URL:

https://softxvpn.com/6ays8gw3vw/X-VPN_Installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exe

Full analysis: https://app.any.run/tasks/c7f79377-61f2-4792-917d-7769ae1d19e2
Verdict: Malicious activity
Analysis date: December 04, 2020, 10:59:03
OS: Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 (build: 7601, 32 bit)
Indicators:
MD5:

6C1C354046A1C2C08D4F97EC6E13D81A

SHA1:

E51CA843FDADF61DD488FADECBB3E03DA84BAB5C

SHA256:

4C925B9A2EDB61C17707C367F9FBD8290888688B4FB0F46099DFE4724C5FFBD7

SSDEEP:

3:N8H9LKCWAcmIZuqWTXTcZDkTR8Vyca7Ln:2gbZuq8XTqy8VC

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  • MALICIOUS

    • Application was dropped or rewritten from another process

      • X-VPN.exe (PID: 3064)
    • Uses Task Scheduler to run other applications

      • X-VPN.exe (PID: 3064)
    • Loads the Task Scheduler COM API

      • schtasks.exe (PID: 340)
    • Loads dropped or rewritten executable

      • X-VPN.exe (PID: 3064)
  • SUSPICIOUS

    • Creates a directory in Program Files

      • X-VPN_Installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exe (PID: 4024)
      • X-VPN.exe (PID: 3064)
    • Uses TASKKILL.EXE to kill process

      • X-VPN_Installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exe (PID: 4024)
    • Executable content was dropped or overwritten

      • X-VPN_Installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exe (PID: 4024)
      • X-VPN.exe (PID: 3064)
    • Drops a file with too old compile date

      • X-VPN_Installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exe (PID: 4024)
    • Creates files in the program directory

      • X-VPN.exe (PID: 3064)
      • X-VPN_Installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exe (PID: 4024)
    • Drops a file that was compiled in debug mode

      • X-VPN_Installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exe (PID: 4024)
      • X-VPN.exe (PID: 3064)
    • Creates files in the user directory

      • X-VPN.exe (PID: 3064)
    • Creates a software uninstall entry

      • X-VPN.exe (PID: 3064)
    • Uses IPCONFIG.EXE to discover IP address

      • X-VPN.exe (PID: 3064)
  • INFO

    • Changes internet zones settings

      • iexplore.exe (PID: 1724)
    • Application launched itself

      • iexplore.exe (PID: 1724)
    • Modifies the phishing filter of IE

      • iexplore.exe (PID: 1724)
    • Adds / modifies Windows certificates

      • iexplore.exe (PID: 1724)
    • Reads settings of System Certificates

      • iexplore.exe (PID: 2344)
      • iexplore.exe (PID: 1724)
      • X-VPN.exe (PID: 3064)
    • Changes settings of System certificates

      • iexplore.exe (PID: 1724)
    • Dropped object may contain Bitcoin addresses

      • X-VPN.exe (PID: 3064)
    • Reads the hosts file

      • X-VPN.exe (PID: 3064)
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No Malware configuration.
No data.
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Total processes
48
Monitored processes
8
Malicious processes
3
Suspicious processes
0

Behavior graph

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start drop and start iexplore.exe no specs iexplore.exe x-vpn_installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exe no specs x-vpn_installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exe taskkill.exe no specs x-vpn.exe schtasks.exe no specs ipconfig.exe no specs

