Analysis

  • max time kernel
    150s
  • max time network
    129s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20241007-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20241007-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-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:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\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 (516) files with added filename extension

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

  • Checks computer location settings 2 TTPs 1 IoCs

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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⤵
    • Checks computer location settings
    • 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:1936
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:4484
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:6632
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:6952
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:6884
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:1908
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:8896
        • 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:8316
          • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
            "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
            2⤵
              PID:4600
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:6140

          Network

          MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

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          Downloads

          • C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\AppvIsvSubsystems32.dll.id-2A7E7B70.[[email protected]].Ztax

            Filesize

            2.7MB

            MD5

            1c54f40be8bcf8c97446da074f6e9f44

            SHA1

            86f2026d5a6a59103b2da4a5f13506e13fd4914c

            SHA256

            a59ef8e0b17cf424937fbf912c42fd66a50733f722f23c69ef09f68af90d21c7

            SHA512

            7a6085247c160905ccdb8701ca5eb3550dbb08d0704bd9985c062af24e526fee0df2841c3ca25bf88d197900c3103a7e06246b0a1fb573f60ca5e776e6541fc6

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

            Filesize

            4KB

            MD5

            fb840b3545934876f70786b4b0f57025

            SHA1

            6feccd12be59338610e6093baa47b4cd2d10c529

            SHA256

            11dac9eb00dda3078a5d447b1abe45fe560b8e934d49af3573e5f01fcfb29a84

            SHA512

            2218346479fc6876d7a7dfebf0487b0ec265b4ad1512d3de58dee09e08938a6e9bb4128536a6b18fd67177f684161bebb3e6560d38a8230249fae1c9dafee02c