General
- Target 2026-07-05_5c5ce8ed9f97493e5151dd1bc5e21f5f_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260705-c871bacv5j
- SHA256 725998797eb55979d668e397f52dcc52acba844110d9e897f15fdbceea25aea8
- MD5 5c5ce8ed9f97493e5151dd1bc5e21f5f
- SHA1 0e14a1457c5e4f16d94885a44e690aa6e29eb4f4
- SHA512 1fb9412e5cc4218dfafa6dbb65f98324ff089e2628c1cf08764bf7dc664efb811f428ea96e83085f745cded61b93e166d7c990aacb308b9291bea85385e9f242
- SSDEEP 12288:GcMtomUEJCbL71r+nD9C0SQBIyxUY+edheR6lVsLN3Hb:GcBmUTrInU0S8/3/heR6lVsB3b
- TLSH T1157595D428978B5B4005183781BCD0EFA3D605BEDE2364D7A9B09C428F2F68A7FB46D5
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-07-05_5c5ce8ed9f97493e5151dd1bc5e21f5f_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-07-05_5c5ce8ed9f97493e5151dd1bc5e21f5f_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260629-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-07-05_5c5ce8ed9f97493e5151dd1bc5e21f5f_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 725998797eb55979d668e397f52dcc52acba844110d9e897f15fdbceea25aea8
- MD5 5c5ce8ed9f97493e5151dd1bc5e21f5f
- SHA1 0e14a1457c5e4f16d94885a44e690aa6e29eb4f4
- SHA512 1fb9412e5cc4218dfafa6dbb65f98324ff089e2628c1cf08764bf7dc664efb811f428ea96e83085f745cded61b93e166d7c990aacb308b9291bea85385e9f242
- SSDEEP 12288:GcMtomUEJCbL71r+nD9C0SQBIyxUY+edheR6lVsLN3Hb:GcBmUTrInU0S8/3/heR6lVsB3b
- TLSH T1157595D428978B5B4005183781BCD0EFA3D605BEDE2364D7A9B09C428F2F68A7FB46D5
- 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 (182) files with added filename extension
This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
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Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Active Setup
Adversaries may achieve persistence by adding a Registry key to the Active Setup of the local machine.
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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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Enumerates connected drives
Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.
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Drops file in System32 directory
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16
Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
2Active Setup
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Privilege Escalation
Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism
1Bypass User Account Control
1Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
2Active Setup
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
6Credential Access
Credentials from Password Stores
1Credentials from Web Browsers
1Unsecured Credentials
1Credentials In Files
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