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Database Entry


Emotet (aka Heodo)


Vendor detections: 11


Maldoc score: 16


Intelligence 11 IOCs YARA 2 File information Comments
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SHA256 hash: 961efe775a475db562797a522346bcea08198eab0b2a15f9f14deb9057475123
SHA3-384 hash: 47462be2571fe8f49af6ce5f33539b557540ed5cdd0a80463422ce995428268bfea0f4f7fe5a497675d323808ad45151
SHA1 hash: c4eb142f44dca33d5bf807fec2ace0cdb21a8529
MD5 hash: 9bc758d550b3cafbcf3ff18e90447363
humanhash: white-ack-wolfram-orange
File name:JO-1964 report.xls
Download: download sample
Signature Heodo
Create hunting rule
File size:155'136 bytes
First seen:2022-02-01 20:05:40 UTC
Last seen:2022-02-07 00:19:18 UTC
File type:Excel file xls
MIME type:application/vnd.ms-excel
ssdeep 3072:ncKoSsxzNDZLDZjlbR868O8KlVH3dehvMqAPjxO5xyZUE5V5xtezEVg8/dg/Gx0W:ncKoSsxzNDZLDZjlbR868O8KlVH3dehg
TLSH T108E36A6676C5D9D6DB0927310E9ACAEE26277C838E7603C77188F30E2D7B1509AD2706
Reporter abuse_ch
Tags:Emotet Heodo xls


Avatar
abuse_ch
Emotet payload URLs:
http://ilifetrend.com/wp-admin/qC/

Office OLE Information

This malware samples appears to be an Office document. The following table provides more information about this document using oletools and oledump.

OLE id
Maldoc score: 16
OLE dump

MalwareBazaar was able to identify 25 sections in this file using oledump:

Section IDSection sizeSection name
1109 bytesCompObj
2220 bytesDocumentSummaryInformation
3204 bytesSummaryInformation
4109800 bytesWorkbook
5776 bytes_VBA_PROJECT_CUR/PROJECT
6227 bytes_VBA_PROJECT_CUR/PROJECTwm
797 bytes_VBA_PROJECT_CUR/UserForm1/CompObj
8291 bytes_VBA_PROJECT_CUR/UserForm1/VBFrame
9311 bytes_VBA_PROJECT_CUR/UserForm1/f
10236 bytes_VBA_PROJECT_CUR/UserForm1/o
111111 bytes_VBA_PROJECT_CUR/VBA/GasregaSRHA457urd
128412 bytes_VBA_PROJECT_CUR/VBA/JSe546sdgasdgdf
131649 bytes_VBA_PROJECT_CUR/VBA/UserForm1
146918 bytes_VBA_PROJECT_CUR/VBA/_VBA_PROJECT
152350 bytes_VBA_PROJECT_CUR/VBA/__SRP_0
16335 bytes_VBA_PROJECT_CUR/VBA/__SRP_1
17300 bytes_VBA_PROJECT_CUR/VBA/__SRP_2
18216 bytes_VBA_PROJECT_CUR/VBA/__SRP_3
19360 bytes_VBA_PROJECT_CUR/VBA/__SRP_6
20140 bytes_VBA_PROJECT_CUR/VBA/__SRP_7
21676 bytes_VBA_PROJECT_CUR/VBA/__SRP_8
22103 bytes_VBA_PROJECT_CUR/VBA/__SRP_9
234611 bytes_VBA_PROJECT_CUR/VBA/dASFw3sggsffHNGFJ
24997 bytes_VBA_PROJECT_CUR/VBA/dir
254842 bytes_VBA_PROJECT_CUR/VBA/fgkwjkFGzaxd
OLE vba

MalwareBazaar was able to extract and deobfuscate VBA script(s) the following information from OLE objects embedded in this file using olevba:

TypeKeywordDescription
AutoExecWorkbook_OpenRuns when the Excel Workbook is opened
AutoExecTextBox1_ChangeRuns when the file is opened and ActiveX objects trigger events
SuspiciousOpenMay open a file
SuspiciousOutputMay write to a file (if combined with Open)
SuspiciousCreateObjectMay create an OLE object
SuspiciousChrMay attempt to obfuscate specific strings (use option --deobf to deobfuscate)
SuspiciousExecMay run an executable file or a system
SuspiciousHex StringsHex-encoded strings were detected, may be used to obfuscate strings (option --decode to see all)
SuspiciousBase64 StringsBase64-encoded strings were detected, may be used to obfuscate strings (option --decode to see all)

