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HWABAG.exe

windows10-2004-x64

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29/04/2026, 14:36

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17/04/2026, 18:37

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Analysis

  • geolocation tags

    brbrazilsouth-america
  • user interaction
    yes
  • max time kernel
    102s
  • max time network
    100s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20260130-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20260130-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64systemwindows
  • submitted
    29/04/2026, 14:36

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General

  • Target
    HWABAG.exe
  • Size 92KB
  • Sample260429-ryxh6acz21
  • SHA256 e2636c32991e3e8b061d88daf3e769a6263d9a02ee27eae9a2e78ccf3ef1fec5
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Score
10/10
credential_accessdefense_evasiondiscoveryexecutiondharmaimpactpersistenceransomwarespywarestealer

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

  • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta

Ransom Note
  • HWABAG! All your files have been encrypted due you being pure NAS coal. If you want to restore them, post a thread on this website: https://soyjak.party/raid/ Write this ID in the subject of your post: 8FA609F5 In case of no answer in 24 hours contact us at this e-mail: [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 5 files for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 10Mb (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.
URLs

  • https://soyjak.party/raid/

Signatures

  • Family: Dharma

    Dharma is a ransomware that uses security software installation to hide malicious activities.

    ransomwaredharma
  • Deletes shadow copies 3 TTPs

    Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

    ransomwaredefense_evasionimpactexecution
  • Renames multiple (820) files with added filename extension

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

    ransomware
  • Badlisted process makes network request 18 IoCs

    Network request originating from process or tool commonly abused by malware.

  • 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.

    credential_accessstealer
  • Drops startup file 5 IoCs
  • Executes dropped EXE 1 IoCs
  • Reads user/profile data of web browsers 3 TTPs

    Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.

    spywarestealer
  • Adds Run key to start application 2 TTPs 3 IoCs
    persistence
  • Contacts third-party web service commonly abused for C2 1 TTPs 3 IoCs

    Legitimate web (hosting) services can be abused by malware authors to host malware or C2s.

  • 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.

    discovery
  • Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs

    Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s).

  • System Location Discovery: System Language Discovery 1 TTPs 2 IoCs

    Attempt gather information about the system language of a victim in order to infer the geographical location of that host.

    discovery
  • Interacts with shadow copies 3 TTPs 2 IoCs

    Shadow copies are often targeted by ransomware to inhibit system recovery.

    ransomware
  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 3 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of FindShellTrayWindow 2 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 8 IoCs
  • Uses Volume Shadow Copy service COM API

    The Volume Shadow Copy service is used to manage backups/snapshots.

    ransomware

Processes

  • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\HWABAG.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\HWABAG.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:5080
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:5020
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:5272
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:2512
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:7916
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:7428
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:8268
        • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
          2⤵
          • Badlisted process makes network request
          • Suspicious use of FindShellTrayWindow
          PID:3492
        • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
          2⤵
          • Badlisted process makes network request
          • Suspicious use of FindShellTrayWindow
          PID:8740
      • C:\Windows\System32\HWABAG.exe
        C:\Windows\System32\HWABAG.exe
        1⤵
        • Executes dropped EXE
        • System Location Discovery: System Language Discovery
        PID:6192
      • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        1⤵
        • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
        PID:7708

