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General

  • Target
    ic_neurotransmitter.zip
  • Size 5.6MB
  • Sample260810-t33xvashrb
  • SHA256 b5192f9dab520a870acb8e6298dacc6235f532a638851f492fb0d1797cbbb496
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target
      ic_neurotransmitter/stream/ic_invs_supp_02.ydr
    • Size 10KB
    • SHA256 308e748b7e0b0c84e1a75e4e002cea75506c46e639b48ba5081301f1d4982c05
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    • Detects HiddenTear Ransomware

    • Detects SpySheriff adware

    • Family: Dharma

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

    • Family: HiddenTear, Cryptear

      HiddenTear aka Cryptear is an open-source ransomware available on Github since 2015, with many versions in the wild.

    • Family: SpySheriff

      SpySheriff is a Windows adware written in C++.

    • Suspicious use of NtCreateProcessExOtherParentProcess

    • Deletes shadow copies

      Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

    • Renames multiple (74) files with added filename extension

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

    • Disables Task Manager via registry modification

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • ASPack v2.12-2.42

      Detects executables packed with ASPack v2.12-2.42

    • Creates a file in the Startup directory

      A file was written to a Windows startup folder. Files in these directories are executed automatically when a user logs on or an application initializes.

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

    • Adds Run key to start application

    • Checks installed software on the system

      Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.

    • Contacts third-party web service commonly abused for C2

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

    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)

    • Drops file in System32 directory

    • Sets desktop wallpaper using registry

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks