Analysis

  • max time kernel
    149s
  • max time network
    95s
  • platform
    windows10-ltsc 2021_x64
  • resource
    win10ltsc2021-20250128-es
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10ltsc2021-20250128-eslocale:es-esos:windows10-ltsc 2021-x64systemwindows
  • submitted
    03-02-2025 18:53

General

  • Target

    CoronaVirus.exe

  • Size

    1.0MB

  • MD5

    055d1462f66a350d9886542d4d79bc2b

  • SHA1

    f1086d2f667d807dbb1aa362a7a809ea119f2565

  • SHA256

    dddf7894b2e6aafa1903384759d68455c3a4a8348a7e2da3bd272555eba9bec0

  • SHA512

    2c5e570226252bdb2104c90d5b75f11493af8ed1be8cb0fd14e3f324311a82138753064731b80ce8e8b120b3fe7009b21a50e9f4583d534080e28ab84b83fee1

  • SSDEEP

    24576:FRYz/ERA0eMuWfHvgPw/83JI8CorP9qY0:FE/yADMuYvgP93JIc2

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\ProgramData\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 494E02A3 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 (530) files with added filename extension

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

  • Blocklisted process makes network request 2 IoCs
  • 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\CoronaVirus.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\CoronaVirus.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:2428
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:216
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:23500
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:6432
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:4528
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:23540
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:5976
        • 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:1292
          • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
            "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
            2⤵
              PID:4796
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:11724

          Network

          MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

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          Downloads

          • C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\AppvIsvSubsystems32.dll.id-494E02A3.[[email protected]].ncov

            Filesize

            2.7MB

            MD5

            b765fe72a8f384f52ce25b0993aa6a67

            SHA1

            728166f1a118fa4f2643eb105bc150ea123993ef

            SHA256

            95294c0db291bec0a7c0d943aef844fa8ee5d6975d7e3efeb26373e48daba688

            SHA512

            f1904b26f1c2fb3e74df9613c74e07b446c70461853b135961a312e7628c5d45a573dd40866879de8789cbd2f9032eeabfb87b8b000147e5daabfda3b60be80c

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

            Filesize

            13KB

            MD5

            07cbb6ff41e994df9ac5f25d76c00900

            SHA1

            2a39a1e1dd4031c001d59ab26623e263b3a21a8f

            SHA256

            1d37aa1e2b18edd5e2e65cdf434b4b5d2bfe1433c6f51d401017e68c0af54e2a

            SHA512

            24a65ccf85db8bbac5843a1dc2acc8069efd2245376aede618ac505d2b82c4ddc42c2c4077c09598043a38d4820b10a3cd5d3fb2adb1530b21f81c9dc6627747

          • memory/2428-0-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000056F000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            1.4MB

          • memory/2428-1-0x000000000B6C0000-0x000000000B6F4000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            208KB

          • memory/2428-3-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000056F000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            1.4MB

          • memory/2428-12587-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000056F000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            1.4MB

          • memory/2428-19511-0x000000000B6C0000-0x000000000B6F4000-memory.dmp

            Filesize

            208KB