Process information

PID
CMD
Path
Indicators
Parent process
340schtasks /create /tn UAC_X-VPN /xml C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\w8_shasxy9bknmz.xmlC:\Windows\system32\schtasks.exeX-VPN.exe
User:
admin
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
HIGH
Description:
Manages scheduled tasks
Exit code:
0
Version:
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Modules
Images
c:\windows\system32\schtasks.exe
c:\systemroot\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\gdi32.dll
c:\windows\system32\user32.dll
c:\windows\system32\lpk.dll
c:\windows\system32\usp10.dll
c:\windows\system32\ole32.dll
1724"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" https://softxvpn.com/6ays8gw3vw/X-VPN_Installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exeC:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exeexplorer.exe
User:
admin
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
MEDIUM
Description:
Internet Explorer
Exit code:
1
Version:
11.00.9600.16428 (winblue_gdr.131013-1700)
Modules
Images
c:\program files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe
c:\systemroot\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\api-ms-win-downlevel-advapi32-l1-1-0.dll
c:\windows\system32\advapi32.dll
c:\windows\system32\sechost.dll
c:\windows\system32\rpcrt4.dll
c:\windows\system32\iertutil.dll
1760"C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\6Z2BCOUL\X-VPN_Installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exe" C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\6Z2BCOUL\X-VPN_Installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exeiexplore.exe
User:
admin
Integrity Level:
MEDIUM
Exit code:
3221226540
Modules
Images
c:\users\admin\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\6z2bcoul\x-vpn_installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exe
c:\systemroot\system32\ntdll.dll
2172taskkill /f /im X-VPN.exeC:\Windows\system32\taskkill.exeX-VPN_Installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exe
User:
admin
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
HIGH
Description:
Terminates Processes
Exit code:
128
Version:
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Modules
Images
c:\windows\system32\taskkill.exe
c:\systemroot\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\version.dll
c:\windows\system32\user32.dll
2344"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" SCODEF:1724 CREDAT:267521 /prefetch:2C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
iexplore.exe
User:
admin
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
LOW
Description:
Internet Explorer
Exit code:
0
Version:
11.00.9600.16428 (winblue_gdr.131013-1700)
Modules
Images
c:\program files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe
c:\systemroot\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\api-ms-win-downlevel-advapi32-l1-1-0.dll
c:\windows\system32\advapi32.dll
c:\windows\system32\sechost.dll
c:\windows\system32\rpcrt4.dll
c:\windows\system32\iertutil.dll
3064"C:\Program Files\X-VPN\X-VPN.exe" --InstallC:\Program Files\X-VPN\X-VPN.exe
X-VPN_Installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exe
User:
admin
Integrity Level:
HIGH
Exit code:
0
Modules
Images
c:\program files\x-vpn\x-vpn.exe
c:\systemroot\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\user32.dll
c:\windows\system32\gdi32.dll
c:\windows\system32\lpk.dll
c:\windows\system32\usp10.dll
c:\windows\system32\winmm.dll
3216ipconfig /flushdnsC:\Windows\system32\ipconfig.exeX-VPN.exe
User:
admin
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
HIGH
Description:
IP Configuration Utility
Exit code:
0
Version:
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Modules
Images
c:\windows\system32\ipconfig.exe
c:\systemroot\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\dnsapi.dll
c:\windows\system32\ws2_32.dll
4024"C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\6Z2BCOUL\X-VPN_Installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exe" C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\6Z2BCOUL\X-VPN_Installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exe
iexplore.exe
User:
admin
Integrity Level:
HIGH
Exit code:
2
Modules
Images
c:\users\admin\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\6z2bcoul\x-vpn_installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exe
c:\systemroot\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\user32.dll
c:\windows\system32\gdi32.dll
c:\windows\system32\lpk.dll
c:\windows\system32\usp10.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\shell32.dll
Total events
10 630
Read events
10 560
Write events
68
Delete events
2

Modification events

(PID) Process:(1724) iexplore.exeKey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\UrlBlockManager
Operation:writeName:NextCheckForUpdateLowDateTime
Value:
2510591154
(PID) Process:(1724) iexplore.exeKey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\UrlBlockManager
Operation:writeName:NextCheckForUpdateHighDateTime
Value:
30853676
(PID) Process:(1724) iexplore.exeKey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\Cache\Content
Operation:writeName:CachePrefix
Value:
(PID) Process:(1724) iexplore.exeKey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\Cache\Cookies
Operation:writeName:CachePrefix
Value:
Cookie:
(PID) Process:(1724) iexplore.exeKey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\Cache\History
Operation:writeName:CachePrefix
Value:
Visited:
(PID) Process:(1724) iexplore.exeKey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
Operation:writeName:CompatibilityFlags
Value:
0
(PID) Process:(1724) iexplore.exeKey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
Operation:writeName:ProxyEnable
Value:
0
(PID) Process:(1724) iexplore.exeKey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Connections
Operation:writeName:SavedLegacySettings
Value:
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
(PID) Process:(1724) iexplore.exeKey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap
Operation:writeName:UNCAsIntranet
Value:
0
(PID) Process:(1724) iexplore.exeKey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap
Operation:writeName:AutoDetect
Value:
1
Executable files
5
Suspicious files
24
Text files
39
Unknown types
9

