General
- Target 2026-07-08_9613729da2ab5425492d0ed9b5ea7a30_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- Sample260708-nbne7aex3x
- SHA256 54d54a01c2973cb4000b200b1010c7f57b72f5c9dbab067c31eb8d0c40a9c807
- MD5 9613729da2ab5425492d0ed9b5ea7a30
- SHA1 6134b5aad038d11eb8af0e6a757ae467b53cc4f5
- SHA512 b1a8858cb71c186f02bc6ddb433d246d5a49bfb07bd2ff8ccd74c37380c4b33f97d3645abd5f2a35c144ae36f2d36d0a49d13bbea9f19c65679dc2c53263acd7
- SSDEEP 24576:xXt5eiWeT59sxzZ37ZCnldGJFBjKhDCKrAPY:Tl/OtVCnldGX2DCq
- TLSH T1B885C99F4CB7C68B4C403E48ADF572830615A8A4DDF01A5683FEF47C428B9A2E97395D
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-07-08_9613729da2ab5425492d0ed9b5ea7a30_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-07-08_9613729da2ab5425492d0ed9b5ea7a30_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260706-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-07-08_9613729da2ab5425492d0ed9b5ea7a30_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- SHA256 54d54a01c2973cb4000b200b1010c7f57b72f5c9dbab067c31eb8d0c40a9c807
- MD5 9613729da2ab5425492d0ed9b5ea7a30
- SHA1 6134b5aad038d11eb8af0e6a757ae467b53cc4f5
- SHA512 b1a8858cb71c186f02bc6ddb433d246d5a49bfb07bd2ff8ccd74c37380c4b33f97d3645abd5f2a35c144ae36f2d36d0a49d13bbea9f19c65679dc2c53263acd7
- SSDEEP 24576:xXt5eiWeT59sxzZ37ZCnldGJFBjKhDCKrAPY:Tl/OtVCnldGX2DCq
- TLSH T1B885C99F4CB7C68B4C403E48ADF572830615A8A4DDF01A5683FEF47C428B9A2E97395D
- 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 (157) 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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