Analysis

  • max time kernel
    119s
  • max time network
    120s
  • platform
    windows7_x64
  • resource
    win7-20240903-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20240903-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
  • submitted
    12-11-2024 17:23

General

  • Target

    2024-11-12_06f96cb31a2b655835130a09387fb401_darkside.exe

  • Size

    146KB

  • MD5

    06f96cb31a2b655835130a09387fb401

  • SHA1

    bb27f7e6cb3102c017c44a5bf8d86c16641e593b

  • SHA256

    f4fb0f2ae098850f2a8ffb771ae4c6c8aaa81144fe53228a2c01df2d34307053

  • SHA512

    2caeba7d1404019e2d378abed794b97dd4d14c646c51d6a9950cd6b677afdcf10f7263469f725d23251e11fa0913f5126743c6255d0c32f1583dcbf1c7c13744

  • SSDEEP

    1536:jzICS4AAwczUUf8y8gvMH+1zGSNAojMP95D1xD11h0i9TJmr7kZd9V78ny3OxTIT:8qJogYkcSNm9V7D1pTJmr7ksy4IT

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\xEJOHNVZF.README.txt

Ransom Note
Your network has been penetrated. All files on each host in the network have been encrypted with a strong algorithm. Backups were either encrypted Shadow copies also removed, so F8 or any other methods may damage encrypted data but not recover. We exclusively have decryption software for your situation. More than a year ago, world experts recognized the impossibility of deciphering by any means except the original decoder. No decryption software is available in the public. Antiviruse companies, researchers, IT specialists, and no other persons cant help you decrypt the data. DO NOT RESET OR SHUTDOWN - files may be damaged. DO NOT DELETE readme files. To confirm our honest intentions.Send 2 different random files and you will get it decrypted. It can be from different computers on your network to be sure that one key decrypts everything. 2 files we unlock for free To get info (decrypt your files) contact us at telegram first . if you don't get answer in 24 hours then write us a email Contact information : Mail 1 : [email protected] Telegram: https://t.me/AzureShard You will receive btc address for payment in the reply letter No system is safe!
URLs

https://t.me/AzureShard

Signatures

  • Renames multiple (7734) files with added filename extension

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

  • Deletes itself 1 IoCs
  • Executes dropped EXE 1 IoCs
  • Loads dropped DLL 1 IoCs
  • Reads user/profile data of web browsers 3 TTPs

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

  • Drops desktop.ini file(s) 2 IoCs
  • Indicator Removal: File Deletion 1 TTPs

    Adversaries may delete files left behind by the actions of their intrusion activity.

  • Sets desktop wallpaper using registry 2 TTPs 2 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger 1 IoCs
  • Drops file in Program Files directory 64 IoCs
  • Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs

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

  • System Location Discovery: System Language Discovery 1 TTPs 3 IoCs

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

  • Modifies Control Panel 2 IoCs
  • Modifies registry class 5 IoCs
  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 36 IoCs
  • Suspicious behavior: RenamesItself 26 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 9 IoCs

Processes

  • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2024-11-12_06f96cb31a2b655835130a09387fb401_darkside.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2024-11-12_06f96cb31a2b655835130a09387fb401_darkside.exe"
    1⤵
    • Loads dropped DLL
    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)
    • Sets desktop wallpaper using registry
    • Drops file in Program Files directory
    • System Location Discovery: System Language Discovery
    • Modifies Control Panel
    • Modifies registry class
    • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
    • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:2384
    • C:\ProgramData\CBD.tmp
      "C:\ProgramData\CBD.tmp"
      2⤵
      • Deletes itself
      • Executes dropped EXE
      • Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger
      • System Location Discovery: System Language Discovery
      • Suspicious behavior: RenamesItself
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:1960
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe" /C DEL /F /Q C:\PROGRA~3\CBD.tmp >> NUL
        3⤵
        • System Location Discovery: System Language Discovery
        PID:1824
  • C:\Windows\system32\AUDIODG.EXE
    C:\Windows\system32\AUDIODG.EXE 0x148
    1⤵
      PID:1516

    Network

    MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

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    Downloads

    • C:\$Recycle.Bin\S-1-5-21-3533259084-2542256011-65585152-1000\desktop.ini

      Filesize

      129B

      MD5

      f2460f6b944401e5822501da14c02d0e

      SHA1

      ce4da4b34e63e7107e84aa8093266bb59dc62d04

      SHA256

      dbaf907a6f775904ef1a63eb16f0bdcbdf33e6ef47f1f1c4e2393fef49454654

      SHA512

      f66694a056a4f8e58b30669f2c8a513aefdbedc4b88e0b2ce16b7cdb558a442fb889868035902cca91263dc1509368f8e090caae394009a2612ee22cb3b34363

    • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

      Filesize

      146KB

      MD5

      ebe41e751d087c31c89406796aca2dda

      SHA1

      8d144b0339317e2d6ee3728331a5f6641286a95e

      SHA256

      dfa6452fb88ef3ea47cebac408518def92a8a6e4975d30883ee5ce07b7f108f2

      SHA512

      b4b1b7275727b4ac63d557bf0e0df7fe33e86f138b6342a696d8d634d07daa13b36dd406bcce766e2ece11c0ce86daaf9b845617a815f56287af0689c1990f6d

    • C:\xEJOHNVZF.README.txt

      Filesize

      1KB

      MD5

      7ddc8e8e786ba6fa3451c47157954689

      SHA1

      5009bf60c3086a2b0548e6d153e96c999831179c

      SHA256

      898cd90eebd58203c0c73c0494376c81ff8a67805dd20b8a8ca9c55b488c70e1

      SHA512

      e463de35276cadad44e73b5bf947637e139dfa5c0805dce741ace629cb2c51644d0918be8662d48ee30f04e1aaf3eea7f8992b04379cb7a9aeef6ca82dfe70e8

    • F:\$RECYCLE.BIN\S-1-5-21-3533259084-2542256011-65585152-1000\DDDDDDDDDDD

      Filesize

      129B

      MD5

      22c101f22311718f474d016f5a35389d

      SHA1

      7c7d5aead07286755111c9365c7974288b585ab6

      SHA256

      6d7068867b2036ab0a55090bbd51f4e750b10736b2fb096309db9417456b908f

      SHA512

      617c872c17f9e982d6c3cb99ae10d90c5f73a64f4ad0c5999fb2d54e5b1143f205ebb10793252d9b1451d809812cbe7706c15bda02916ce5d05dac31b387c999

    • \ProgramData\CBD.tmp

      Filesize

      14KB

      MD5

      294e9f64cb1642dd89229fff0592856b

      SHA1

      97b148c27f3da29ba7b18d6aee8a0db9102f47c9

      SHA256

      917e115cc403e29b4388e0d175cbfac3e7e40ca1742299fbdb353847db2de7c2

      SHA512

      b87d531890bf1577b9b4af41dddb2cdbbfa164cf197bd5987df3a3075983645a3acba443e289b7bfd338422978a104f55298fbfe346872de0895bde44adc89cf

    • memory/1960-11692-0x000000007EF20000-0x000000007EF21000-memory.dmp

      Filesize

      4KB

    • memory/1960-11691-0x000000007EF80000-0x000000007EF81000-memory.dmp

      Filesize

      4KB

    • memory/1960-11690-0x00000000002E0000-0x0000000000320000-memory.dmp

      Filesize

      256KB

    • memory/1960-11689-0x00000000002E0000-0x0000000000320000-memory.dmp

      Filesize

      256KB

    • memory/1960-11687-0x000000007EFA0000-0x000000007EFA1000-memory.dmp

      Filesize

      4KB

    • memory/1960-11722-0x000000007EF60000-0x000000007EF61000-memory.dmp

      Filesize

      4KB

    • memory/1960-11721-0x000000007EF40000-0x000000007EF41000-memory.dmp

      Filesize

      4KB

    • memory/2384-0-0x0000000000140000-0x0000000000180000-memory.dmp

      Filesize

      256KB