Dropped files

PID
Process
Filename
Type
2344iexplore.exeC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\Low\CabFF14.tmp
MD5:
SHA256:
2344iexplore.exeC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\Low\TarFF15.tmp
MD5:
SHA256:
2344iexplore.exeC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Low\Content.IE5\MFAQUS6V\X-VPN_Installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10[1].exe
MD5:
SHA256:
2344iexplore.exeC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\6Z2BCOUL\X-VPN_Installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exe.io5pgxy.partial
MD5:
SHA256:
1724iexplore.exeC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\~DFD21D04741BE5669F.TMP
MD5:
SHA256:
1724iexplore.exeC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\6Z2BCOUL\X-VPN_Installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exe.io5pgxy.partial:Zone.Identifier
MD5:
SHA256:
1724iexplore.exeC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\6Z2BCOUL\X-VPN_Installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exe
MD5:
SHA256:
4024X-VPN_Installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exeC:\Program Files\X-VPN\lib1\cef.pak
MD5:
SHA256:
4024X-VPN_Installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exeC:\Program Files\X-VPN\lib1\icudtl.dat
MD5:
SHA256:
4024X-VPN_Installer69.0_1647_bac6d184_2020-11-24-03-15-10.exeC:\Program Files\X-VPN\lib1\libcef.dll
MD5:
SHA256:
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HTTP(S) requests
10
TCP/UDP connections
557
DNS requests
72
Threats
15

HTTP requests

PID
Process
Method
HTTP Code
IP
URL
CN
Type
Size
Reputation
3064
X-VPN.exe
POST
200
130.211.50.202:20005
http://130.211.50.202:20005/ClientApi
US
text
24 b
whitelisted
3064
X-VPN.exe
POST
200
130.211.50.202:20005
http://130.211.50.202:20005/ClientApi
US
binary
24 b
whitelisted
3064
X-VPN.exe
POST
200
130.211.50.202:20005
http://130.211.50.202:20005/ClientApi
US
binary
24 b
whitelisted
2344
iexplore.exe
GET
200
172.217.16.131:80
http://ocsp.pki.goog/gts1d2/MFEwTzBNMEswSTAJBgUrDgMCGgUABBT4YwNSyUnwC88de5a5l4eUO%2BLQewQUsd0yXei3N3LSzlzOJv5HeeIBCOkCEFpJbCVGw8GfCgAAAAB0K5Y%3D
US
der
471 b
whitelisted
3064
X-VPN.exe
POST
200
130.211.50.202:20005
http://130.211.50.202:20005/ClientApi
US
binary
24 b
whitelisted
3064
X-VPN.exe
POST
130.211.50.202:20005
http://130.211.50.202:20005/ClientApi
US
whitelisted
2344
iexplore.exe
GET
200
172.217.16.131:80
http://ocsp.pki.goog/gsr2/ME4wTDBKMEgwRjAJBgUrDgMCGgUABBTgXIsxbvr2lBkPpoIEVRE6gHlCnAQUm%2BIHV2ccHsBqBt5ZtJot39wZhi4CDQHjtJ13zfQMBhkWtuM%3D
US
der
468 b
whitelisted
3064
X-VPN.exe
POST
200
130.211.50.202:20005
http://130.211.50.202:20005/ClientApi
US
binary
24 b
whitelisted
3064
X-VPN.exe
POST
200
130.211.50.202:20005
http://130.211.50.202:20005/ClientApi
US
binary
36 b
whitelisted
3064
X-VPN.exe
POST
200
130.211.50.202:20005
http://130.211.50.202:20005/ClientApi
US
binary
24 b
whitelisted
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Connections

PID
Process
IP
Domain
ASN
CN
Reputation
2344
iexplore.exe
35.241.53.74:443
softxvpn.com
US
unknown
2344
iexplore.exe
172.217.16.131:80
ocsp.pki.goog
Google Inc.
US
whitelisted
192.228.79.201:53
B.Root-Server-OPS
US
unknown
128.63.2.53:53
Headquarters, USAISC
US
unknown
193.0.14.129:53
Reseaux IP Europeens Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC)
NL
unknown
130.211.50.202:20025
8v9m.com
Google Inc.
US
whitelisted
192.112.36.4:53
DoD Network Information Center
US
unknown
202.12.27.33:53
WIDE Project
JP
unknown
3064
X-VPN.exe
130.211.50.202:20005
8v9m.com
Google Inc.
US
whitelisted
72.52.178.23:443
zqe2jx2q9a.com
Liquid Web, L.L.C
US
malicious

DNS requests

Domain
IP
Reputation
softxvpn.com
  • 35.241.53.74
unknown
ocsp.pki.goog
  • 172.217.16.131
whitelisted
googleads.g.doubleclick.net
  • 216.58.215.226
whitelisted
googleads4.g.doubleclick.net
  • 216.58.215.226
shared
adservice.google.com
  • 216.58.215.226
whitelisted
device-provisioning.googleapis.com
  • 172.217.168.10
whitelisted
www.googleadservices.com
  • 216.58.215.226
whitelisted
tpc.googlesyndication.com
  • 172.217.168.65
whitelisted
pagead2.googleadservices.com
  • 216.58.215.226
whitelisted
g9dmnemrzy.com
  • 119.9.92.20
unknown

