General
- Target 2026-07-07_19b7beab55135d72e9ee4133774d7132_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260707-kefb7saz7p
- SHA256 e84129e275c2871e4197c5ed6f03d3fe46e3a8f687dd6baddc0ac98b306d65c4
- MD5 19b7beab55135d72e9ee4133774d7132
- SHA1 849abf8b7a6b51a0683da824e9ffa42d14aa5287
- SHA512 3ca428d2b1aca514df9f7be3d9a811bd847a29ce678f9bf24404ac213bec5e6ca5f38c0ac4942341a10233d6755701f061a427d66cdb15e96c407d72007846b8
- SSDEEP 24576:UpTBHWAqmSpltvMuJljEt5sZNHK6HzFuTY:UtVLWqka5ipHzF7
- TLSH T1FD75E8046C3ED6F62664027183FFD5731B364A242EEBEA1C29699895617CE07A13CCFD
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-07-07_19b7beab55135d72e9ee4133774d7132_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-07-07_19b7beab55135d72e9ee4133774d7132_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260706-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-07-07_19b7beab55135d72e9ee4133774d7132_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 e84129e275c2871e4197c5ed6f03d3fe46e3a8f687dd6baddc0ac98b306d65c4
- MD5 19b7beab55135d72e9ee4133774d7132
- SHA1 849abf8b7a6b51a0683da824e9ffa42d14aa5287
- SHA512 3ca428d2b1aca514df9f7be3d9a811bd847a29ce678f9bf24404ac213bec5e6ca5f38c0ac4942341a10233d6755701f061a427d66cdb15e96c407d72007846b8
- SSDEEP 24576:UpTBHWAqmSpltvMuJljEt5sZNHK6HzFuTY:UtVLWqka5ipHzF7
- TLSH T1FD75E8046C3ED6F62664027183FFD5731B364A242EEBEA1C29699895617CE07A13CCFD
- 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 (173) 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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