File name:

Phobos.exe

Full analysis: https://app.any.run/tasks/766b879b-5e3c-4137-914a-d8f87ce8c3d8
Verdict: Malicious activity
Threats:

Phobos is a ransomware that locks or encrypts files to demand a ransom. It uses AES encryption with different extensions, which leaves no chance to recover the infected files.

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Analysis date: September 01, 2024, 09:07:35
OS: Windows 10 Professional (build: 19045, 64 bit)
Tags:
ransomware
phobos
stealer
Indicators:
MIME: application/x-dosexec
File info: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
MD5:

4E93C194B641D9B849F270531EC14D20

SHA1:

8B5A21254A0C10E3CA2570EEBA490755197B544E

SHA256:

43F846C12C24A078EBE33F71E8EA3B4F75107AEB275E2C3CD9DC61617C9757FC

SSDEEP:

1536:kymNrLwC/WPYQ3CUXeXx35/bj3xLmPGDM3Q8wUx:kymdw49Q3teHDjhLmeDQNj

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  • MALICIOUS

    • Create files in the Startup directory

      • Phobos.exe (PID: 6768)

    • Changes the autorun value in the registry

      • Phobos.exe (PID: 6768)
      • Phobos.exe (PID: 5852)

    • Deletes shadow copies

      • cmd.exe (PID: 7132)

    • PHOBOS has been detected

      • Phobos.exe (PID: 6768)

    • Using BCDEDIT.EXE to modify recovery options

      • cmd.exe (PID: 7132)

    • Actions looks like stealing of personal data

      • Phobos.exe (PID: 6768)

    • Renames files like ransomware

      • Phobos.exe (PID: 6768)

  • SUSPICIOUS

    • Application launched itself

      • Phobos.exe (PID: 5852)
      • Phobos.exe (PID: 3660)

    • Reads security settings of Internet Explorer

      • Phobos.exe (PID: 3660)

    • Reads the date of Windows installation

      • Phobos.exe (PID: 3660)

    • Starts CMD.EXE for commands execution

      • Phobos.exe (PID: 6768)

    • Creates file in the systems drive root

      • Phobos.exe (PID: 6768)

    • Uses NETSH.EXE to change the status of the firewall

      • cmd.exe (PID: 7164)

    • The process creates files with name similar to system file names

      • Phobos.exe (PID: 6768)

    • Executable content was dropped or overwritten

      • Phobos.exe (PID: 6768)

    • Executes as Windows Service

      • wbengine.exe (PID: 6372)
      • vds.exe (PID: 876)
      • VSSVC.exe (PID: 5128)

    • Process drops legitimate windows executable

      • Phobos.exe (PID: 6768)

    • Drops the executable file immediately after the start

      • Phobos.exe (PID: 6768)

  • INFO

    • Checks supported languages

      • Phobos.exe (PID: 5852)
      • Phobos.exe (PID: 3660)
      • Phobos.exe (PID: 6768)

    • Reads the computer name

      • Phobos.exe (PID: 3660)
      • Phobos.exe (PID: 6768)
      • Phobos.exe (PID: 5852)

    • The process uses the downloaded file

      • Phobos.exe (PID: 3660)

    • Process checks computer location settings

      • Phobos.exe (PID: 3660)

    • Creates files or folders in the user directory

      • Phobos.exe (PID: 6768)

    • Creates files in the program directory

      • Phobos.exe (PID: 6768)

    • Reads security settings of Internet Explorer

      • WMIC.exe (PID: 6056)

    • Checks proxy server information

      • slui.exe (PID: 5292)

    • Reads the software policy settings

      • slui.exe (PID: 1932)
      • slui.exe (PID: 5292)
Find more information about signature artifacts and mapping to MITRE ATT&CK™ MATRIX at the full report
No Malware configuration.