      Network

            MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

            Reconnaissance

            Resource Development

            Initial Access

            Execution

            Windows Management Instrumentation

            1
            T1047

            Persistence

            Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

            1
            T1547

            Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

            1
            T1547.001

            Privilege Escalation

            Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

            1
            T1547

            Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

            1
            T1547.001

            Defense Evasion

            Direct Volume Access

            1
            T1006

            Indicator Removal

            2
            T1070

            File Deletion

            2
            T1070.004

            Modify Registry

            1
            T1112

            Credential Access

            Credentials from Password Stores

            2
            T1555

            Credentials from Web Browsers

            1
            T1555.003

            Windows Credential Manager

            1
            T1555.004

            Unsecured Credentials

            1
            T1552

            Credentials In Files

            1
            T1552.001

            Discovery

            Browser Information Discovery

            1
            T1217

            Query Registry

            1
            T1012

            System Information Discovery

            2
            T1082

            System Location Discovery

            1
            T1614

            System Language Discovery

            1
            T1614.001

            Lateral Movement

            Collection

            Data from Local System

            1
            T1005

            Command and Control

            Web Service

            1
            T1102

            Exfiltration

            Impact

            Inhibit System Recovery

            2
            T1490

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            Downloads

            AppvIsvSubsystems32.dll.id-8FA609F5.[[email protected]].HWABAG
            • Path C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\AppvIsvSubsystems32.dll.id-8FA609F5.[[email protected]].HWABAG
            • Size 2.7MB
            • SHA256 f5b222d5c66f5ced0f033c8429acc3e7bcec329fb1d9d4494a909885d67cbec0
            • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
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            103621DE9CD5414CC2538780B4B75751
            • Path C:\Users\Admin\AppData\LocalLow\Microsoft\CryptnetUrlCache\Content\103621DE9CD5414CC2538780B4B75751
            • Size 734B
            • SHA256 2787067d45e7d1bfd4c464584bf72760dbe43cb8cb2d19a64b5045fba69679d1
            • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 TLSH
            Submit Download

            7E7D146147E46C8361E336CACF0A16E6
            • Path C:\Users\Admin\AppData\LocalLow\Microsoft\CryptnetUrlCache\Content\7E7D146147E46C8361E336CACF0A16E6
            • Size 199KB
            • SHA256 ff6b5043877998ed15ce76bce981af34363112b6fffd373e53da593448dacb90
            • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
            Submit Download

            B17400F0412BE0A16CF016E9AA1EA67A
            • Path C:\Users\Admin\AppData\LocalLow\Microsoft\CryptnetUrlCache\Content\B17400F0412BE0A16CF016E9AA1EA67A
            • Size 209KB
            • SHA256 9271885f911e23c73ada322a5d045cae58aec4f8c8ec0ec847dc794b2952c5d8
            • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
            Submit Download

            103621DE9CD5414CC2538780B4B75751
            • Path C:\Users\Admin\AppData\LocalLow\Microsoft\CryptnetUrlCache\MetaData\103621DE9CD5414CC2538780B4B75751
            • Size 192B
            • SHA256 c146b93d68acb5e437e6f0e03a6ca942107ddab0825010e5e205c64bb5d51910
            • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 TLSH
            Submit Download

            7E7D146147E46C8361E336CACF0A16E6
            • Path C:\Users\Admin\AppData\LocalLow\Microsoft\CryptnetUrlCache\MetaData\7E7D146147E46C8361E336CACF0A16E6
            • Size 246B
            • SHA256 b1e03d0020b48e5a844455be502230fe6a0f1589c7b7466f9069962ac03cbd72
            • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 TLSH
            Submit Download

            B17400F0412BE0A16CF016E9AA1EA67A
            • Path C:\Users\Admin\AppData\LocalLow\Microsoft\CryptnetUrlCache\MetaData\B17400F0412BE0A16CF016E9AA1EA67A
            • Size 248B
            • SHA256 c3139c0fd574c1937bc195ee12b3c9f9759a82daa19531186510757248ddf661
            • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 TLSH
            Submit Download

            Info.hta
            • Path C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta
            • Size 4KB
            • SHA256 b640eeada6ff0e57e27f84d50fa257114eeaf38a4aa6d1360a1a26c837a205c9
            • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
            Submit Download

            HWABAG.exe
            • Path C:\Windows\System32\HWABAG.exe
            • Size 92KB
            • SHA256 e2636c32991e3e8b061d88daf3e769a6263d9a02ee27eae9a2e78ccf3ef1fec5
            • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
            Submit Download