General
- Target http://google.com
- Sample260620-zzrnashx6l
Static task
static1
URLScan task
urlscan1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
http://google.com
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Malware Config
Extracted
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C:\Users\Admin\README_HOW_TO_UNLOCK.TXT
- YOUR FILE HAS BEEN LOCKED In order to unlock your files, follow the instructions bellow: 1. Download and install Tor Browser 2. After a successful installation, run Tor Browser and wait for its initialization. 3. Type in the address bar: http://zvnvp2rhe3ljwf2m.onion 4. Follow the instructions on the site.
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http://zvnvp2rhe3ljwf2m.onion
Targets
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- Target http://google.com
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Detects HiddenTear Ransomware
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Detects SpySheriff adware
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Family: HiddenTear, Cryptear
HiddenTear aka Cryptear is an open-source ransomware available on Github since 2015, with many versions in the wild.
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Family: Troldesh, Shade, Encoder.858
Troldesh is a ransomware spread by malspam.
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Process spawned unexpected child process
This typically indicates the parent process was compromised via an exploit or macro.
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Deletes shadow copies
Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.
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Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
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Renames multiple (62) files with added filename extension
This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
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Disables Task Manager via registry modification
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Downloads MZ/PE file
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Checks computer location settings
Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
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Drops startup file
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Executes dropped EXE
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Loads dropped DLL
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Suricata alert: Tor Node X.509 Certificate Pattern Detected - Inbound
Network activity triggered a Suricata alert
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Adds Run key to start application
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Contacts third-party web service commonly abused for C2
Legitimate web (hosting) services can be abused by malware authors to host malware or C2s.
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Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)
Bootkits write to the MBR to gain persistence at a level below the operating system.
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Sets desktop wallpaper using registry
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Suspicious use of SetThreadContext
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16
Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Pre-OS Boot
1Bootkit
1Privilege Escalation
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Defense Evasion
Direct Volume Access
1Indicator Removal
2File Deletion
2Modify Registry
3Pre-OS Boot
1Bootkit
1Credential Access
Credentials from Password Stores
1Credentials from Web Browsers
1Unsecured Credentials
1Credentials In Files
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