TRiD

.exe | Win64 Executable (generic) (64.6)
.dll | Win32 Dynamic Link Library (generic) (15.4)
.exe | Win32 Executable (generic) (10.5)
.exe | Generic Win/DOS Executable (4.6)
.exe | DOS Executable Generic (4.6)

EXIF

EXE

MachineType: Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
TimeStamp: 2020:03:31 14:17:25+00:00
ImageFileCharacteristics: Executable, 32-bit
PEType: PE32
LinkerVersion: 10
CodeSize: 34304
InitializedDataSize: 15872
UninitializedDataSize: -
EntryPoint: 0x2fa7
OSVersion: 5.1
ImageVersion: -
SubsystemVersion: 5.1
Subsystem: Windows GUI
No data.
screenshot
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Total processes
156
Monitored processes
21
Malicious processes
4
Suspicious processes
0

Behavior graph

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start phobos.exe phobos.exe no specs phobos.exe cmd.exe no specs cmd.exe no specs conhost.exe no specs conhost.exe no specs vssadmin.exe no specs netsh.exe no specs vssvc.exe no specs netsh.exe no specs wmic.exe no specs bcdedit.exe no specs bcdedit.exe no specs wbadmin.exe wbengine.exe no specs vdsldr.exe no specs vds.exe no specs sppextcomobj.exe no specs slui.exe slui.exe

Process information

PID
CMD
Path
Indicators
Parent process
188netsh firewall set opmode mode=disableC:\Windows\System32\netsh.exe—cmd.exe
User:
admin
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
HIGH
Description:
Network Command Shell
Exit code:
0
Version:
10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Modules
Images
c:\windows\system32\netsh.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\apphelp.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\oleaut32.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcp_win.dll
c:\windows\system32\ucrtbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\combase.dll
876C:\WINDOWS\System32\vds.exeC:\Windows\System32\vds.exe—services.exe
User:
SYSTEM
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
SYSTEM
Description:
Virtual Disk Service
Version:
10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Modules
Images
c:\windows\system32\vds.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\user32.dll
c:\windows\system32\win32u.dll
c:\windows\system32\gdi32.dll
c:\windows\system32\gdi32full.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcp_win.dll
c:\windows\system32\ucrtbase.dll
1932"C:\WINDOWS\System32\SLUI.exe" RuleId=3482d82e-ca2c-4e1f-8864-da0267b484b2;Action=AutoActivate;AppId=55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f;SkuId=4de7cb65-cdf1-4de9-8ae8-e3cce27b9f2c;NotificationInterval=1440;Trigger=TimerEventC:\Windows\System32\slui.exe
SppExtComObj.Exe
User:
NETWORK SERVICE
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
SYSTEM
Description:
Windows Activation Client
Exit code:
1
Version:
10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Modules
Images
c:\windows\system32\slui.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\advapi32.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\sechost.dll
c:\windows\system32\rpcrt4.dll
c:\windows\system32\bcrypt.dll
c:\windows\system32\user32.dll
2036bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled noC:\Windows\System32\bcdedit.exe—cmd.exe
User:
admin
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
HIGH
Description:
Boot Configuration Data Editor
Exit code:
0
Version:
10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Modules
Images
c:\windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\apphelp.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\cryptsp.dll
3660C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\Phobos.exeC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\Phobos.exe—Phobos.exe
User:
admin
Integrity Level:
MEDIUM
Exit code:
0
Modules
Images
c:\users\admin\appdata\local\temp\phobos.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\syswow64\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\wow64.dll
c:\windows\system32\wow64win.dll
c:\windows\system32\wow64cpu.dll
c:\windows\syswow64\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\syswow64\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\syswow64\apphelp.dll
c:\windows\syswow64\ws2_32.dll
5128C:\WINDOWS\system32\vssvc.exeC:\Windows\System32\VSSVC.exe—services.exe
User:
SYSTEM
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
SYSTEM
Description:
Microsoft® Volume Shadow Copy Service
Exit code:
0
Version:
10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Modules
Images
c:\windows\system32\vssvc.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\oleaut32.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcp_win.dll
c:\windows\system32\ucrtbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\combase.dll
c:\windows\system32\rpcrt4.dll
5292C:\WINDOWS\System32\slui.exe -EmbeddingC:\Windows\System32\slui.exe
svchost.exe
User:
admin
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
MEDIUM
Description:
Windows Activation Client
Exit code:
0
Version:
10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Modules
Images
c:\windows\system32\slui.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\advapi32.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\sechost.dll
c:\windows\system32\rpcrt4.dll
c:\windows\system32\bcrypt.dll
c:\windows\system32\user32.dll
5700vssadmin delete shadows /all /quietC:\Windows\System32\vssadmin.exe—cmd.exe
User:
admin
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
HIGH
Description:
Command Line Interface for Microsoft® Volume Shadow Copy Service
Exit code:
2
Version:
10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Modules
Images
c:\windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\apphelp.dll
c:\windows\system32\advapi32.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\sechost.dll
c:\windows\system32\rpcrt4.dll
c:\windows\system32\bcrypt.dll
5724netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state offC:\Windows\System32\netsh.exe—cmd.exe
User:
admin
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
HIGH
Description:
Network Command Shell
Exit code:
0
Version:
10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Modules
Images
c:\windows\system32\netsh.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\apphelp.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\oleaut32.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcp_win.dll
c:\windows\system32\ucrtbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\combase.dll
5852"C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\Phobos.exe" C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\Phobos.exe
explorer.exe
User:
admin
Integrity Level:
MEDIUM
Modules
Images
c:\users\admin\appdata\local\temp\phobos.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\syswow64\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\wow64.dll
c:\windows\system32\wow64win.dll
c:\windows\system32\wow64cpu.dll
c:\windows\syswow64\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\syswow64\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\syswow64\apphelp.dll
c:\windows\syswow64\ws2_32.dll
Total events
7 007
Read events
6 935
Write events
52
Delete events
20