Intelligence

File Origin
# of uploads :
5
# of downloads :
170
Origin country :
n/a
Vendor Threat Intelligence
Verdict:
Malicious
File type:
application/vnd.ms-excel
Has a screenshot:
False
Contains macros:
True
Detection:
n/a
Link:
https://www.capesandbox.com/analysis/229371/
Detection(s):
TwinWave.MacroDoc.CROSPLICEMINESOFKESSEL.20191220.UNOFFICIAL
Create hunting rule

TwinWave.EvilDoc.ICEDIDOGORiginalGangsterCROMethodsM1.20200923.UNOFFICIAL
Create hunting rule

TwinWave.EvilDoc.CROIndirectionGamesLeave.20210428.UNOFFICIAL
Create hunting rule

SecuriteInfo.com.PUA.PowerShell.Agent-19.UNOFFICIAL
Create hunting rule

Sanesecurity.Badmacro.Doc.badxls.UNOFFICIAL
Create hunting rule

MiscreantPunch.EvilMacro.PSHELLB64INVOKEDASHWINVOKEDASHW.6.UNOFFICIAL
Create hunting rule

TwinWave.EvilDoc.DOCXRSTRGOOD.HTTP_.210304B64.4.UNOFFICIAL
Create hunting rule

TwinWave.EvilDoc.DOCXRSTRGOOD.HTTP_.210304B64.8.UNOFFICIAL
Create hunting rule

TwinWave.EvilDoc.DOCXRSTRGOOD.HTTPS_.210304B64.1.UNOFFICIAL
Create hunting rule

TwinWave.EvilDoc.DOCXRSTRGOOD.HTTPS_.210304B64.4.UNOFFICIAL
Create hunting rule

TwinWave.EvilDoc.DOCXRSTRGOOD.HTTPS_.210304B64.8.UNOFFICIAL
Create hunting rule

Result
Verdict:
Malware
Maliciousness:

