General
- Target 2026-05-17_05a0f7f2be59496bf1c6884c7a9e9f2d_elex_virlock
- Size 774KB
- Sample260517-b7beaae18m
- SHA256 a974aa3f8cdc9b1bcc1bb5742365e305a7bbadd65a287071a300330f14a44a45
- MD5 05a0f7f2be59496bf1c6884c7a9e9f2d
- SHA1 46c483e3e1a5539531ff1cb79f66e25ba9a33560
- SHA512 f21eb2a734f66de359ce8adb1efbb352914d25a103e7f552d0e2bf2600590736350f8df4e1b1d168d53a11acbd65667359e960bb30f0841d98f6311038be7bd2
- SSDEEP 3072:k1DuGoBEGmN4XK5Xy4ZRYLuZWEPfPo9GqC853LzNR0qFLUoXLKlC6:kJi9cC4ZRoGW4AQOVRjFLUoXWlC6
- TLSH T143F4E51375935628BCE170BE94EFFE99E988399E502BB8C78E6FC15E06881F3457B440
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-05-17_05a0f7f2be59496bf1c6884c7a9e9f2d_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-05-17_05a0f7f2be59496bf1c6884c7a9e9f2d_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11-20260513-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-05-17_05a0f7f2be59496bf1c6884c7a9e9f2d_elex_virlock
- Size 774KB
- SHA256 a974aa3f8cdc9b1bcc1bb5742365e305a7bbadd65a287071a300330f14a44a45
- MD5 05a0f7f2be59496bf1c6884c7a9e9f2d
- SHA1 46c483e3e1a5539531ff1cb79f66e25ba9a33560
- SHA512 f21eb2a734f66de359ce8adb1efbb352914d25a103e7f552d0e2bf2600590736350f8df4e1b1d168d53a11acbd65667359e960bb30f0841d98f6311038be7bd2
- SSDEEP 3072:k1DuGoBEGmN4XK5Xy4ZRYLuZWEPfPo9GqC853LzNR0qFLUoXLKlC6:kJi9cC4ZRoGW4AQOVRjFLUoXWlC6
- TLSH T143F4E51375935628BCE170BE94EFFE99E988399E502BB8C78E6FC15E06881F3457B440
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
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Modifies visibility of file extensions in Explorer
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UAC bypass
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Renames multiple (147) files with added filename extension
This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
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Checks computer location settings
Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
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Executes dropped EXE
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Adds Run key to start application
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16
Privilege Escalation
Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism
1Bypass User Account Control
1Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Defense Evasion
Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism
1Bypass User Account Control
1Hide Artifacts
1Hidden Files and Directories
1Impair Defenses
1Disable or Modify Tools
1Modify Registry
4Credential Access
Credentials from Password Stores
1Credentials from Web Browsers
1Unsecured Credentials
1Credentials In Files
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