General

Malware Config

Targets

    • Dharma

      Dharma is a ransomware that uses security software installation to hide malicious activities.

    • Deletes shadow copies

      Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

    • Renames multiple (523) files with added filename extension

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

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Checks computer location settings

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

    • Credentials from Password Stores: Windows Credential Manager

      Suspicious access to Credentials History.

    • Drops startup file

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

    • Adds Run key to start application

    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)

    • 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.

    • Drops file in System32 directory

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

Tasks