Ransom.MSIL.ENYBENY.C
MSIL:Filecoder-AC [Trj] (AVAST); Trojan-Ransom.FileCoder (IKARUS)
Windows
Threat Type: Ransomware
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: No
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
Downloaded from the Internet
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 encrypts files with specific file extensions. It drops files as ransom note.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
153,600 bytes
EXE
No
13 Nov 2018
Displays message/message boxes, Connects to URLs/IPs, Encrypts 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
Download Routine
This Ransomware accesses the following websites to download files:
- http://gntsincrellysite.{BLOCKED}5.org/1234.jpg
It saves the files it downloads using the following names:
- C:\Users\{username}\hack.jpg
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://gntsincrellysite.{BLOCKED}5.org/write.php?info={computer name}%20-%20{username}%20-%20{password used for encryption}
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
- .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
- .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
It 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:
- .crypt888_C#
It drops the following file(s) as ransom note:
- {Encrypted Directory}\Warning.html
SOLUTION
9.850
15.164.03
10 Jun 2019
15.165.00
11 Jun 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
Search and delete these files
- {Encrypted Directory}\Warning.html
- C:\Users\{username}\hack.jpg
Step 4
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as Ransom.MSIL.ENYBENY.C. 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.
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