General
- Target 2026-07-16_050f1e426bb5c8217372c7b9b681cef5_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260716-stchvsb19z
- SHA256 deed9237b3bdcceefad4744e630b10a5aae3ba14e348f60f1b029e227bef9911
- MD5 050f1e426bb5c8217372c7b9b681cef5
- SHA1 cb0e932d535f024c7456340e7583536d0e2ff7da
- SHA512 591042bb8754f864f7696132f432096ac7c1ea3b43a845cb74be189ffdbed8f177c042ab6b79f28064aeb4a358ed5f29a2217637f8c5f7bb1c4522dfc4881da6
- SSDEEP 12288:w4ZcidXdn3FAmmjy4jUvsUDM4YFCko0p5GK2TY+wSOSZL2alORnt187RJMVp09sP:w4ZceX0Ws4WU60K2TWSlnlOt1mRJaUsP
- TLSH T14375687E4C9C9B53D69B2703257B6676183213ED48A8F44FF4806C54AEB2BC4412B6BF
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-07-16_050f1e426bb5c8217372c7b9b681cef5_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-07-16_050f1e426bb5c8217372c7b9b681cef5_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260710-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-07-16_050f1e426bb5c8217372c7b9b681cef5_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 deed9237b3bdcceefad4744e630b10a5aae3ba14e348f60f1b029e227bef9911
- MD5 050f1e426bb5c8217372c7b9b681cef5
- SHA1 cb0e932d535f024c7456340e7583536d0e2ff7da
- SHA512 591042bb8754f864f7696132f432096ac7c1ea3b43a845cb74be189ffdbed8f177c042ab6b79f28064aeb4a358ed5f29a2217637f8c5f7bb1c4522dfc4881da6
- SSDEEP 12288:w4ZcidXdn3FAmmjy4jUvsUDM4YFCko0p5GK2TY+wSOSZL2alORnt187RJMVp09sP:w4ZceX0Ws4WU60K2TWSlnlOt1mRJaUsP
- TLSH T14375687E4C9C9B53D69B2703257B6676183213ED48A8F44FF4806C54AEB2BC4412B6BF
- 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 (108) 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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