| File name: | Mandela.exe |
| Full analysis: | https://app.any.run/tasks/d7903d6b-7d8a-4c3d-93bf-e3ebe7541d0f |
| Verdict: | Malicious activity |
| Threats: | Stealers are a group of malicious software that are intended for gaining unauthorized access to users’ information and transferring it to the attacker. The stealer malware category includes various types of programs that focus on their particular kind of data, including files, passwords, and cryptocurrency. Stealers are capable of spying on their targets by recording their keystrokes and taking screenshots. This type of malware is primarily distributed as part of phishing campaigns. |
| Analysis date: | July 25, 2024, 23:31:01 |
| OS: | Windows 10 Professional (build: 19045, 64 bit) |
| Tags: | |
| Indicators: | |
| MIME: | application/x-dosexec |
| File info: | PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386 Mono/.Net assembly, for MS Windows |
| MD5: | 68558A4A7DF242046A8A7345501ADCF7 |
| SHA1: | EAC84B6BC1BE332AF4BAFC1BDAC30B40041A1295 |
| SHA256: | C6818DA28A36A7ED628E5A86EDE3A642B609B34B2F61AE4DBA9A4814D6822D2F |
| SSDEEP: | 393216:3S2Jj2w9YgIrP/gHase3j3LINmWuwd6CZ/OK4jXo/jH599sl:Cm3YgIrXg6sELLIQWXsCZGKgY/jxa |
MALICIOUS
Drops the executable file immediately after the start
- Mandela.exe (PID: 916)
Changes the login/logoff helper path in the registry
- Mandela.exe (PID: 916)
UAC/LUA settings modification
- Mandela.exe (PID: 916)
Disables Windows Defender
- Mandela.exe (PID: 916)
SUSPICIOUS
There is functionality for taking screenshot (YARA)
- Mandela.exe (PID: 916)
Executable content was dropped or overwritten
- Mandela.exe (PID: 916)
Reads security settings of Internet Explorer
- ShellExperienceHost.exe (PID: 1488)
- Mandela.exe (PID: 916)
Reads the date of Windows installation
- Mandela.exe (PID: 916)
Uses TASKKILL.EXE to kill process
- cmd.exe (PID: 2548)
- cmd.exe (PID: 6140)
Starts CMD.EXE for commands execution
- Mandela.exe (PID: 916)
The process executes via Task Scheduler
- PLUGScheduler.exe (PID: 4192)
INFO
Checks supported languages
- Mandela.exe (PID: 916)
- ShellExperienceHost.exe (PID: 1488)
- PLUGScheduler.exe (PID: 4192)
Reads the computer name
- Mandela.exe (PID: 916)
- ShellExperienceHost.exe (PID: 1488)
- PLUGScheduler.exe (PID: 4192)
Reads the machine GUID from the registry
- Mandela.exe (PID: 916)
Creates files or folders in the user directory
- Mandela.exe (PID: 916)
.NET Reactor protector has been detected
- Mandela.exe (PID: 916)
Process checks whether UAC notifications are on
- Mandela.exe (PID: 916)
Process checks computer location settings
- Mandela.exe (PID: 916)
Reads the software policy settings
- slui.exe (PID: 7156)
Creates files in the program directory
- PLUGScheduler.exe (PID: 4192)
Checks proxy server information
- slui.exe (PID: 7156)
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TRiD
| .exe | | | Generic CIL Executable (.NET, Mono, etc.) (63.1) |
|---|---|---|
| .exe | | | Win64 Executable (generic) (23.8) |
| .dll | | | Win32 Dynamic Link Library (generic) (5.6) |
| .exe | | | Win32 Executable (generic) (3.8) |
| .exe | | | Generic Win/DOS Executable (1.7) |
EXIF
EXE
| MachineType: | Intel 386 or later, and compatibles |
|---|---|
| TimeStamp: | 2054:04:04 15:20:39+00:00 |
| ImageFileCharacteristics: | Executable, No line numbers, No symbols, 32-bit |
| PEType: | PE32 |
| LinkerVersion: | 48 |
| CodeSize: | 15806976 |
| InitializedDataSize: | 110080 |
| UninitializedDataSize: | - |
| EntryPoint: | 0xf151de |
| OSVersion: | 4 |
| ImageVersion: | - |
| SubsystemVersion: | 4 |
| Subsystem: | Windows GUI |
| FileVersionNumber: | 1.0.0.0 |
| ProductVersionNumber: | 1.0.0.0 |
| FileFlagsMask: | 0x003f |
| FileFlags: | (none) |
| FileOS: | Win32 |
| ObjectFileType: | Executable application |
| FileSubtype: | - |
| LanguageCode: | Neutral |
| CharacterSet: | Unicode |
| Comments: | NOTHING IS WORTH THE RISK |
| CompanyName: | NOTHING IS WORTH THE RISK |
| FileDescription: | NOTHING IS WORTH THE RISK |
| FileVersion: | 1.0.0.0 |
| InternalName: | Mandela.exe |
| LegalCopyright: | NOTHING IS WORTH THE RISK |
| LegalTrademarks: | NOTHING IS WORTH THE RISK |
| OriginalFileName: | Mandela.exe |
| ProductName: | NOTHING IS WORTH THE RISK |
| ProductVersion: | 1.0.0.0 |
| AssemblyVersion: | 1.0.0.0 |
Total processes
330
Monitored processes
11
Malicious processes
1
Suspicious processes
0
Behavior graph
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Process information
PID | CMD | Path | Indicators | Parent process | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 916 | "C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\Mandela.exe" | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\Mandela.exe | explorer.exe | ||||||||||||
User: admin Company: NOTHING IS WORTH THE RISK Integrity Level: HIGH Description: NOTHING IS WORTH THE RISK Exit code: 0 Version: 1.0.0.0 Modules
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| 1112 | \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\conhost.exe 0xffffffff -ForceV1 | C:\Windows\System32\conhost.exe | — | cmd.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: Microsoft Corporation Integrity Level: HIGH Description: Console Window Host Exit code: 0 Version: 10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800) Modules
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| 1488 | "C:\WINDOWS\SystemApps\ShellExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\ShellExperienceHost.exe" -ServerName:App.AppXtk181tbxbce2qsex02s8tw7hfxa9xb3t.mca | C:\Windows\SystemApps\ShellExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\ShellExperienceHost.exe | — | svchost.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: Microsoft Corporation Integrity Level: MEDIUM Description: Windows Shell Experience Host Exit code: 0 Version: 10.0.19041.3758 (WinBuild.160101.0800) Modules
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| 2548 | "C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe" /k taskkill /f /im explorer.exe | C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe | — | Mandela.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: Microsoft Corporation Integrity Level: HIGH Description: Windows Command Processor Exit code: 0 Version: 10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800) Modules
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| 4192 | "C:\Program Files\RUXIM\PLUGscheduler.exe" | C:\Program Files\RUXIM\PLUGScheduler.exe | — | svchost.exe | |||||||||||
User: SYSTEM Company: Microsoft Corporation Integrity Level: SYSTEM Description: Windows Update LifeCycle Component Scheduler Exit code: 0 Version: 10.0.19041.3623 (WinBuild.160101.0800) Modules
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| 4192 | taskkill /f /im explorer.exe | C:\Windows\System32\taskkill.exe | — | cmd.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: Microsoft Corporation Integrity Level: HIGH Description: Terminates Processes Exit code: 0 Version: 10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800) Modules
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| 5160 | \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\conhost.exe 0xffffffff -ForceV1 | C:\Windows\System32\conhost.exe | — | cmd.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: Microsoft Corporation Integrity Level: HIGH Description: Console Window Host Exit code: 0 Version: 10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800) Modules
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| 5564 | "C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\Mandela.exe" | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\Mandela.exe | — | explorer.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: NOTHING IS WORTH THE RISK Integrity Level: MEDIUM Description: NOTHING IS WORTH THE RISK Exit code: 3221226540 Version: 1.0.0.0 Modules
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| 5688 | taskkill /f /im explorer.exe | C:\Windows\System32\taskkill.exe | — | cmd.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: Microsoft Corporation Integrity Level: HIGH Description: Terminates Processes Exit code: 0 Version: 10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800) Modules
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| 6140 | "C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe" /k taskkill /f /im explorer.exe | C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe | — | mandela.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: Microsoft Corporation Integrity Level: HIGH Description: Windows Command Processor Exit code: 0 Version: 10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800) Modules
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Total events
30 922
Read events
17 965
Write events
12 957
Delete events
0
Modification events
| (PID) Process: | (916) Mandela.exe | Key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Keyboard Layout |
| Operation: | write | Name: | Scancode Map |
Value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| |||
| (PID) Process: | (916) Mandela.exe | Key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon |
| Operation: | write | Name: | Shell |
Value: explorer.exe, mandela.exe | |||
| (PID) Process: | (916) Mandela.exe | Key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System |
| Operation: | write | Name: | FilterAdministratorToken |
Value: 1 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (916) Mandela.exe | Key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System |
| Operation: | write | Name: | EnableLUA |
Value: 0 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (916) Mandela.exe | Key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender |
| Operation: | write | Name: | DisableAntiSpyware |
Value: 1 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (1488) ShellExperienceHost.exe | Key: | \REGISTRY\A\{ba94b77d-0217-62f0-c5ef-efec4f626573}\LocalState |
| Operation: | write | Name: | PeekBadges |
Value: 5B005D000000F11480D4EADEDA01 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (1488) ShellExperienceHost.exe | Key: | \REGISTRY\A\{ba94b77d-0217-62f0-c5ef-efec4f626573}\LocalState |
| Operation: | write | Name: | PeekBadges |
Value: 5B005D0000002A6380D4EADEDA01 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (916) Mandela.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap |
| Operation: | write | Name: | ProxyBypass |
Value: 1 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (916) Mandela.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap |
| Operation: | write | Name: | IntranetName |
Value: 1 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (916) Mandela.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap |
| Operation: | write | Name: | UNCAsIntranet |
Value: 1 | |||
Executable files
1
Suspicious files
26
Text files
11
Unknown types
2
Dropped files
PID | Process | Filename | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 916 | Mandela.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\education.mp4 | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 916 | Mandela.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\entity.bmp | image | |
MD5:6B80387C1369B969100C113E85E301D5 | SHA256:0AE1757A6803D51F34D38DB026C8945F23BF2E0A59353B0CB823572D353C88A5 | |||
| 916 | Mandela.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\man.bmp | image | |
MD5:381B1BF27008F1CD9F1AD7C8F0138E31 | SHA256:DBCD6398FE3BE77EEEB580F400F9F08FF36F44BD80466446D111260195901FFB | |||
| 916 | Mandela.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\momo.bmp | image | |
MD5:CF6D2C56E76DD4F62FDC478F1EF952D7 | SHA256:6B4C497C22754112A387E0286179E28989740DF614CEEF96F745C3333D05DB6D | |||
| 4192 | PLUGScheduler.exe | C:\ProgramData\PLUG\Logs\RUXIMLog.032.etl | etl | |
MD5:673727AF7C6805E869C9F8BE1E468F4A | SHA256:6B16B7DE97F397BCEC36EB3F18C7B64CD3DB6D2974DDF319A251CE27B80D837B | |||
| 4192 | PLUGScheduler.exe | C:\ProgramData\PLUG\Logs\RUXIMLog.031.etl | etl | |
MD5:079890A8EC8D5CB6523FCEC2209780AA | SHA256:0E12D2D76DD738CE196BED522E35F75E2CC91294F78CDDCBE8CE7787AAA70049 | |||
| 4192 | PLUGScheduler.exe | C:\ProgramData\PLUG\Logs\RUXIMLog.030.etl | etl | |
MD5:2F36C598EBFF5B5CDD898C9691D6BCCB | SHA256:8900C5931ED8E0D1B68082B45CF2F4E8C1025D36825508E0804C916D781B9F50 | |||
| 4192 | PLUGScheduler.exe | C:\ProgramData\PLUG\Logs\RUXIMLog.029.etl | etl | |
MD5:868E79A00A8204448B2FFC4F4D5C08EA | SHA256:148FE324431CB4C826BCF0436147D946AC389A877732612CF40629048B8517DC | |||
| 4192 | PLUGScheduler.exe | C:\ProgramData\PLUG\Logs\RUXIMLog.026.etl | etl | |
MD5:C8834D365FAE073DEDE1F1620454CE71 | SHA256:C6DD793EEE1D5551CA507A3C5BFFECA82DD3E29C63C2C6DD218A7D4BFB37046B | |||
| 4192 | PLUGScheduler.exe | C:\ProgramData\PLUG\Logs\RUXIMLog.025.etl | etl | |
MD5:5EA68411BF8E9EAF4621BAF73F61449E | SHA256:9D4CA5A1D871F819C139A498BB910A63576C2FE6367853544F8D172D8B6EBFF7 | |||
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HTTP(S) requests
2
TCP/UDP connections
28
DNS requests
17
Threats
0
HTTP requests
PID | Process | Method | HTTP Code | IP | URL | CN | Type | Size | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1028 | OfficeClickToRun.exe | GET | 200 | 192.229.221.95:80 | http://ocsp.digicert.com/MFEwTzBNMEswSTAJBgUrDgMCGgUABBQ50otx%2Fh0Ztl%2Bz8SiPI7wEWVxDlQQUTiJUIBiV5uNu5g%2F6%2BrkS7QYXjzkCEAn5bsKVVV8kdJ6vHl3O1J0%3D | unknown | — | — | whitelisted |
5312 | SearchApp.exe | GET | 200 | 192.229.221.95:80 | http://ocsp.digicert.com/MFEwTzBNMEswSTAJBgUrDgMCGgUABBTrjrydRyt%2BApF3GSPypfHBxR5XtQQUs9tIpPmhxdiuNkHMEWNpYim8S8YCEAI5PUjXAkJafLQcAAsO18o%3D | unknown | — | — | whitelisted |
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Connections
PID | Process | IP | Domain | ASN | CN | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6012 | MoUsoCoreWorker.exe | 40.127.240.158:443 | settings-win.data.microsoft.com | MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK | IE | unknown |
4 | System | 192.168.100.255:138 | — | — | — | whitelisted |
3220 | svchost.exe | 40.127.240.158:443 | settings-win.data.microsoft.com | MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK | IE | unknown |
3948 | RUXIMICS.exe | 40.127.240.158:443 | settings-win.data.microsoft.com | MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK | IE | unknown |
4204 | svchost.exe | 4.208.221.206:443 | — | MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK | US | unknown |
3952 | svchost.exe | 239.255.255.250:1900 | — | — | — | whitelisted |
4 | System | 192.168.100.255:137 | — | — | — | whitelisted |
3220 | svchost.exe | 4.231.128.59:443 | settings-win.data.microsoft.com | MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK | IE | whitelisted |
4564 | slui.exe | 20.83.72.98:443 | activation-v2.sls.microsoft.com | MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK | US | whitelisted |
6012 | MoUsoCoreWorker.exe | 4.231.128.59:443 | settings-win.data.microsoft.com | MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK | IE | whitelisted |
DNS requests
Domain | IP | Reputation |
|---|---|---|
settings-win.data.microsoft.com |
| whitelisted |
google.com |
| whitelisted |
activation-v2.sls.microsoft.com |
| whitelisted |
self.events.data.microsoft.com |
| whitelisted |
officeclient.microsoft.com |
| whitelisted |
www.bing.com |
| whitelisted |
ecs.office.com |
| whitelisted |
ocsp.digicert.com |
| whitelisted |
r.bing.com |
| whitelisted |