Analysis by: Michael Jhon Ofiaza
ALIASES:

Ransom:MSIL/Flyterper.A (Microsoft) ; Generic.Ransom.Hiddentear.A.BF6426D8 (Bitdefender)

 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 connects to certain websites to send and receive information. However, as of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible. It deletes itself after execution.

It drops files as ransom note.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size: 225,792 bytes
File Type: EXE
Memory Resident: No
Initial Samples Received Date: 31 Oct 2018
Payload: Connects to URLs/IPs, Downloads files, Displays message/message boxes, Steals information, Drops files

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 adds the following processes:

  • cmd.exe /C timeout 2 && Del /Q /F {Malware Path}\{Malware name}.exe

Other System Modifications

This Ransomware sets the system's desktop wallpaper to the following image:

  • C:\Users\{Username}\Hack.jpg

Download Routine

This Ransomware accesses the following websites to download files:

  • http://{BLOCKED}reathes.6te.net/1234.jpg

It saves the files it downloads using the following names:

  • C:\Users\{Username}\Hack.jpg

Information Theft

This Ransomware gathers the following data:

  • Computer Name
  • Username

Other Details

This Ransomware connects to the following URL(s) to check for an Internet connection:

  • https://www.google.com

It connects to the following website to send and receive information:

  • http://{BLOCKED}eathes.6te.net/write.php?info=Computer%20-%20{Computer Name}%20Username%20-%20{Username}%20Password%20-%20{Password Used for encryption}*

It encrypts files with the following extensions:

  • .txt
  • .doc
  • .docx
  • .xls
  • .xlsx
  • .ppt
  • .pptx
  • .odt
  • jpeg
  • .png
  • .csv
  • .sql
  • .mdb
  • .sln
  • .php
  • .asp
  • .aspx
  • .html
  • .xml
  • .psd
  • .sql
  • .mp4
  • .7z
  • .rar
  • .m4a
  • .wma
  • .avi
  • .wmv
  • .csv
  • .d3dbsp
  • .zip
  • .sie
  • .sum
  • .ibank
  • .t13
  • .t12
  • .qdf
  • .gdb
  • .tax
  • .pkpass
  • .bc6
  • .bc7
  • .bkp
  • .qic
  • .bkf
  • .sidn
  • .sidd
  • .mddata
  • .itl
  • .itdb
  • .icxs
  • .hvpl
  • .hplg
  • .hkdb
  • .mdbackup
  • .syncdb
  • .gho
  • .cas
  • .svg
  • .map
  • .wmo
  • .itm
  • .sb
  • .fos
  • .mov
  • .vdf
  • .ztmp
  • .sis
  • .sid
  • .ncf
  • .menu
  • .layout
  • .dmp
  • .blob
  • .esm
  • .vcf
  • .vtf
  • .dazip
  • .fpk
  • .mlx
  • .kf
  • .iwd
  • .vpk
  • .tor
  • .psk
  • .rim
  • .w3x
  • .fsh
  • .ntl
  • .arch00
  • .lvl
  • .snx
  • .cfr
  • .ff
  • .vpp_pc
  • .lrf
  • .m2
  • .mcmeta
  • .vfs0
  • .mpqge
  • .kdb
  • .db0
  • .dba
  • .rofl
  • .hkx
  • .bar
  • .upk
  • .das
  • .iwi
  • .litemod
  • .asset
  • .forge
  • .ltx
  • .bsa
  • .apk
  • .re4
  • .sav
  • .lbf
  • .slm
  • .bik
  • .epk
  • .rgss3a
  • .pak
  • .big
  • wallet
  • .wotreplay
  • .xxx
  • .desc
  • .py
  • .m3u
  • .flv
  • .js
  • .css
  • .rb
  • .p7c
  • .pk7
  • .p7b
  • .p12
  • .pfx
  • .pem
  • .crt
  • .cer
  • .der
  • .x3f
  • .srw
  • .pef
  • .ptx
  • .r3d
  • .rw2
  • .rwl
  • .raw
  • .raf
  • .orf
  • .nrw
  • .mrwref
  • .mef
  • .erf
  • .kdc
  • .dcr
  • .cr2
  • .crw
  • .bay
  • .sr2
  • .srf
  • .arw
  • .3fr
  • .dng
  • .jpe
  • .jpg
  • .cdr
  • .indd
  • .ai
  • .eps
  • .pdf
  • .pdd
  • .dbf
  • .mdf
  • .wb2
  • .rtf
  • .wpd
  • .dxg
  • .xf
  • .dwg
  • .pst
  • .accdb
  • .mdb
  • .pptm
  • .pptx
  • .ppt
  • .xlk
  • .xlsb
  • .xlsm
  • .xlsx
  • .xls
  • .wps
  • .docm
  • .docx
  • .doc
  • .odb
  • .odc
  • .odm
  • .odp
  • .ods
  • .odt
  • .veg
  • .ico
  • .lnk

It does the following:

  • Displays the following message box after execution:






However, as of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible.

It deletes itself after execution.

Ransomware Routine

This Ransomware avoids encrypting files found in the following folders:

  • Windows
  • Program Files
  • Program Files (x86)

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

  • .suckmydick

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

  • {Encrypted Folder}\Hack.html

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine: 9.850
FIRST VSAPI PATTERN FILE: 14.638.04
FIRST VSAPI PATTERN DATE: 20 Nov 2018
VSAPI OPR PATTERN File: 14.639.00
VSAPI OPR PATTERN Date: 21 Nov 2018

Step 1

Before doing any scans, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 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

Search and delete these files

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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.  
  • {Encrypted Folder}\Hack.html
  • C:\Users\{Username}\Hack.jpg

Step 4

Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as Ransom.MSIL.ENYBENY.A. 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 the following Trend Micro Support pages for more information:

Step 5

Restore encrypted files from backup.

Step 6

Reset your Desktop properties

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