General
- Target 2026-07-08_04142a60c1e97b76502c23cfd7420a55_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260708-xfr4lsgs71
- SHA256 933426fab1f2f32e8221d7448b8a87e5bb81d1c9e1faca5b5ea77608f21e5aa3
- MD5 04142a60c1e97b76502c23cfd7420a55
- SHA1 edb1e3fafbebd6c85df5d3ace60241401b3a6124
- SHA512 a042a4944ea81863467ebcb8070994ea40544e81da499176f6d9646e90c2e7e48e4eb6416e03badd863713bb2ded467999220e253c37ee3e59346863425e07c1
- SSDEEP 12288:rjZNh7WdLjSQ4JIcF7cYgGIatwrQHXWboS4SHBasIYts:rjZ77McF7PgRairQ04ShasIYi
- TLSH T196759ACD8570F679D4CF7871D2B2717BE208E5E4185AF8922D200A47608E5EF9E86E4F
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-07-08_04142a60c1e97b76502c23cfd7420a55_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-07-08_04142a60c1e97b76502c23cfd7420a55_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260706-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-07-08_04142a60c1e97b76502c23cfd7420a55_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 933426fab1f2f32e8221d7448b8a87e5bb81d1c9e1faca5b5ea77608f21e5aa3
- MD5 04142a60c1e97b76502c23cfd7420a55
- SHA1 edb1e3fafbebd6c85df5d3ace60241401b3a6124
- SHA512 a042a4944ea81863467ebcb8070994ea40544e81da499176f6d9646e90c2e7e48e4eb6416e03badd863713bb2ded467999220e253c37ee3e59346863425e07c1
- SSDEEP 12288:rjZNh7WdLjSQ4JIcF7cYgGIatwrQHXWboS4SHBasIYts:rjZ77McF7PgRairQ04ShasIYi
- TLSH T196759ACD8570F679D4CF7871D2B2717BE208E5E4185AF8922D200A47608E5EF9E86E4F
- 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 (156) 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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