Ransom.Win32.FCRYPT.THBAAAI


 ALIASES:

VBS/KillBackup.B trojan, VBS/KillBackup.B trojan, VBS/KillBackup.B trojan(NOD32);

 PLATFORM:

Windows

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 DAMAGE POTENTIAL:
 DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:
 REPORTED INFECTION:
 INFORMATION EXPOSURE:

  • Threat Type: Ransomware

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted: No

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

Infection Channel:

Downloaded from the Internet, Dropped by other malware

This Ransomware arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

It encrypts files with specific file extensions. It drops files as ransom note.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size:

2,042,880 bytes

File Type:

EXE

Memory Resident:

No

Initial Samples Received Date:

11 Feb 2019

Payload:

Deletes files, Adds registry

Arrival Details

This Ransomware arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

Installation

This Ransomware drops the following files:

  • %User Temp%\{8random characters}.bat;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\delsc.vbs;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\FCrypt.txt.tmp;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\FCRYPT_RSA_PUBLIC_KEY.TMP;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\gpg.exe;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\gpg-agent.exe;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\libassuan-0.dll;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\libgcrypt-20.dll;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\libgpg-error-0.dll;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\libgpgme-11.dll;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\libksba-8.dll;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\libnpth-0.dll;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\libsqlite3-0.dll;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\md5.exe;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\svchost.exe;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\zlib1.dll;
  • %User Temp%\FCRYPT.KEY;
  • %User Temp%\#HELP-DECRYPT-FCRYPT1.1#.txt;
  • %User Temp%\FCRYPT_VICTIM.TMP;
  • %Desktop%\#HELP-DECRYPT-FCRYPT1.1#.txt;

(Note: %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista, 7, and 8.. %Desktop% is the current user's desktop, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{User Name}\Desktop on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\Desktop on Windows Vista, 7, and 8.)

It adds the following processes:

  • cmd.exe /c ""%User Temp%\{8random characters}.bat" {malware filename}.exe"
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\svchost.exe -e {random generated md5 hash} "{target file}" "{targetfile}.FCrypt" - for every file targeted

(Note: %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista, 7, and 8.)

It creates the following folders:

  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}

(Note: %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista, 7, and 8.)

Other System Modifications

This Ransomware deletes the following files:

  • %User Temp%\{8random characters}.bat;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\delsc.vbs;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\FCrypt.txt.tmp;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\FCRYPT_RSA_PUBLIC_KEY.TMP;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\gpg.exe;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\libgpgme-11.dll;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\libksba-8.dll;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\libsqlite3-0.dll;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\md5.exe;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\svchost.exe;
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}\zlib1.dll;

(Note: %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista, 7, and 8.)

It adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
FCRYPT\Shell\Open\
Command

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
FCRYPT\DefaultIcon
{default} = C:\Windows\System32\shell32.dll,-48

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
.FCrypt
{default} = FCRYPT

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
FCRYPT1 = notepad %User Temp%\#HELP-DECRYPT-FCRYPT1.1#.txt"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
FCRYPT2 = attrib -h C:\Users\dyituser_732\Desktop\#HELP-DECRYPT-FCRYPT1.1#.txt

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
FCRYPT3 = copy %User Temp%\#HELP-DECRYPT-FCRYPT1.1#.txt %Desktop%\#HELP-DECRYPT-FCRYPT1.1#.txt

Other Details

This Ransomware does the following:

  • The malware changes the icon of the files it encrypts
  • Upon opening an encrypted file, a message box appears

Ransomware Routine

This Ransomware encrypts files with the following extensions:

  • .xls
  • .doc
  • .xlsx
  • .docx
  • .pdf
  • .rtf
  • .cdr
  • .psd
  • .dwg
  • .cd
  • .mdb
  • .1cd
  • .dbf
  • .sqlite
  • .jpg
  • .jpeg
  • .zip
  • .bmp
  • .txt
  • .rar
  • .mp4
  • .sql
  • .c
  • .cpp
  • .java
  • .php
  • .asp
  • .svg
  • .psd
  • .bak
  • .html

It appends the following extension to the file name of the encrypted files:

  • .Fcrypt

It drops the following file(s) as ransom note:

  • %Desktop%\#HELP-DECRYPT-FCRYPT1.1#.txt

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

9.850

FIRST VSAPI PATTERN FILE:

14.806.02

FIRST VSAPI PATTERN DATE:

11 Feb 2019

VSAPI OPR PATTERN File:

14.807.00

VSAPI OPR PATTERN Date:

12 Feb 2019

Step 1

Before doing any scans, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 users must disable System Restore to allow full scanning of their computers.

Step 2

Note that not all files, folders, and registry keys and entries are installed on your computer during this malware's/spyware's/grayware's execution. This may be due to incomplete installation or other operating system conditions. If you do not find the same files/folders/registry information, please proceed to the next step.

Step 3

Restart in Safe Mode

[ Learn More ]

Step 4

Delete this registry key

[ Learn More ]

Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\.FCrypt
    • {default} = FCRYPT;
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\FCRYPT\DefaultIcon
    • {default} = C:\Windows\System32\shell32.dll,-48
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • FCRYPT1 = notepad %User Temp%\#HELP-DECRYPT-FCRYPT1.1#.txt"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • FCRYPT2 = attrib -h C:\Users\dyituser_732\Desktop\#HELP-DECRYPT-FCRYPT1.1#.txt
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • FCRYPT3 = copy %User Temp%\#HELP-DECRYPT-FCRYPT1.1#.txt C:\Users\dyituser_732\Desktop\#HELP-DECRYPT-FCRYPT1.1#.txt;

Step 5

Search and delete this folder

[ Learn More ]
Please make sure you check the Search Hidden Files and Folders checkbox in the More advanced options option to include all hidden folders in the search result.  
  • %User Temp%\qb{6random characters}.{2random characters}

Step 6

Search and delete these files

[ Learn More ]
There may be some files that are hidden. Please make sure you check the Search Hidden Files and Folders checkbox in the "More advanced options" option to include all hidden files and folders in the search result.
  • %Desktop%\#HELP-DECRYPT-FCRYPT1.1#.txt
  • %User Temp%\FCRYPT.KEY
  • %User Temp%\#HELP-DECRYPT-FCRYPT1.1#.txt
  • %User Temp%\FCRYPT_VICTIM.TMP

Step 7

Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as Ransom.Win32.FCRYPT.THBAAAI. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check this Knowledge Base page for more information.

Step 8

Restore encrypted files from backup.


Did this description help? Tell us how we did.