Behaviour
Searching for the window
DNS request
Creating a window
Сreating synchronization primitives
Searching for synchronization primitives
Creating a file
Running batch commands
Creating a process with a hidden window
Launching a process
Creating a process from a recently created file
Result
Verdict:
Malicious
File Type:
Legacy Excel File with Macro
Link:
https://app.docguard.net/961efe775a475db562797a522346bcea08198eab0b2a15f9f14deb9057475123/results/dashboard
Document image
Image:
Download PNG
Document image
Verdict:
Suspicious
Threat level:
  5/10
Confidence:
100%
Tags:
macros macros-on-open
Link:
https://www.filescan.io/uploads/61f992bea0f6a794b3315392/reports/a5deb150-5963-4818-a749-de79a788426e/overview
Label:
Malicious
Suspicious Score:
6.7/10
Score Malicious:
68%
Score Benign:
32%
Link:
https://www.malware.ai/gui/files/?id=90923f57-c6ea-4918-9863-8628cfd743ed
Result
Verdict:
MALICIOUS
Link:
https://labs.inquest.net/dfi/sha256/961efe775a475db562797a522346bcea08198eab0b2a15f9f14deb9057475123
Details
Base64 Encoded Powershell Directives
Detected one or more base64 encoded Powershell directives.
Base64 Encoded URL
Detected an ANSI or UNICODE http:// or https:// base64 encoded URL prefix.
Macro with Startup Hook
Detected macro logic that will automatically execute on document open. Most malware contains some execution hook.
Macro with File System Write
Detected macro logic that can write data to the file system.
Result
Threat name:
Unknown
Detection:
malicious
Classification:
bank.troj.expl.evad
Score:
100 / 100
Link:
https://www.joesandbox.com/analysis/932115
Signature
Antivirus detection for URL or domain
Document contains an embedded macro with GUI obfuscation
Document contains an embedded VBA macro which may execute processes
Document contains an embedded VBA with base64 encoded strings
Document contains OLE streams with names of living off the land binaries
Document contains VBA stomped code (only p-code) potentially bypassing AV detection
Document exploit detected (creates forbidden files)
Document exploit detected (process start blacklist hit)
Encrypted powershell cmdline option found
Malicious encrypted Powershell command line found
Microsoft Office drops suspicious files
Multi AV Scanner detection for submitted file
Office document tries to convince victim to disable security protection (e.g. to enable ActiveX or Macros)
Potential dropper URLs found in powershell memory
Sigma detected: Microsoft Office Product Spawning Windows Shell
Sigma detected: Suspicious Encoded PowerShell Command Line
Sigma detected: WScript or CScript Dropper
Very long command line found
Wscript starts Powershell (via cmd or directly)
Behaviour
Behavior Graph:
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behaviorgraph top1 signatures2 2 Behavior Graph ID: 564602 Sample: JO-1964 report.xls Startdate: 01/02/2022 Architecture: WINDOWS Score: 100 46 Antivirus detection for URL or domain 2->46 48 Multi AV Scanner detection for submitted file 2->48 50 Office document tries to convince victim to disable security protection (e.g. to enable ActiveX or Macros) 2->50 52 10 other signatures 2->52 8 EXCEL.EXE 189 23 2->8         started        process3 file4 44 C:\Users\user\Desktop\JO-1964 report.xls, Composite 8->44 dropped 62 Document exploit detected (creates forbidden files) 8->62 64 Microsoft Office drops suspicious files 8->64 12 wscript.exe 1 8->12         started        15 wscript.exe 1 8->15         started        17 wscript.exe 1 8->17         started        signatures5 process6 signatures7 66 Wscript starts Powershell (via cmd or directly) 12->66 19 cmd.exe 12->19         started        22 cmd.exe 12->22         started        24 cmd.exe 15->24         started        26 cmd.exe 15->26         started        28 cmd.exe 17->28         started        30 cmd.exe 17->30         started        process8 signatures9 54 Malicious encrypted Powershell command line found 19->54 56 Wscript starts Powershell (via cmd or directly) 19->56 58 Very long command line found 19->58 32 powershell.exe 6 19->32         started        34 rundll32.exe 22->34         started        60 Encrypted powershell cmdline option found 24->60 36 powershell.exe 7 24->36         started        38 rundll32.exe 26->38         started        40 powershell.exe 28->40         started        42 rundll32.exe 30->42         started        process10
Detection:
n/a
Link:
https://mwdb.cert.pl/sample/961efe775a475db562797a522346bcea08198eab0b2a15f9f14deb9057475123/
Threat name:
Document-Excel.Trojan.Emotet
Create hunting rule
Status:
Malicious
First seen:
2022-02-01 19:47:36 UTC
File Type:
Document
Extracted files:
32
AV detection:
19 of 43 (44.19%)
Threat level:
  5/5
Detection(s):
Suspicious file
Link:
https://check.spamhaus.org/check/?searchterm=sypp4522i5o3kytzpjjcgrv45iebtdvlbmvbl6prjxvzav2hkerq._file
Result
Malware family:
n/a
Score:
  10/10
Tags:
macro macro_on_action persistence
Link:
https://tria.ge/reports/220201-yvfjssbbfj/
Behaviour
Checks processor information in registry
Enumerates system info in registry
Modifies Internet Explorer settings
Modifies data under HKEY_USERS
Modifies registry class
Suspicious behavior: AddClipboardFormatListener
Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
Suspicious use of FindShellTrayWindow
Suspicious use of SetWindowsHookEx
Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
Office loads VBA resources, possible macro or embedded object present
Enumerates physical storage devices
Drops file in Windows directory
Sets service image path in registry
Process spawned unexpected child process
Malware Config
Dropper Extraction:
https://moneyquote.ja.deals/assets/jcCwxvuSRpES7VhWxj/
https://vestaseguridad.com.ar/wp-content/7JD9gufnwG/
https://mail.reddeeducacionvirtual.com/wp-includes/BqJi1K/
http://veluxcounterapi.orbitalwaves.it/assets/WW9KfK84odoSl7/
http://mylibass.in/wp-content/SYERoa6um9/
https://www.edhacare.com/Fox-C404/XDEQNngeH6Dg/
http://openhouse.co.zw/admin/l0nzhQ/
http://ilifetrend.com/wp-admin/qC/
http://sedes.si/wordpress/UVpGY5pQBX5X7pMxHs/
https://farmandcity.co.zw/error/9pMLU0bJGCFBDN/
https://jbjautos.com/wp-content/oliWhutvCp/
https://jewelleryquote.ja.deals/assets/qVk7Jd/
Verdict:
Malicious
Link:
https://www.vmray.com/analyses/961efe775a47/report/overview.html
Please note that we are no longer able to provide a coverage score for Virus Total.
Threat name:
Malicious File
Score:
1.00
Link:
https://yomi.yoroi.company/submissions/961efe775a475db562797a522346bcea08198eab0b2a15f9f14deb9057475123

YARA Signatures

MalwareBazaar uses YARA rules from several public and non-public repositories, such as YARAhub and Malpedia. Those are being matched against malware samples uploaded to MalwareBazaar as well as against any suspicious process dumps they may create. Please note that only results from TLP:CLEAR rules are being displayed.

Rule name:BitcoinAddress
Create hunting rule
Author:Didier Stevens (@DidierStevens)
Description:Contains a valid Bitcoin address
Rule name:malware_shellcode_hash
Create hunting rule
Author:JPCERT/CC Incident Response Group
Description:detect shellcode api hash value

File information

The table below shows additional information about this malware sample such as delivery method and external references.

Cape
Cape
https://www.capesandbox.com/analysis/229371/

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