Modification events

(PID) Process:(3660) Phobos.exeKey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap
Operation:writeName:ProxyBypass
Value:
1
(PID) Process:(3660) Phobos.exeKey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap
Operation:writeName:IntranetName
Value:
1
(PID) Process:(3660) Phobos.exeKey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap
Operation:writeName:UNCAsIntranet
Value:
1
(PID) Process:(3660) Phobos.exeKey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap
Operation:writeName:AutoDetect
Value:
0
(PID) Process:(6768) Phobos.exeKey:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Operation:writeName:Phobos
Value:
C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Phobos.exe
(PID) Process:(6768) Phobos.exeKey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Operation:writeName:Phobos
Value:
C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Phobos.exe
(PID) Process:(5852) Phobos.exeKey:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Operation:writeName:Phobos
Value:
C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Phobos.exe
(PID) Process:(5852) Phobos.exeKey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Operation:writeName:Phobos
Value:
C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Phobos.exe
(PID) Process:(6124) bcdedit.exeKey:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\BCD00000000\Objects\{9dea862c-5cdd-4e70-acc1-f32b344d4795}\Elements\11000001
Operation:delete keyName:(default)
Value:
(PID) Process:(6124) bcdedit.exeKey:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\BCD00000000\Description
Operation:writeName:FirmwareModified
Value:
1
Executable files
138
Suspicious files
8 765
Text files
13
Unknown types
1

Dropped files

PID
Process
Filename
Type
6768Phobos.exeC:\$WinREAgent\Backup\Winre.wim.id[26B799FA-2822].[[email protected]].eight —
MD5:—
SHA256:—
6768Phobos.exeC:\$WinREAgent\Scratch\update.wim.id[26B799FA-2822].[[email protected]].eight —
MD5:—
SHA256:—
6768Phobos.exeC:\$WinREAgent\Backup\location.txt.id[26B799FA-2822].[[email protected]].eightbinary
MD5:7FD1C335DAA31EA3BE15391E7C5D46D5
SHA256:64F6C5DB20D7176643E615BC4EA6F820525A8E78BEA47ACBD7DA318D90D7CBEB
6768Phobos.exeC:\$WinREAgent\Rollback.xml.id[26B799FA-2822].[[email protected]].eightbinary
MD5:0E4A4E425E8F83DC81113ED5E29C6566
SHA256:145BD9A0A2652B4F612BC14835242AD47A0BEBB34820A7DF890161A65AB37B38
6768Phobos.exeC:\BOOTNXT.id[26B799FA-2822].[[email protected]].eightbinary
MD5:FC2D68FB0C5B2B0FDF93453E725731B8
SHA256:8210FF0C92EAD3B150303E74765EE737A4EC1BED3ACBAB51235783BE198AE382
6768Phobos.exeC:\bootTel.dat.id[26B799FA-2822].[[email protected]].eightbinary
MD5:A7C967F490D7AB520AA14F49533B5FFA
SHA256:64EF1C22AD0C46C401EC8B4B4B64C5866CAF1C6925B2A125F36D081C68961D72
6768Phobos.exeC:\found.000\dir0000.chk\UpdateSessionOrchestration.016.etl.id[26B799FA-2822].[[email protected]].eightbinary
MD5:40E910569A0B028BC50547EDAC98E0B7
SHA256:CBBAB0AC4873821EDABFF121455F57354984209BCDFE04052638A3390CB75878
6768Phobos.exeC:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Phobos.exeexecutable
MD5:4E93C194B641D9B849F270531EC14D20
SHA256:43F846C12C24A078EBE33F71E8EA3B4F75107AEB275E2C3CD9DC61617C9757FC
6768Phobos.exeC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Phobos.exeexecutable
MD5:4E93C194B641D9B849F270531EC14D20
SHA256:43F846C12C24A078EBE33F71E8EA3B4F75107AEB275E2C3CD9DC61617C9757FC
6768Phobos.exeC:\$Recycle.Bin\S-1-5-21-1693682860-607145093-2874071422-1000\desktop.ini.id[26B799FA-2822].[[email protected]].eightbinary
MD5:AD46CF6B5049C95DD5A95F3BEFE39BC8
SHA256:E3CC01E5B77680991B3CD4E4958A0E164A977C43ADE957647AD07DA4C1A6C262
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HTTP(S) requests
3
TCP/UDP connections
31
DNS requests
17
Threats
0

