General

  • Target
    https://kippofilm.com/
  • Sample260812-pj2s8awglc

Malware Config

Targets

    • Deletes shadow copies

      Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Run Powershell to modify Windows Defender settings to add exclusions for file extensions, paths, and processes.

    • 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.

    • Event Triggered Execution: Component Object Model Hijacking

      Adversaries may establish persistence by executing malicious content triggered by hijacked references to Component Object Model (COM) objects.

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • 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

    • Indicator Removal: Clear Persistence

      Clear artifacts associated with previously established persistence like scheduletasks on a host.

    • Looks up external IP address via web service

      Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.

    • Drops file in System32 directory

    • Executes a VBScript file via the Windows Script Host.

    • Hide Artifacts: Hidden Files and Directories

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks