maze | fb71eaae22e6d93286d10228fc08229b1edf805e5817f698accfe2ec18968458

max time kernel
149s
max time network
160s
platform
windows10-2004_x64
resource
win10v2004-20260129-en
resource tags

arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20260129-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64systemwindows
submitted
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General

Target
capa-testfiles-master/ea7bb99e03606702c1cbe543bb32b27e.dll
Size 458KB
Sample260309-xy2e1abs6q
SHA256 fb71eaae22e6d93286d10228fc08229b1edf805e5817f698accfe2ec18968458
MD5 ea7bb99e03606702c1cbe543bb32b27e
SHA1 85e38cc3b78cbb92ade81721d8cec0cb6c34f3b5
SHA512 77ef0498a18d8762852d6fa0a27784aef20e2a784d1923f73cda2a742dd94e5efd63e8e9d34d02f2ac9a9a119de03b1030cee2cd33ac50ff03b682ed414178b9
SSDEEP 6144:weBPkHecwg9rc4379rXzh6jUvRrqvuwZamEycrcWOB1Q2R9BLrpslPm5IPtGX2C0:wOcbBjzhTrRyAl2RvPVwcX/It9rb0xe
TLSH
T155A41210B3E0D0B6D4BF01329574C9A607BE7EB1FAB0959A73C4210E99B56D0AE35B27
MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

Score

10^/10

credential_access defense_evasion discovery execution maze impact ransomware stealer trojan

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\PerfLogs\DECRYPT-FILES.txt

maze

Ransom Note

Attention! ---------------------------- | What happened? ---------------------------- We hacked your network and now all your files, documents, photos, databases, and other important data are safely encrypted with reliable algorithms. You cannot access the files right now. But do not worry. You can get it back! It is easy to recover in a few steps. We have also downloaded a lot of private data from your network, so in case of not contacting us as soon as possible this data will be released. If you do not contact us in a 3 days we will post information about your breach on our public news website and after 7 days the whole downloaded info. To see what happens to those who don't contact us, google: * Southwire Maze Ransomware * MDLab Maze Ransomware * City of Pensacola Maze Ransomware After the payment the data will be removed from our disks and decryptor will be given to you, so you can restore all your files. ---------------------------- | How to contact us and get my files back? ---------------------------- The only method to restore your files and be safe from data leakage is to purchase a unique for you private key which is securely stored on our servers. To contact us and purchase the key you have to visit our website in a hidden TOR network. There are general 2 ways to reach us: 1) [Recommended] Using hidden TOR network. a) Download a special TOR browser: https://www.torproject.org/ b) Install the TOR Browser. c) Open the TOR Browser. d) Open our website in the TOR browser: http://aoacugmutagkwctu.onion/6c8f0cbc178ae539 e) Follow the instructions on this page. 2) If you have any problems connecting or using TOR network a) Open our website: https://mazedecrypt.top/6c8f0cbc178ae539 b) Follow the instructions on this page. Warning: the second (2) method can be blocked in some countries. That is why the first (1) method is recommended to use. On this page, you will see instructions on how to make a free decryption test and how to pay. Also it has a live chat with our operators and support team. ---------------------------- | What about guarantees? ---------------------------- We understand your stress and worry. So you have a FREE opportunity to test a service by instantly decrypting for free three files from every system in your network. If you have any problems our friendly support team is always here to assist you in a live chat! P.S. Dear system administrators, do not think you can handle it by yourself. Inform leadership as soon as possible. By hiding the fact of the breach you will be eventually fired and sometimes even sued. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THIS IS A SPECIAL BLOCK WITH A PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION! DO NOT TOUCH IT WE NEED IT TO IDENTIFY AND AUTHORIZE YOU ---BEGIN MAZE KEY--- 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 ---END MAZE KEY---

URLs

http://aoacugmutagkwctu.onion/6c8f0cbc178ae539
https://mazedecrypt.top/6c8f0cbc178ae539

Signatures

Maze
Ransomware family also known as ChaCha.
trojan ransomware maze
Maze family
maze
Deletes shadow copies 3 TTPs
Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.
ransomware defense_evasion impact execution

File Deletion
T1070.004

Inhibit System Recovery
T1490

Windows Management Instrumentation
T1047
Credentials from Password Stores: Windows Credential Manager 1 TTPs
Suspicious access to Credentials History.
credential_access stealer

Windows Credential Manager
T1555.004

Drops startup file 4 IoCs

description	ioc	Process
File created	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\6c8f0cbc178ae539.tmp	regsvr32.exe
File created	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Word\STARTUP\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Word\STARTUP\6c8f0cbc178ae539.tmp	regsvr32.exe

Sets desktop wallpaper using registry 2 TTPs 1 IoCs

ransomware

Defacement

T1491

Modify Registry

T1112

description	ioc	Process
Set value (str)	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-538547578-2715485343-2034567214-1000\Control Panel\Desktop\Wallpaper = "C:\\Users\\Admin\\AppData\\Local\\Temp\\\\111.bmp"	regsvr32.exe

Drops file in Program Files directory 37 IoCs

description	ioc	Process
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\MoveCompare.xls	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\WaitShow.sql	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\LockInstall.ps1xml	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\MountUndo.dotx	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\SkipFormat.vssx	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\WriteRename.rle	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ClearConnect.TTS	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\DisableSend.mp3	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\msedge_installer.log	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\RestoreDebug.xlsx	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\BlockCheckpoint.ex_	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\GetSubmit.xla	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\RequestReset.rmi	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\OptimizeExport.jpeg	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\RegisterInitialize.htm	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\SetDismount.sql	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files (x86)\6c8f0cbc178ae539.tmp	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\CompareUpdate.MOD	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\CompressOpen.mp2v	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\HideStep.search-ms	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\LockReset.gif	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\MeasureInstall.htm	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\RevokeLock.pot	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\UndoDisable.mpp	regsvr32.exe
File created	C:\Program Files (x86)\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	regsvr32.exe
File created	C:\Program Files\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\6c8f0cbc178ae539.tmp	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\NewMount.ini	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\SetCompress.ico	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\DisconnectDisable.jpeg	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\DismountPing.mpeg	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ImportBackup.m1v	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\SearchDeny.bmp	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\chrome_installer.log	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ClearCompress.rar	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\DisconnectConvertTo.wpl	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\DismountRepair.wax	regsvr32.exe

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.

discovery

System Language Discovery

T1614.001

description	ioc	Process
Key opened	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\NLS\Language	regsvr32.exe

Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 2 IoCs

pid	Process
3388	regsvr32.exe
3388	regsvr32.exe

Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 45 IoCs

description	pid	Process
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	436	vssvc.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	436	vssvc.exe
Token: SeAuditPrivilege	436	vssvc.exe
Token: SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeSecurityPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemProfilePrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemtimePrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeProfSingleProcessPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeShutdownPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeRemoteShutdownPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeUndockPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeManageVolumePrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: 33	296	wmic.exe
Token: 34	296	wmic.exe
Token: 35	296	wmic.exe
Token: 36	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeSecurityPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemProfilePrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemtimePrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeProfSingleProcessPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeShutdownPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeRemoteShutdownPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeUndockPrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: SeManageVolumePrivilege	296	wmic.exe
Token: 33	296	wmic.exe
Token: 34	296	wmic.exe
Token: 35	296	wmic.exe
Token: 36	296	wmic.exe

Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 2 IoCs

description	pid	Process	procid_target
PID 64 wrote to memory of 3388	64	regsvr32.exe	88
PID 3388 wrote to memory of 296	3388	regsvr32.exe	99

Uses Volume Shadow Copy service COM API
The Volume Shadow Copy service is used to manage backups/snapshots.
ransomware

