Ransom.MSIL.EPAR.THABAOAH

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.

However, as of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible. It deletes itself after execution.

It encrypts files with specific file extensions.

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 Del /Q /F {Malware Path}\{Malware Name}.exe

Other Details

This Ransomware does the following:

• Connects to the following URL to send encryption key:
  • https://{BLOCKED}s-court.{BLOCKED}h.me/{KEY}

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

It deletes itself after execution.

Ransomware Routine

This Ransomware encrypts files with the following extensions:

• .txt
• .docx
• .doc
• .ppt
• .pptx
• .sql
• .js
• .cpp
• .c
• .css
• .apk
• .xml
• .psd
• .img
• .jpg
• .jpeg
• .png
• .php
• .py
• .pdf
• .mov
• .mp4
• .mp3
• .dmg
• .iso
• .avi
• .wmv
• .m4a
• .zip
• .7z
• .rar
• .json
• .py

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

• .rape

It leaves text files that serve as ransom notes containing the following text:

• {Encrypted Folder}\i_want_your_dick.html
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