Analysis

  • max time kernel
    150s
  • max time network
    123s
  • platform
    windows7_x64
  • resource
    win7-20240903-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20240903-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
  • submitted
    20/03/2025, 14:13

General

  • Target

    file.exe

  • Size

    92KB

  • MD5

    11bcb2740cf6103910346f88b559b62f

  • SHA1

    bb5e36876e8593045d67663dd90800c245805388

  • SHA256

    b41e97c0d5f08413718fa965c5f7ef7fe4f730d753ef72ef89e5cf900c0ca9f4

  • SHA512

    b7097bc1bbb78e5bbdc88d667ebc03444e2ada864fc59834603b8abf0525b7285a0c279598e45f0acff61e95cb7e47c8d7af024724b63640ba911852916e0a29

  • SSDEEP

    1536:mBwl+KXpsqN5vlwWYyhY9S4AgnMLl4rORLOxKcVF5r9BgwQdWeIq:Qw+asqN5aW/hLOO4qkPjPgwlI

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 A9B0D97E 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 (310) files with added filename extension

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

  • 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.

  • Modifies Internet Explorer settings 1 TTPs 2 IoCs
  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 3 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 28 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\file.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\file.exe"
    1⤵
    • 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:2488
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:2388
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:2652
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:400
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:2132
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:2192
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:1620
        • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
          2⤵
          • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
          PID:2088
        • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
          2⤵
          • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
          PID:1732
      • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        1⤵
        • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
        PID:2848

      Network

      MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

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      Downloads

      • C:\MSOCache\All Users\{90140000-0011-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}-C\OWOW64WW.cab.id-A9B0D97E.[[email protected]].bot

        Filesize

        23.5MB

        MD5

        98abe3dc4ffd864a21fb7ea3452970aa

        SHA1

        47131768ec398aa4e063fd3a118d18dd595f63bc

        SHA256

        b8cd58df613ce596501e01306b9a306631fd2e2901ad945c6f260966dabbc68c

        SHA512

        3de4cbd3e9587c2e25a3c2444116373bbd733bbe79fe2012f61ad8bdb4fd2744cd5a0f89b8ad006ef56065efda318b3d387039824a2c3ad9609f5f07b1db960c

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

        Filesize

        13KB

        MD5

        710f065decb37df2707e128753581d51

        SHA1

        bbf362d02e36363351cb0f06cdb852795cad66f3

        SHA256

        9096972c3cbfcc8ce982d37f6ca3c728fd32dc7064e691a51f2f681685e95f3f

        SHA512

        05da305bb4383da36bef8c05ed1c7dbd2b17200b2ef22d1a53e81052803c325b5a4c2df58e8e392aeaeaabf9f7ae3908eea016af240aae719ed15e1dc95a7c17

      • memory/1732-20333-0x000007FFFFF80000-0x000007FFFFF90000-memory.dmp

        Filesize

        64KB