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General

  • Target
    Synaptics.exe.bin
  • Size 764KB
  • Sample260821-ncs23adj8w
  • SHA256 4e5cc8cb98584335400d00f0a0803c3e0202761f3fbe50bcab3858a80df255e1
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

Malware Config

Extracted

Family
  • xred

C2
  • xred.mooo.com

Attributes
  • email

    [email protected]

  • payload_url

    http://freedns.afraid.org/api/?action=getdyndns&sha=a30fa98efc092684e8d1c5cff797bcc613562978

    https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0BxsMXGfPIZfSVlVsOGlEVGxuZVk&export=download

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/n1w4p8gc6jzo0sg/SUpdate.ini?dl=1

    http://xred.site50.net/syn/SUpdate.ini

    https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0BxsMXGfPIZfSVzUyaHFYVkQxeFk&export=download

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/zhp1b06imehwylq/Synaptics.rar?dl=1

    http://xred.site50.net/syn/Synaptics.rar

    https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0BxsMXGfPIZfSTmlVYkxhSDg5TzQ&export=download

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/fzj752whr3ontsm/SSLLibrary.dll?dl=1

    http://xred.site50.net/syn/SSLLibrary.dll

Extracted

Family
  • xworm

Version
  • XWorm V5.6

C2
  • christian-optimal.gl.at.ply.gg:18136

Attributes
  • Install_directory

    %ProgramData%

  • install_file

    System.exe

Extracted

Path
  • wannacry

Ransom Note
  • Q: What's wrong with my files? A: Ooops, your important files are encrypted. It means you will not be able to access them anymore until they are decrypted. If you follow our instructions, we guarantee that you can decrypt all your files quickly and safely! Let's start decrypting! Q: What do I do? A: First, you need to pay service fees for the decryption. Please send $300 worth of bitcoin to this bitcoin address: 13AM4VW2dhxYgXeQepoHkHSQuy6NgaEb94 Next, please find an application file named "@[email protected]". It is the decrypt software. Run and follow the instructions! (You may need to disable your antivirus for a while.) Q: How can I trust? A: Don't worry about decryption. We will decrypt your files surely because nobody will trust us if we cheat users. * If you need our assistance, send a message by clicking <Contact Us> on the decryptor window. �
Wallets
  • 13AM4VW2dhxYgXeQepoHkHSQuy6NgaEb94

Targets

    • Target
      Synaptics.exe.bin
    • Size 764KB
    • SHA256 4e5cc8cb98584335400d00f0a0803c3e0202761f3fbe50bcab3858a80df255e1
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    • Detect Xworm Payload

    • Detects DonutLoader

    • Family: DonutLoader

      DonutLoader is a position-independent code that enables in-memory execution of VBScript, JScript, EXE, DLL files and dotNET assemblies.

    • Family: Wannacry

      WannaCry is a ransomware cryptoworm.

    • Family: Xred

      Xred is backdoor written in Delphi.

    • Family: Xworm

      Xworm is a remote access trojan written in C#.

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Modifies Windows Firewall

    • Signed with revoked ConnectWise certificate

      Binary is signed using a ConnectWise certificate revoked for key compromise.

    • Checks computer location settings

      Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.

    • 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

    • Modifies file permissions

    • Modifies system executable filetype association

    • Suricata alert: Tor Node X.509 Certificate Pattern Detected - Inbound

      Network activity triggered a Suricata alert

    • Adds Run key to start application

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Using powershell.exe command.

    • Contacts third-party web service commonly abused for C2

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

    • File and Directory Permissions Modification: Windows File and Directory Permissions Modification

    • Looks up external IP address via web service

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

    • Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

      Bootkits write to the MBR to gain persistence at a level below the operating system.

    • ConfuserEx .NET packer

      Detects ConfuserEx .NET packer.

    • Drops file in System32 directory

    • Executes a VBScript file via the Windows Script Host.

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks