General
- Target 2026-05-22_8f9bd07e1a0fee090b4c5b0fe93a2551_elex_virlock
- Size 2.0MB
- Sample260522-ds4hmags7v
- SHA256 129b6bb67c59b63006702101d9c2d663ea093bee898ceb993b19d54374d1bc0f
- MD5 8f9bd07e1a0fee090b4c5b0fe93a2551
- SHA1 89d272f10f499c65f0fcf4814d889c9aa0a09a9f
- SHA512 94c13bab7b065ece159629c3ccd3696c6bc05801ad3ade66944dd575cb103e97667cf671428dad38899f144cc83c907008ad78b27e787b8b624abd948ad8c5b9
- SSDEEP 24576:qZ+V5Zt0ZgZeYGBdCerC/JGaKoE+S3I0WbtvHnCgnibqahUbq97B:rV5ZGgoYkCe2AaKz38dKP
- TLSH T197A5FE85893BCCBB8B2557F6AD655670BA515803CE6F69D70E822006D3E7C028F9ECCD
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-05-22_8f9bd07e1a0fee090b4c5b0fe93a2551_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-05-22_8f9bd07e1a0fee090b4c5b0fe93a2551_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11-20260513-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-05-22_8f9bd07e1a0fee090b4c5b0fe93a2551_elex_virlock
- Size 2.0MB
- SHA256 129b6bb67c59b63006702101d9c2d663ea093bee898ceb993b19d54374d1bc0f
- MD5 8f9bd07e1a0fee090b4c5b0fe93a2551
- SHA1 89d272f10f499c65f0fcf4814d889c9aa0a09a9f
- SHA512 94c13bab7b065ece159629c3ccd3696c6bc05801ad3ade66944dd575cb103e97667cf671428dad38899f144cc83c907008ad78b27e787b8b624abd948ad8c5b9
- SSDEEP 24576:qZ+V5Zt0ZgZeYGBdCerC/JGaKoE+S3I0WbtvHnCgnibqahUbq97B:rV5ZGgoYkCe2AaKz38dKP
- TLSH T197A5FE85893BCCBB8B2557F6AD655670BA515803CE6F69D70E822006D3E7C028F9ECCD
- 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 (145) 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
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Drops file in System32 directory
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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