General
- Target 2026-07-09_cad8be65438f2c36b7bb70c540f6b028_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260709-1xpllabs5y
- SHA256 e3000d152f1dca3d522dfc7bab1c06ff69b0f0ce0a6b140fceb55e0a8ce4549e
- MD5 cad8be65438f2c36b7bb70c540f6b028
- SHA1 59a12cef30c2eea7cde0bf9756264faf25b6b62f
- SHA512 83ca6859455ab4da69112b0be7d458df8851368460a870d436252b772a43085e7a8eb93471cfb6f1a4ced8c694eb465ef1469e5f0cd7af53de4f273b693632ef
- SSDEEP 12288:w8PGdvDM+QQ2r4b2B5g6M2N7INcC+Enrk3VspBfj6LAzAiBv8KUwxNyzR6e8a:idvgGFynM2N7b8Rlve
- TLSH T16575EB5A50ADF231C88816D3FBBB2E0F161C5D155380D149BA2D8F8FA25C8633FD9B66
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-07-09_cad8be65438f2c36b7bb70c540f6b028_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-07-09_cad8be65438f2c36b7bb70c540f6b028_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-07-09_cad8be65438f2c36b7bb70c540f6b028_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 e3000d152f1dca3d522dfc7bab1c06ff69b0f0ce0a6b140fceb55e0a8ce4549e
- MD5 cad8be65438f2c36b7bb70c540f6b028
- SHA1 59a12cef30c2eea7cde0bf9756264faf25b6b62f
- SHA512 83ca6859455ab4da69112b0be7d458df8851368460a870d436252b772a43085e7a8eb93471cfb6f1a4ced8c694eb465ef1469e5f0cd7af53de4f273b693632ef
- SSDEEP 12288:w8PGdvDM+QQ2r4b2B5g6M2N7INcC+Enrk3VspBfj6LAzAiBv8KUwxNyzR6e8a:idvgGFynM2N7b8Rlve
- TLSH T16575EB5A50ADF231C88816D3FBBB2E0F161C5D155380D149BA2D8F8FA25C8633FD9B66
- 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 (159) files with added filename extension
This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
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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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Drops file in System32 directory
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16
Privilege Escalation
Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism
1Bypass User Account Control
1Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
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
4Credential Access
Credentials from Password Stores
1Credentials from Web Browsers
1Unsecured Credentials
1Credentials In Files
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