General

  • Target

    https://mega.nz/file/9oYFjCZA#ChQlTD2yXk-a0E8r1dywSIfxnRiaxkvwtfccnwYyc0A

  • Sample

    241108-v1g32awdld

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target

      https://mega.nz/file/9oYFjCZA#ChQlTD2yXk-a0E8r1dywSIfxnRiaxkvwtfccnwYyc0A

    • Contains code to disable Windows Defender

      A .NET executable tasked with disabling Windows Defender capabilities such as realtime monitoring, blocking at first seen, etc.

    • Disables service(s)

    • Modifies Windows Defender Real-time Protection settings

    • Thanos Ransomware

      Ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) sold through underground forums.

    • Thanos executable

    • Thanos family

    • Deletes shadow copies

      Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

    • Renames multiple (52) files with added filename extension

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

    • Blocklisted process makes network request

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Checks computer location settings

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

    • Drops startup file

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Windows security modification

    • Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2

    • Modifies WinLogon

    • Network Service Discovery

      Attempt to gather information on host's network.

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

Tasks