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August 31, 2022
Severity
High
Analysis Summary
Phobos Ransomware is based on the Dharma malware that first appeared at the beginning of 2019. It spreads into several systems via compromised Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections. This malware does not use any UAC bypass methods. Unlike other cybercrime gangs that go after big hunts, Phobos creators go after smaller firms that don’t have sufficient funding to pay massive ransoms. This ransomware usually targets healthcare providers, with victims in the United States, Seychelles, Portugal, Brazil, Indonesia, Germany, Romania, and Japan. Its perpetrators demand a little ransom payment, which appeals to victims and enhances the chances of payment. The average Phobos ransom payment in July 2021 was $54,700.
Impact
- File Encryption
- Data Exfiltration
Indicators of Compromise
MD5
- e59ffeaf7acb0c326e452fa30bb71a36
SHA-256
- a91491f45b851a07f91ba5a200967921bf796d38677786de51a4a8fe5ddeafd2
SHA1
- c88fad293256bfead6962124394de4f8b97765aa
Remediation
- Block all threat indicators at your respective controls.
- Search for IOCs in your environment.