira_readme.txt win_locker.ex_.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\jre\lib\zi\America\Argentina\akira_readme.txt win_locker.ex_.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Currency.Gadget\akira_readme.txt win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\PicturePuzzle.Gadget\Images\shuffle_up.png win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\CLIPART\PUB60COR\BL00195_.WMF win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\1033\MSTORE_F_COL.HXK win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\ja-JP\wmpnscfg.exe.mui win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\CLIPART\PUB60COR\J0241019.WMF win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\microsoft shared\ink\it-IT\TipTsf.dll.mui win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\DVD Maker\Shared\DvdStyles\rectangle_widescreen_Thumbnail.bmp win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\fr-FR\wmpnscfg.exe.mui win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Currency.Gadget\fr-FR\css\currency.css win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\plugins\org.eclipse.e4.ui.di.nl_ja_4.4.0.v20140623020002.jar win_locker.ex_.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\es-ES\css\akira_readme.txt win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\lib\tzmappings win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Reference Assemblies\Microsoft\Framework\v3.5\SubsetList\Client.xml win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Photo Viewer\es-ES\PhotoAcq.dll.mui win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\lib\zi\Asia\Ulaanbaatar win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolData\groove.net\GrooveForms5\FormsBlankPage.html win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\visualvm\platform\modules\org-netbeans-modules-keyring-impl.jar win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\lib\zi\America\Managua win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\CLIPART\PUB60COR\HH00443_.WMF win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\CLIPART\PUB60COR\NA02386_.WMF win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\MEDIA\CAGCAT10\J0305257.WMF win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Chess\es-ES\Chess.exe.mui win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\es-ES\settings.html win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows NT\TableTextService\en-US\TableTextService.dll.mui win_locker.ex_.exe File created C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ink\sr-Latn-CS\akira_readme.txt win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\106.0.5249.119\Locales\nb.pak win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\plugins\org.eclipse.osgi_3.10.1.v20140909-1633.jar win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\visualvm\profiler\modules\locale\org-netbeans-modules-profiler-heapwalker_ja.jar win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\features\org.eclipse.emf.common_2.10.1.v20140901-1043\feature.xml win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\visualvm\platform\update_tracking\org-netbeans-modules-uihandler.xml win_locker.ex_.exe File created C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\locale\zh_CN\LC_MESSAGES\akira_readme.txt win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\locale\zh_CN\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\CLIPART\PUB60COR\J0341645.JPG win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Mail\it-IT\WinMail.exe.mui win_locker.ex_.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\PicturePuzzle.Gadget\en-US\css\akira_readme.txt win_locker.ex_.exe File created C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Weather.Gadget\images\akira_readme.txt win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\DVD Maker\Shared\DvdStyles\ResizingPanels\NavigationRight_ButtonGraphic.png win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\visualvm\platform\update_tracking\org-openide-nodes.xml win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\PicturePuzzle.Gadget\ja-JP\js\picturePuzzle.js win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Weather.Gadget\logo.png win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\CLIPART\PUB60COR\PE02280_.WMF win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\plugins\org.eclipse.jface.text.nl_ja_4.4.0.v20140623020002.jar win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\1033\PUBSPAPR\PDIR3F.GIF win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolData\groove.net\GrooveForms\FieldTypePreview\NUMERIC.JPG win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Currency.Gadget\images\add_down.png win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Weather.Gadget\images\docked-loading.png win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ink\da-DK\tipresx.dll.mui win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\microsoft shared\OFFICE14\Office Setup Controller\PROPLUS\SETUP.XML win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\CLIPART\PUB60COR\J0105246.WMF win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\lib\security\trusted.libraries win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Multiplayer\Spades\ja-JP\ShvlRes.dll.mui win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ink\ipsptg.xml win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\jre\lib\zi\Australia\Darwin win_locker.ex_.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\CLIPART\PUB60COR\SO02464_.WMF win_locker.ex_.exe -
Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs
Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s).
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Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
Processes:
win_locker.ex_.exepowershell.exepid process 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 1960 powershell.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe 2516 win_locker.ex_.exe -
Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 4 IoCs
Processes:
powershell.exevssvc.exedescription pid process Token: SeDebugPrivilege 1960 powershell.exe Token: SeBackupPrivilege 2728 vssvc.exe Token: SeRestorePrivilege 2728 vssvc.exe Token: SeAuditPrivilege 2728 vssvc.exe -
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\win_locker.ex_.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\win_locker.ex_.exe"1⤵
- Drops startup file
- Drops desktop.ini file(s)
- Drops file in Program Files directory
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
PID:2516
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C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exepowershell.exe -Command "Get-WmiObject Win32_Shadowcopy | Remove-WmiObject"1⤵
- Process spawned unexpected child process
- Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell
- Drops file in System32 directory
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:1960
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C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exeC:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:2728
Network
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15
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Downloads
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Filesize
2KB
MD5e158265e513c5b865b19240370d4cb81
SHA14a37838237b622bc8f6049cf62573d7ed69b1a25
SHA256f13ffbbdf446bb88a48de8162406b9b2f97cde15a27ce007a156f4dbd028fb2a
SHA512dd8e241126d131f4d3d4c3936ccb06eef955258573c7337a241cb93fea66e41324caae2ced4548b9e69c7427f3649d134f670607e0e65a13bdaa61b3381cbb34