General
- Target 2026-07-16_6ce0f8055a101f3d4ffe80db00fa7333_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260716-dcqa3abx7m
- SHA256 e311b58432d47993f4be9fab9271b9f5211de612de632e759e98360b1aa6f0ad
- MD5 6ce0f8055a101f3d4ffe80db00fa7333
- SHA1 45c6b567bfa97323c503f7386d3715aa36faa16b
- SHA512 be8189460658078a18bb73a3f2d7fe5bd453924a2786bd3d717f2dccf604eba00dd2ac8f43e3f204307a631781263940d4b46658129c615b3c0e634cd7dcaec2
- SSDEEP 12288:YMtLwZ+SRJDefhVAZy5djRlVX9pvCDSX0W07GCcBA88lGl9PDI+Ip+9ruQ:p4+SXDKnfFyDE0UCcP9PDI+bNuQ
- TLSH T1E67587A917429ECA2FB9F08558ED5F2F34D43309D6B978855AB440BC34FFDBAA024394
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-07-16_6ce0f8055a101f3d4ffe80db00fa7333_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-07-16_6ce0f8055a101f3d4ffe80db00fa7333_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-07-16_6ce0f8055a101f3d4ffe80db00fa7333_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 e311b58432d47993f4be9fab9271b9f5211de612de632e759e98360b1aa6f0ad
- MD5 6ce0f8055a101f3d4ffe80db00fa7333
- SHA1 45c6b567bfa97323c503f7386d3715aa36faa16b
- SHA512 be8189460658078a18bb73a3f2d7fe5bd453924a2786bd3d717f2dccf604eba00dd2ac8f43e3f204307a631781263940d4b46658129c615b3c0e634cd7dcaec2
- SSDEEP 12288:YMtLwZ+SRJDefhVAZy5djRlVX9pvCDSX0W07GCcBA88lGl9PDI+Ip+9ruQ:p4+SXDKnfFyDE0UCcP9PDI+bNuQ
- TLSH T1E67587A917429ECA2FB9F08558ED5F2F34D43309D6B978855AB440BC34FFDBAA024394
- 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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Badlisted process makes network request
Network request originating from process or tool commonly abused by malware.
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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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