HTTP requests

PID
Process
Method
HTTP Code
IP
URL
CN
Type
Size
Reputation
1332
svchost.exe
GET
200
192.229.221.95:80
http://ocsp.digicert.com/MFEwTzBNMEswSTAJBgUrDgMCGgUABBSAUQYBMq2awn1Rh6Doh%2FsBYgFV7gQUA95QNVbRTLtm8KPiGxvDl7I90VUCEAJ0LqoXyo4hxxe7H%2Fz9DKA%3D
unknown
—
—
whitelisted
6156
SIHClient.exe
GET
200
184.30.21.171:80
http://www.microsoft.com/pkiops/crl/Microsoft%20ECC%20Update%20Secure%20Server%20CA%202.1.crl
unknown
—
—
whitelisted
6156
SIHClient.exe
GET
200
184.30.21.171:80
http://www.microsoft.com/pkiops/crl/Microsoft%20ECC%20Product%20Root%20Certificate%20Authority%202018.crl
unknown
—
—
whitelisted
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Connections

PID
Process
IP
Domain
ASN
CN
Reputation
6400
RUXIMICS.exe
51.124.78.146:443
settings-win.data.microsoft.com
MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK
NL
whitelisted
2120
MoUsoCoreWorker.exe
51.124.78.146:443
settings-win.data.microsoft.com
MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK
NL
whitelisted
568
svchost.exe
51.124.78.146:443
settings-win.data.microsoft.com
MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK
NL
whitelisted
4
System
192.168.100.255:138
—
—
—
whitelisted
3888
svchost.exe
239.255.255.250:1900
—
—
—
whitelisted
2344
svchost.exe
239.255.255.250:3702
—
—
—
whitelisted
4
System
192.168.100.255:137
—
—
—
whitelisted
568
svchost.exe
20.73.194.208:443
settings-win.data.microsoft.com
MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK
NL
whitelisted
3260
svchost.exe
40.113.103.199:443
client.wns.windows.com
MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK
NL
whitelisted
1332
svchost.exe
20.190.160.22:443
login.live.com
MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK
NL
whitelisted

DNS requests

Domain
IP
Reputation
settings-win.data.microsoft.com
  • 51.124.78.146
  • 20.73.194.208
  • 40.127.240.158
whitelisted
google.com
  • 142.250.181.238
whitelisted
client.wns.windows.com
  • 40.113.103.199
whitelisted
login.live.com
  • 20.190.160.22
  • 40.126.32.140
  • 40.126.32.134
  • 40.126.32.136
  • 40.126.32.68
  • 40.126.32.133
  • 20.190.160.14
  • 40.126.32.138
whitelisted
ocsp.digicert.com
  • 192.229.221.95
whitelisted
slscr.update.microsoft.com
  • 20.12.23.50
whitelisted
www.microsoft.com
  • 184.30.21.171
whitelisted
fe3cr.delivery.mp.microsoft.com
  • 13.85.23.206
whitelisted
activation-v2.sls.microsoft.com
  • 20.83.72.98
  • 40.91.76.224
whitelisted

Threats

No threats detected
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Phobos.exe