Analysis

  • max time kernel
    149s
  • 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
    12/03/2025, 11:35

General

  • Target

    2025-03-12_7e030a721c095a68123d26fb92c70ea8_dharma.exe

  • Size

    92KB

  • MD5

    7e030a721c095a68123d26fb92c70ea8

  • SHA1

    22a89ac8d08b7ff16b2eaf794a6f47007177a1d3

  • SHA256

    4c78ef8799f4f76d29d2867a67f91ea8b31c2105913ad63f69be40c5eceb8fe5

  • SHA512

    67e251cbc8e0a78a2e403fd950401f155700ad2f9fbcf4955bc88a0f7c19b022a6328a9bb7dbcabd69f721331c16094b8568e911074c87239f881e1c46a9ab03

  • SSDEEP

    1536:QBwl+aX5s69pPlwm4yxY9S4AmB2/2T1ZqJQ4wDrObcO57jfA3Q:aQ+qs69pamfxLIxPKuvObJMQ

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

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

Ransom Note
YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED Don't worry,you can return all your files! If you want to restore them, follow this link: email [email protected] YOUR ID If you have not been answered via the link within 12 hours, write to us by e-mail: [email protected] 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 (651) 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\2025-03-12_7e030a721c095a68123d26fb92c70ea8_dharma.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2025-03-12_7e030a721c095a68123d26fb92c70ea8_dharma.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:1708
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:1928
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:4924
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:2160
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:5224
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:3884
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:3400
        • 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:5972
          • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
            "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
            2⤵
              PID:6044
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:2616

          Network

          MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

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          Downloads

          • C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\AppvIsvSubsystems32.dll.id-F9CA60E1.[[email protected]].zphs

            Filesize

            2.7MB

            MD5

            5e26131c13d0e37cc67c25238925caf4

            SHA1

            16991637e216d76c9bad4aaa1542de13c8a24776

            SHA256

            8b3b59f36b6465f387eef18ef49abc95d43ec6f0daeb8678bccc9a83218c9b4d

            SHA512

            2328455ff4f21789ef6a90b28939459f7d07ea0b23d3ca0157c79f96a41cfb58688f544bb059955787a40f7e3ad993b2f8c230dcc0565b6431a06adea3c2cefb

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

            Filesize

            7KB

            MD5

            00f63520a79b98a3afefd495f4945fca

            SHA1

            3ff7de50878b56321c6a27aad56d99131931b564

            SHA256

            ea28b28cde34a43f184cafb50592dd30de6fee0f6f0b86da1c7673b2e4a94cfe

            SHA512

            5bc74bde2467d71f1eda8f051b3adc9c6522aa739cb633485cf718cd92e82cd900d4202748215d92d826b29ce4c8a279ee8f03e3315751d4e13bbf995ddb3bda