General
- Target 2026-07-05_73ff887cbbf8537b9499dbad5f672e28_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- Sample260705-c8n77sgx5v
- SHA256 dcb5d3a9cb11931b9911395eb94e76df6d7648f6e2f0a861892a1b347485d559
- MD5 73ff887cbbf8537b9499dbad5f672e28
- SHA1 fdc73d47b6dcdf045847ffcc47ebd44f812c7b7d
- SHA512 0ee098fa62057e2f6cdef9b839e66261ce5614cdea8823e780a83803540ede45ce6245e72d2ca488974fe66b1fee3ca46a1a41f3cc87f32a5e59d67bc76c61a3
- SSDEEP 24576:NDfLlqXQ2MsAgmoC3Tk5JzbL3cHl7Ikb:TSumbL3cH
- TLSH T1E88585DC3B249D37475802B53113A8C13BD52043EB25B2FBDFB7159722BB5AB81A6C68
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-07-05_73ff887cbbf8537b9499dbad5f672e28_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-07-05_73ff887cbbf8537b9499dbad5f672e28_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260629-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-07-05_73ff887cbbf8537b9499dbad5f672e28_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- SHA256 dcb5d3a9cb11931b9911395eb94e76df6d7648f6e2f0a861892a1b347485d559
- MD5 73ff887cbbf8537b9499dbad5f672e28
- SHA1 fdc73d47b6dcdf045847ffcc47ebd44f812c7b7d
- SHA512 0ee098fa62057e2f6cdef9b839e66261ce5614cdea8823e780a83803540ede45ce6245e72d2ca488974fe66b1fee3ca46a1a41f3cc87f32a5e59d67bc76c61a3
- SSDEEP 24576:NDfLlqXQ2MsAgmoC3Tk5JzbL3cHl7Ikb:TSumbL3cH
- TLSH T1E88585DC3B249D37475802B53113A8C13BD52043EB25B2FBDFB7159722BB5AB81A6C68
- 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 (167) files with added filename extension
This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
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Badlisted process makes network request
Network request originating from process or tool commonly abused by malware.
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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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