Threats

PID
Process
Class
Message
3064
X-VPN.exe
Misc activity
ET USER_AGENTS Go HTTP Client User-Agent
3064
X-VPN.exe
Misc activity
APP [PTsecurity] X-VPN
3064
X-VPN.exe
Misc activity
ET USER_AGENTS Go HTTP Client User-Agent
3064
X-VPN.exe
Misc activity
APP [PTsecurity] X-VPN
3064
X-VPN.exe
Misc activity
ET USER_AGENTS Go HTTP Client User-Agent
3064
X-VPN.exe
Misc activity
APP [PTsecurity] X-VPN
3064
X-VPN.exe
Misc activity
ET USER_AGENTS Go HTTP Client User-Agent
3064
X-VPN.exe
Misc activity
APP [PTsecurity] X-VPN
3064
X-VPN.exe
Misc activity
ET USER_AGENTS Go HTTP Client User-Agent
3064
X-VPN.exe
Misc activity
ET USER_AGENTS Go HTTP Client User-Agent
Process
Message
X-VPN.exe
[1204/105954.865:ERROR:main_delegate.cc(718)] Could not load cef_extensions.pak
X-VPN.exe
[1204/105956.009:WARNING:histograms.cc(40)] Started multiple compositor clients (Browser, Renderer) in one process. Some metrics will be disabled.
X-VPN.exe
[1204/105958.139:INFO:CONSOLE(312)] "getVpnStatusSuccessCallback [{"IsVip":false,"ServerType":"Premium","ServerName":"The Fastest Server","Status":"Disconnected","LeftData":"500MB","ShouldShowShare":false,"ErrMsg":"","Protocol":"VpnNetworkProtocolTcp","ImageName":"region_icon_default.png","OriginServerName":"","ShowRatingDialog":false,"IsSupporServer":false,"IsKillSwitchError":false}]", source: http://127.0.0.1:40001/kmgViewResource/03bf3e6fd652eeb83cb161be5e5bf63f.js (312)
X-VPN.exe
[1204/105958.140:INFO:CONSOLE(314)] "getVpnStatusSuccessCallback 1", source: http://127.0.0.1:40001/kmgViewResource/03bf3e6fd652eeb83cb161be5e5bf63f.js (314)
X-VPN.exe
[1204/105958.140:INFO:CONSOLE(318)] "getVpnStatusSuccessCallback 2", source: http://127.0.0.1:40001/kmgViewResource/03bf3e6fd652eeb83cb161be5e5bf63f.js (318)
X-VPN.exe
[1204/105958.140:INFO:CONSOLE(320)] "getVpnStatusSuccessCallback 3", source: http://127.0.0.1:40001/kmgViewResource/03bf3e6fd652eeb83cb161be5e5bf63f.js (320)
X-VPN.exe
[1204/110009.908:INFO:CONSOLE(312)] "getVpnStatusSuccessCallback [{"IsVip":false,"ServerType":"Premium","ServerName":"The Fastest Server","Status":"Connecting","LeftData":"493MB","ShouldShowShare":true,"ErrMsg":"","Protocol":"VpnNetworkProtocolTcp","ImageName":"region_icon_default.png","OriginServerName":"","ShowRatingDialog":false,"IsSupporServer":false,"IsKillSwitchError":false}]", source: http://127.0.0.1:40001/kmgViewResource/03bf3e6fd652eeb83cb161be5e5bf63f.js (312)
X-VPN.exe
[1204/110009.908:INFO:CONSOLE(314)] "getVpnStatusSuccessCallback 1", source: http://127.0.0.1:40001/kmgViewResource/03bf3e6fd652eeb83cb161be5e5bf63f.js (314)
X-VPN.exe
[1204/110009.908:INFO:CONSOLE(318)] "getVpnStatusSuccessCallback 2", source: http://127.0.0.1:40001/kmgViewResource/03bf3e6fd652eeb83cb161be5e5bf63f.js (318)
X-VPN.exe
[1204/110009.908:INFO:CONSOLE(320)] "getVpnStatusSuccessCallback 3", source: http://127.0.0.1:40001/kmgViewResource/03bf3e6fd652eeb83cb161be5e5bf63f.js (320)