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Target

http://web.archive.org
Sample

240627-vm5beatbpl

Score

10^/10

Malware Config

Targets

- Target
  
  http://web.archive.org
Score

10^/10

dharma bootkit defense_evasion discovery evasion execution exploit impact persistence ransomware trojan
- Dharma
  Dharma is a ransomware that uses security software installation to hide malicious activities.
  ransomware dharma
- UAC bypass
  evasion trojan
- Deletes shadow copies
  Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.
  ransomware defense_evasion impact execution
- Renames multiple (631) files with added filename extension
  This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
  ransomware
- Blocklisted process makes network request
- Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Active Setup
  Adversaries may achieve persistence by adding a Registry key to the Active Setup of the local machine.
  persistence
- Disables cmd.exe use via registry modification
  evasion
- Event Triggered Execution: Image File Execution Options Injection
  persistence
- Possible privilege escalation attempt
  exploit
- Checks computer location settings
  Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
- Drops startup file
- Impair Defenses: Safe Mode Boot
  defense_evasion
- Modifies file permissions
  discovery
- Adds Run key to start application
  persistence
- Checks whether UAC is enabled
  evasion trojan
- Drops desktop.ini file(s)
- Enumerates connected drives
  Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.
- Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2
- Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)
  Bootkits write to the MBR to gain persistence at a level below the operating system.
  bootkit persistence
- Drops file in System32 directory
- Sets desktop wallpaper using registry
  ransomware
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