Analysis

  • max time kernel
    150s
  • max time network
    106s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20241007-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20241007-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system
  • submitted
    21-12-2024 17:40

General

  • Target

    7C99F31D305176ADE5D0EB2CF219333E4B9DA02BF01E9794BA00421B1E23001F.exe

  • Size

    92KB

  • MD5

    ec8e65599a00b0a652f9d8ae8327c588

  • SHA1

    3e971882928f989f252526970dc03ca7e590bc01

  • SHA256

    7c99f31d305176ade5d0eb2cf219333e4b9da02bf01e9794ba00421b1e23001f

  • SHA512

    7b66f2ecb986b489cd9fe274067df9eb63bc7151ca60b6ccb065ddc95bc251e94eda0ec8db7ccbe9306d4bd2016b70e0a952b9ed3aa8284b37e8591eef3f64cc

  • SSDEEP

    1536:mBwl+KXpsqN5vlwWYyhY9S4AlmNRKaB8qKTKugGEK3PlCLho:Qw+asqN5aW/hLfm+aB8qKWvY32h

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! All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail [email protected] Write this ID in the title of your message CA7AE583 In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to theese e-mails: [email protected] You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the decryption tool that will decrypt all your files. Free decryption as guarantee Before paying you can send us up to 1 file for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 1Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.) How to obtain Bitcoins The easiest way to buy bitcoins is LocalBitcoins site. You have to register, click 'Buy bitcoins', and select the seller by payment method and price. https://localbitcoins.com/buy_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.

  • Dharma family
  • Deletes shadow copies 3 TTPs

    Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

  • Renames multiple (527) 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\7C99F31D305176ADE5D0EB2CF219333E4B9DA02BF01E9794BA00421B1E23001F.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\7C99F31D305176ADE5D0EB2CF219333E4B9DA02BF01E9794BA00421B1E23001F.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:1804
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:4412
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:7048
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:3368
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:7868
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:6712
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:6408
        • 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:7952
          • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
            "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
            2⤵
              PID:5428
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:5668

          Network

          MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

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          Downloads

          • C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\AppvIsvSubsystems32.dll.id-CA7AE583.[[email protected]].combo

            Filesize

            2.7MB

            MD5

            c50845e02569bd20165db26c4980418a

            SHA1

            def3c2869c812a465d943ee55e29b8713afbaf02

            SHA256

            9da49a793f64144114f8a7831599b3e9d4bdb9dfff261a3a6f2cf53f9bc94f04

            SHA512

            66edceefdbd3d9febd8787642c29d9cb14b95b2a5d0c3886f1a80a0d9ea1c52b908219dff417655338b8101400e879522660463f243ae22149075900436e51e1

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

            Filesize

            13KB

            MD5

            72d830baf4960a86e8ec8e8c7f59cdb7

            SHA1

            5cc2b096a8cd3a4cc913c44b662ce1b92cb3f5e6

            SHA256

            4a8b9823b5fb7286c18533e29ad3654dbef17de4460895d8cfbb90a9f9981fdd

            SHA512

            4d610d824dd88ffeaa0af7c801880eb6dcf4574df53c2d87f70d5898bf742389318ccb1b9be747e3911ae7634ba477eaf8fc06312bb72d4250c5de4f4e10921d