Analysis

  • max time kernel
    149s
  • max time network
    119s
  • platform
    windows7_x64
  • resource
    win7-20240903-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20240903-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
  • submitted
    21-10-2024 10:32

General

  • Target

    2024-10-21_60839d118b2e61defb98a0eb848c28fb_crysis_dharma.exe

  • Size

    92KB

  • MD5

    60839d118b2e61defb98a0eb848c28fb

  • SHA1

    03a51266d88aa5544603c2501267451028a118c0

  • SHA256

    ad7bc90d32627500ab8853b15a5eecab480154ad06a98115af62c6371204a8e9

  • SHA512

    0e903487444e4c57df4811e344f0839340aae797ef5f8182c08a85750a5897afb8c0b5b046951cd191f78a671c3c20ab6fa6eba82991c9ae31b83927df75d034

  • SSDEEP

    1536:mBwl+KXpsqN5vlwWYyhY9S4AV45DKacjLHCJj3wqwZdWJ:Qw+asqN5aW/hLzWVcj7mj3wq4d

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta

Ransom Note
All your files have been encrypted! Don't worry, you can return all your files! If you want to restore them, write to the mail: [email protected] YOUR ID [email protected] Free decryption as guarantee Before paying you can send us up to 3 files for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 3Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.) How to obtain 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.

  • Deletes shadow copies 3 TTPs

    Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

  • Renames multiple (310) files with added filename extension

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

  • Credentials from Password Stores: Windows Credential Manager 1 TTPs

    Suspicious access to Credentials History.

  • 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.

  • Adds Run key to start application 2 TTPs 3 IoCs
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Interacts with shadow copies 3 TTPs 2 IoCs

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

  • Modifies Internet Explorer settings 1 TTPs 2 IoCs
  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 3 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 28 IoCs
  • Uses Volume Shadow Copy service COM API

    The Volume Shadow Copy service is used to manage backups/snapshots.

Processes

  • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2024-10-21_60839d118b2e61defb98a0eb848c28fb_crysis_dharma.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2024-10-21_60839d118b2e61defb98a0eb848c28fb_crysis_dharma.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:2196
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:2756
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:2832
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:2560
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:376
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:3352
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:304
        • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
          2⤵
          • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
          PID:3640
        • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
          2⤵
          • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
          PID:3880
      • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        1⤵
        • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
        PID:1804

      Network

      MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

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      Downloads

      • C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta

        Filesize

        4KB

        MD5

        6dec44f20b37a77dbb5edda1c994986b

        SHA1

        f9e9981cdd3e5238b55c9a940e5135619f42eeb3

        SHA256

        ab03cec0b7ed1c940451e7e37d11190b6425541f01f5b7e0702f1d928fcf816c

        SHA512

        c87f644b9e19d419461b08378de811eb10bb1f855d412bc8edba9dd03b561224800c6edd0e69bc3cfc93a10fc047c9abddbc5edda0a133679fccbb637ba45db6

      • memory/3640-20339-0x000007FFFFF90000-0x000007FFFFFA0000-memory.dmp

        Filesize

        64KB