Overview

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Static

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Nebula_Quest.exe

windows7-x64

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Nebula_Quest.exe

windows10-1703-x64

10

Nebula_Quest.exe

windows10-2004-x64

10

Nebula_Quest.exe

windows11-21h2-x64

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Analysis

  • max time kernel
    1800s
  • max time network
    1547s
  • platform
    windows11-21h2_x64
  • resource
    win11-20241007-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win11-20241007-enlocale:en-usos:windows11-21h2-x64system
  • submitted
    13-10-2024 00:09

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General

  • Target

    Nebula_Quest.exe

  • Size

    1.0MB

  • MD5

    055d1462f66a350d9886542d4d79bc2b

  • SHA1

    f1086d2f667d807dbb1aa362a7a809ea119f2565

  • SHA256

    dddf7894b2e6aafa1903384759d68455c3a4a8348a7e2da3bd272555eba9bec0

  • SHA512

    2c5e570226252bdb2104c90d5b75f11493af8ed1be8cb0fd14e3f324311a82138753064731b80ce8e8b120b3fe7009b21a50e9f4583d534080e28ab84b83fee1

  • SSDEEP

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

Score
10/10
dharmacredential_accessdefense_evasiondiscoveryexecutionimpactpersistenceransomwarespywarestealer

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\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 746C7CFE 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.

    ransomwaredharma
  • Deletes shadow copies 3 TTPs

    Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

    ransomwaredefense_evasionimpactexecution
  • Renames multiple (564) files with added filename extension

    This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.

    ransomware
  • Credentials from Password Stores: Windows Credential Manager 1 TTPs

    Suspicious access to Credentials History.

    credential_accessstealer
  • Drops startup file 5 IoCs
  • Reads user/profile data of web browsers 3 TTPs

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

    spywarestealer
  • Adds Run key to start application 2 TTPs 3 IoCs
    persistence
  • Drops desktop.ini file(s) 64 IoCs
  • Drops file in System32 directory 2 IoCs
  • Drops file in Program Files directory 64 IoCs
  • Browser Information Discovery 1 TTPs

    Enumerate browser information.

    discovery
  • Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs

    Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s).

  • System Location Discovery: System Language Discovery 1 TTPs 1 IoCs

    Attempt gather information about the system language of a victim in order to infer the geographical location of that host.

    discovery
  • Interacts with shadow copies 3 TTPs 2 IoCs

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

    ransomware
  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 3 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.

    ransomware

Processes

  • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\Nebula_Quest.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\Nebula_Quest.exe"
    1⤵
    • 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
    • System Location Discovery: System Language Discovery
    • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:3276
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:4084
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:6256
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:14912
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:34508
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:34584
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:34644
        • 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:34600
          • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
            "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
            2⤵
              PID:34620
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:15040
          • C:\Windows\system32\werfault.exe
            werfault.exe /h /shared Global\a83513a76f7e4ab79ea94435ea67f100 /t 34604 /p 34600
            1⤵
              PID:17136

            Network

            MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

            Reconnaissance

            Resource Development

            Initial Access

            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

            Direct Volume Access

            1
            T1006

            Indicator Removal

            2
            T1070

            File Deletion

            2
            T1070.004

            Modify Registry

            1
            T1112

            Credential Access

            Credentials from Password Stores

            2
            T1555

            Credentials from Web Browsers

            1
            T1555.003

            Windows Credential Manager

            1
            T1555.004

            Unsecured Credentials

            1
            T1552

            Credentials In Files

            1
            T1552.001

            Discovery

            Browser Information Discovery

            1
            T1217

            System Information Discovery

            1
            T1082

            System Location Discovery

            1
            T1614

            System Language Discovery

            1
            T1614.001

            Lateral Movement

            Collection

            Data from Local System

            1
            T1005

            Command and Control

            Exfiltration

            Impact

            Inhibit System Recovery

            2
            T1490

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            Downloads

            • C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\AppvIsvSubsystems32.dll.id-746C7CFE.[[email protected]].ncov
              Filesize

              2.7MB

              MD5

              fa9747cbdd124102f98ab2d03ef21d73

              SHA1

              a2f897284377ad3d405a4ef2751626f80c38c1b0

              SHA256

              cfee09a9b0185679086cffc8380a556731387803b07b5b2e7047aefcc72f4277

              SHA512

              75632c71488cf93688ed527c8c769cd6ddbc983f5d91a871b29c54a06d8684b05f9c144fa2dfa1115bd84901de1c3e8f64ec8d82035b1d9be96484153e6aea50

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            • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta
              Filesize

              13KB

              MD5

              ec74f4d42e08539140087b8858b5c2f7

              SHA1

              e19539c64b74fbffc82a24e52be34f6d53575988

              SHA256

              1bceae9a3cf10f7061dbcfe7a65b9ae68a74c4db71190e098d8400c8d2ad1201

              SHA512

              5c1c9951038ad42e7321fc3473ef38203493d2e868935c08716680278278a6e1f48939d461f29042e535b2d80f36263cf9761d6dd141aa05cde9f1de9f6934f2

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            • memory/3276-0-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000056F000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.4MB

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            • memory/3276-1-0x000000000A6B0000-0x000000000A6E4000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              208KB

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            • memory/3276-3-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000056F000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.4MB

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            • memory/3276-11476-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000056F000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.4MB

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            • memory/3276-19900-0x000000000A6B0000-0x000000000A6E4000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              208KB

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