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Analysis
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max time kernel
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max time network
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platform
windows10-2004_x64 -
resource
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resource tags
arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20250217-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system -
submitted
03/03/2025, 09:51
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe
Resource
win7-20240903-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20250217-en
General
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Target
2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe
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Size
1.0MB
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MD5
3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290
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SHA1
0690b0fba2a0d3ae5ec50f8feafcef306dab3cc7
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SHA256
78ffecf887f745fbb0bf9a1fff8b5ad288c7fa0d86989edfa928a40da12e9a33
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SHA512
978eebc51bcf5d7d7d97c6cc4f4757c3c4bcf0cbad3e685b0bdc4dbd0b8216622e47b2c042aeb8a36de40563f086a30a4064db3c302266f8185cc6f408e9116f
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SSDEEP
24576:FTyLPsJjVjzhWwiENiUGC86pNV2GNxgr+oBwGDGs:FTyLPsJjVjzliE0opNV2G7gr+o+Gh
Malware Config
Extracted
C:\PerfLogs\akira_readme.txt
akira
https://akiral2iz6a7qgd3ayp3l6yub7xx2uep76idk3u2kollpj5z3z636bad.onion
https://akiralkzxzq2dsrzsrvbr2xgbbu2wgsmxryd4csgfameg52n7efvr2id.onion/d/3527518935-GIUDY
Signatures
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Akira
Akira is a ransomware first seen in March 2023 and targets several industries, including education, finance, real estate, manufacturing, and consulting.
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Akira family
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Process spawned unexpected child process 1 IoCs
This typically indicates the parent process was compromised via an exploit or macro.
description pid pid_target Process procid_target Parent C:\Windows\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe is not expected to spawn this process 2832 208 powershell.exe 87 -
Renames multiple (8796) files with added filename extension
This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
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Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell 1 TTPs 1 IoCs
Run Powershell command to delete shadowcopy.
pid Process 2832 powershell.exe -
Drops startup file 1 IoCs
description ioc Process File created C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Word\STARTUP\akira_readme.txt 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe -
Reads user/profile data of web browsers 3 TTPs
Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.
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Drops desktop.ini file(s) 31 IoCs
description ioc Process File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\Saved Pictures\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Documents\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Pictures\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Favorites\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Saved Games\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Searches\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\AccountPictures\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\3D Objects\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Downloads\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Links\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\OneDrive\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Videos\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Videos\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Libraries\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\1033\DataServices\DESKTOP.INI 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Contacts\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Documents\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Desktop\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Music\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Downloads\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Favorites\Links\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Music\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\Camera Roll\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\desktop.ini 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe -
Drops file in Program Files directory 64 IoCs
description ioc Process File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal_2000.19081.1301.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\Error_Box.png 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsCalculator_10.1906.55.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\CalculatorAppList.targetsize-96_altform-unplated.png 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_16005.11629.20316.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\images\contrast-black\HxMailWideTile.scale-400.png 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_16005.11629.20316.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\images\contrast-white\HxA-Generic-Light.scale-400.png 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_16005.11629.20316.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\images\contrast-white\HxA-Yahoo-Light.scale-100.png 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\images\s_export_18.svg 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Licenses16\ProjectStdXC2RVL_KMS_ClientC2R-ul-oob.xrm-ms 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\tracked-send\js\plugins\tracked-send\js\nls\hu-hu\ui-strings.js 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\MSIPC\ro\msipc.dll.mui 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File created C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\akira_readme.txt 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ink\ipsid.xml 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\images\themes\dark\adobe_spinner_mini.gif 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\LogoImages\OneNoteLogoSmall.contrast-white_scale-100.png 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonX64\Microsoft Shared\THEMES16\PAPYRUS\PAPYRUS.INF 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File created C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\locale\eu\akira_readme.txt 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Document Themes 16\Theme Fonts\Franklin Gothic.xml 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Licenses16\VisioPro2019XC2RVL_MAKC2R-ul-phn.xrm-ms 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Licenses16\VisioStdR_Grace-ul-oob.xrm-ms 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\WindowsPowerShell\Modules\Microsoft.PowerShell.Operation.Validation\1.0.1\Test\akira_readme.txt 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\it-IT\shellext.dll.mui 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\digsig\js\nls\ja-jp\akira_readme.txt 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Licenses16\MondoR_Grace-ppd.xrm-ms 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeWebView\Application\132.0.2957.140\ResiliencyLinks\identity_proxy\resources.pri.DATA 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File created C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer_6.1908.2042.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Common.View.UWP\Strings\fi-FI\akira_readme.txt 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File created C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsStore_11910.1002.5.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\AppxMetadata\akira_readme.txt 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsStore_11910.1002.5.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\AppTiles\StoreAppList.scale-200_altform-lightunplated.png 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WebpImageExtension_1.0.22753.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\contrast-white\StoreLogo.scale-125_contrast-white.png 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File created C:\Program Files\dotnet\shared\Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App\6.0.27\zh-Hans\akira_readme.txt 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_1.0.30251.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\contrast-black\AppPackageWideTile.scale-100_contrast-black.png 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_16005.11629.20316.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\images\contrast-black\HxA-Generic-Dark.scale-200.png 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.XboxApp_48.49.31001.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\GamesXboxHubAppList.targetsize-32_contrast-high.png 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\ob-preview\images\themeless\media_poster.jpg 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\ob-preview\js\nls\en-gb\akira_readme.txt 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\sample-files\js\nls\sl-si\ui-strings.js 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\PAGESIZE\PGMN105.XML 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\lua\extensions\VLSub.luac 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\uk-UA\MpAsDesc.dll.mui 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub_1.1907.3152.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\ThankYou\GenericEnglish-3.jpg 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\ado\msado20.tlb 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\images\s_sortedby_up_selected_18.svg 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\PAGESIZE\PGLBL086.XML 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonX64\Microsoft Shared\TRANSLAT\MSB1CORE.DLL 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\vreg\osm.x-none.msi.16.x-none.vreg.dat 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.BingWeather_4.25.20211.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\AppTiles\WeatherImages\210x173\9.jpg 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_16005.11629.20316.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\images\ExchangeSmallTile.scale-150.png 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\home\images\themes\dark\files_icons2x.png 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\92.0.902.67\identity_proxy\beta.identity_helper.exe.manifest 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Photo Viewer\de-DE\akira_readme.txt 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml_10.1808.3.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\logo.png 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer_6.1908.2042.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\Lighting\Light\Moonlight.png 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WebMediaExtensions_1.0.20875.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\contrast-black\WideTile.scale-200_contrast-black.png 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.ZuneMusic_10.19071.19011.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\contrast-black\AppList.targetsize-32_contrast-black.png 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\MSIPC\no\msipc.dll.mui 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\ONMAIN.DLL 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\DeletedAllUserPackages\Microsoft.SkypeApp_14.53.77.0_neutral_split.scale-125_kzf8qxf38zg5c\Assets\Images\SkypeLargeTile.scale-125_contrast-white.png 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File created C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\DeletedAllUserPackages\Microsoft.WindowsMaps_5.1906.1972.0_neutral_split.scale-125_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\SecondaryTiles\Directions\Work\RTL\contrast-black\akira_readme.txt 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.ZuneMusic_10.19071.19011.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\FileExtension.targetsize-20.png 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\files\dev\nls\ar-ae\akira_readme.txt 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\WebResources\Resource0\static\js\plugins\exportpdfupsell-app\js\nls\da-dk\ui-strings.js 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\WindowsPowerShell\Modules\Pester\3.4.0\Snippets\akira_readme.txt 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File created C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge.Stable_92.0.902.67_neutral__8wekyb3d8bbwe\microsoft.system.package.metadata\akira_readme.txt 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File created C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop_14.0.27629.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\akira_readme.txt 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Getstarted_8.2.22942.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe\AppxBlockMap.xml 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.ScreenSketch_10.1907.2471.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\AppxBlockMap.xml 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe -
Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs
Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s).
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Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
pid Process 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 2832 powershell.exe 2832 powershell.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe 1184 2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe -
Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 4 IoCs
description pid Process Token: SeDebugPrivilege 2832 powershell.exe Token: SeBackupPrivilege 3056 vssvc.exe Token: SeRestorePrivilege 3056 vssvc.exe Token: SeAuditPrivilege 3056 vssvc.exe -
Uses Volume Shadow Copy service COM API
The Volume Shadow Copy service is used to manage backups/snapshots.
Processes
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2025-03-03_3dd09859e6326eeb09f023dbf1b81290_akira_cobalt-strike.exe"1⤵
- Drops startup file
- Drops desktop.ini file(s)
- Drops file in Program Files directory
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
PID:1184
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C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exepowershell.exe -Command "Get-WmiObject Win32_Shadowcopy | Remove-WmiObject"1⤵
- Process spawned unexpected child process
- Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:2832
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C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exeC:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:3056
Network
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15
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Downloads
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Filesize
2KB
MD5a53425e3126b2f18cbfe2a0564002dcc
SHA133c54b1246fc070b7f4a8ab96750d11470b3addf
SHA256de8cbfe0366a0c2a1921aed25f0110cc7c800c04dfff985c1de27dc047bf715e
SHA51299bdeb1115716c0c1302ca8343f51d3bc4539a72b57b4b27c70cb5dd85b7a07e263461f9e7a8d12c75058963f0e80709afad9c164fce6979780bb101efb9d2b9
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Filesize
3KB
MD55700b11a08c181af5e1ee839b3eb59c5
SHA1b583c3ea8084b45c830f248f1653673244c565c6
SHA25687924fa009df22e794dec84e1d1cc8ba89d10932081da83fa7b7113906e2885a
SHA512cfa9a05a259af0bfcf79bb680afa8189ef2227636b83383962cf4a87a014ad261cf553d375df06adafe6221bbc3e9f937e05a429881ea02659ae70ab01d87502
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Filesize
60B
MD5d17fe0a3f47be24a6453e9ef58c94641
SHA16ab83620379fc69f80c0242105ddffd7d98d5d9d
SHA25696ad1146eb96877eab5942ae0736b82d8b5e2039a80d3d6932665c1a4c87dcf7
SHA5125b592e58f26c264604f98f6aa12860758ce606d1c63220736cf0c779e4e18e3cec8706930a16c38b20161754d1017d1657d35258e58ca22b18f5b232880dec82