Analysis

  • max time kernel
    150s
  • max time network
    151s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20250217-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20250217-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system
  • submitted
    26/02/2025, 22:57

General

  • Target

    c4816edacf346f207e7f3fdd5f519fefd2465d21e08cad1936a1bde32d7faea0.exe

  • Size

    92KB

  • MD5

    76291607d1c1f6e4ca303844019f98de

  • SHA1

    0fbd6b006e288382a842d894057f07f6cdf812fc

  • SHA256

    c4816edacf346f207e7f3fdd5f519fefd2465d21e08cad1936a1bde32d7faea0

  • SHA512

    3abb5eb7a86b242f6f7ab4c32c5677f96e421a16011b4688d80cbbf19e95d248dd2274ef6e3049901c58caf267e82e6ea1c6ee5c8a7a8eb3993dd7e0e9db514a

  • SSDEEP

    1536:mBwl+KXpsqN5vlwWYyhY9S4At3hqiAYP5R+HKKR+:Qw+asqN5aW/hLj3vP5nK

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\ProgramData\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.

  • Dharma family
  • Deletes shadow copies 3 TTPs

    Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

  • Renames multiple (666) 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\c4816edacf346f207e7f3fdd5f519fefd2465d21e08cad1936a1bde32d7faea0.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\c4816edacf346f207e7f3fdd5f519fefd2465d21e08cad1936a1bde32d7faea0.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:4348
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:3544
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:3872
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:5924
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:6656
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:5652
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:5956
        • 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:8236
          • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
            "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
            2⤵
              PID:7180
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:6776

          Network

          MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

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          Downloads

          • C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\C2R32.dll.id-A41869B9.[[email protected]].V

            Filesize

            2.7MB

            MD5

            4258c52b4ffc8da883ec73257703d6dd

            SHA1

            9f8dd11e30acee3b7299b813c56840c1a5f579a0

            SHA256

            67413b5c40c3c1e739c9b062bec6c5a4e25b556cffd5bbc1fb507aeaadcf9df1

            SHA512

            24eca5fdcfa9c641c77babb3b1e6ec01cc03fe63b481edb78936023c7325ff561c1640fb8bd17411cb80d519e91b9baecbb93cf7f21d779e7b4ea01b2d4a6916

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

            Filesize

            4KB

            MD5

            1e5cb12ffe6dcf7693018ca7063e2b3b

            SHA1

            8a54cd2c97e09d334944ce40ad019778e5f9a08f

            SHA256

            6f37204de2a45f0789c803e99217e3195b8b495e062605725d47072d4fe0363a

            SHA512

            8ba3276c59d5d4c02bf3ce0433e89e9848bd41c2bf31c5801b4e6087e154d7442a3b0bcc88df843a730acfb56bd56da44682871dd066b3ad291e9a6be6b737a3