C:\Windows\system32\regsvr32.exe
regsvr32 /s C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\capa-testfiles-master\ea7bb99e03606702c1cbe543bb32b27e.dll
1⤵
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:64
- C:\Windows\SysWOW64\regsvr32.exe
  /s C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\capa-testfiles-master\ea7bb99e03606702c1cbe543bb32b27e.dll
  2⤵
  - Drops startup file
  - Sets desktop wallpaper using registry
  - Drops file in Program Files directory
  - System Location Discovery: System Language Discovery
  - Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
  - Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
  PID:3388
- - C:\Windows\system32\wbem\wmic.exe
    "C:\tnidw\nlo\j\..\..\..\Windows\dydy\qsgv\f\..\..\..\system32\hs\a\..\..\wbem\drv\pu\qv\..\..\..\wmic.exe" shadowcopy delete
    3⤵
    - Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
    PID:296

C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:436

C:\Windows\system32\AUDIODG.EXE
C:\Windows\system32\AUDIODG.EXE 0x4ac 0x328
1⤵
PID:4140

Network

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Reconnaissance

Resource Development

Initial Access

Execution

Windows Management Instrumentation

T1047

Persistence

Privilege Escalation

Defense Evasion

Indicator Removal

T1070

File Deletion

T1070.004

Modify Registry

T1112

Credential Access

Credentials from Password Stores

T1555

Windows Credential Manager

T1555.004

Discovery

System Location Discovery

T1614

System Language Discovery

T1614.001

Lateral Movement

Collection

Command and Control

Exfiltration

Impact

Defacement

T1491

Inhibit System Recovery

T1490

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DECRYPT-FILES.txt

Path C:\PerfLogs\DECRYPT-FILES.txt
Size 10KB
SHA256 ef2550af85fa3ef278844f205e60c8deb42ae964bbb60a0c0a60772e2256afdf
MD5 f2443d437f3d4570c350bad207ccaba1
SHA1 ef626a3b2324395856460190c3471158e447cc1e
SHA512 6876c25dfc9e49e1344cca2697fea278fb563607ec34153a4c39094c91eb05affe1f2d616502e746624c419891b6c423e1fa8ef5887a4477b35f207703342151
SSDEEP 96:6BHsTatk7k2XcQY068cDcyucpvPJkGpNloCCha6I/xFqR9fEUdgxohJFH9qXen3u:6RMdGeCdo/FH9am8SZe1sVplimA39
TLSH
T12A3244212AFE0019B2B37F555BF565B5CA7BBD62693ADC6C0180014E0ABEE40DDA0F77
MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

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SP_82197D6EA611412F99BC227EF2308AAE.dat

Path C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Speech\Files\UserLexicons\SP_82197D6EA611412F99BC227EF2308AAE.dat
Size 940B
SHA256 70ed6fba563a605ebb9f07cb5e0bde627315af73266d5ec341f4e4c1ed4c0c4d
MD5 6017bc4222c7a5f1d075f634d5ee5aae
SHA1 19c75e9db4214602a71da0cb92471dad299e74cd
SHA512 b287a5336504908873d99b36808be18ccf6af0eb297646f6d7b8776f87f9053cddca63074ab1f9f03870900d5b3dd44bf2fa74e479378f09499f4afdce70b47e
TLSH
T192119B0170BDDD48FD79453C443035D1C5861D5145597A7E742C4554B2538744595678
MD5 SHA1 SHA512 TLSH

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memory/64-1494-0x00000000025D0000-0x00000000026FA000-memory.dmp

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memory/3388-0-0x0000000000A20000-0x0000000000A7D000-memory.dmp

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memory/3388-1-0x0000000000E00000-0x0000000000E5E000-memory.dmp

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memory/3388-7-0x0000000000E00000-0x0000000000E5E000-memory.dmp

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memory/3388-10-0x0000000000E00000-0x0000000000E5E000-memory.dmp

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memory/3388-13-0x0000000000E00000-0x0000000000E5E000-memory.dmp

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memory/3388-1495-0x0000000000900000-0x0000000000925000-memory.dmp

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memory/3388-1508-0x0000000000E00000-0x0000000000E5E000-memory.dmp

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