General
- Target 2026-07-12_ae64177188c5fd48371a5b73292ac46e_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260712-ttfe7aez8w
- SHA256 592bdfe62a118240fb94990f3953eedbb783b718453b8a808ab217929a7fe16c
- MD5 ae64177188c5fd48371a5b73292ac46e
- SHA1 09847a1f9928c5e620002f3c716d1009dc41dcd9
- SHA512 765216f9870805d6de48c80180d5129fb681ee29c2aed2435ffa1bcc6f3054f0c629680d778d488cd48b13dca73c694db5256ce6684ed75f51f9809347d8b512
- SSDEEP 12288:9Qf1aiCvzFvUC4hsYPR6/DP5KJ18z1envK11BzqkB/zqi7uWhJ1+6pRBhyUZYGZD:9UcXzpZYOwqz1evUBzJ1s6/FBjwru
- TLSH T14F75D70975618726FF2C2495B5E3B875F6C9D6914283B04E14B38EAF410583E8F6ECBE
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-07-12_ae64177188c5fd48371a5b73292ac46e_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-07-12_ae64177188c5fd48371a5b73292ac46e_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260710-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-07-12_ae64177188c5fd48371a5b73292ac46e_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 592bdfe62a118240fb94990f3953eedbb783b718453b8a808ab217929a7fe16c
- MD5 ae64177188c5fd48371a5b73292ac46e
- SHA1 09847a1f9928c5e620002f3c716d1009dc41dcd9
- SHA512 765216f9870805d6de48c80180d5129fb681ee29c2aed2435ffa1bcc6f3054f0c629680d778d488cd48b13dca73c694db5256ce6684ed75f51f9809347d8b512
- SSDEEP 12288:9Qf1aiCvzFvUC4hsYPR6/DP5KJ18z1envK11BzqkB/zqi7uWhJ1+6pRBhyUZYGZD:9UcXzpZYOwqz1evUBzJ1s6/FBjwru
- TLSH T14F75D70975618726FF2C2495B5E3B875F6C9D6914283B04E14B38EAF410583E8F6ECBE
- 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 (155) 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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