General
- Target 2026-07-18_15e53f6afceb79aef554028cf4789afe_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260718-1tfjhsdz4k
- SHA256 4fe9d5f79b37e28d06551be48e40b7da54448712f06928c45444844e9857a3a1
- MD5 15e53f6afceb79aef554028cf4789afe
- SHA1 75782fda825802731fd6978039772a2616eff5f9
- SHA512 d87a46aafdd8d2e449a6fb0f19107351aa6d92988516789394dafd0821051d9e73e12ec6259804fc6a4844fc623f0b4c0688e3ccded9823d7b3216ade8f7cfa2
- SSDEEP 12288:TLR5N6rE9YXyDC6VLgDDEdo4yRPuib/xgrTAKEJMZuD6aJN:Zn6ri1C6EDE64GPuY/xgrTATdDB
- TLSH T18275A76E5C38CB2B85078649CA9B10E8FA7E49C1EC917A8353F70743F9582DF15A707A
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-07-18_15e53f6afceb79aef554028cf4789afe_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-07-18_15e53f6afceb79aef554028cf4789afe_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260710-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-07-18_15e53f6afceb79aef554028cf4789afe_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 4fe9d5f79b37e28d06551be48e40b7da54448712f06928c45444844e9857a3a1
- MD5 15e53f6afceb79aef554028cf4789afe
- SHA1 75782fda825802731fd6978039772a2616eff5f9
- SHA512 d87a46aafdd8d2e449a6fb0f19107351aa6d92988516789394dafd0821051d9e73e12ec6259804fc6a4844fc623f0b4c0688e3ccded9823d7b3216ade8f7cfa2
- SSDEEP 12288:TLR5N6rE9YXyDC6VLgDDEdo4yRPuib/xgrTAKEJMZuD6aJN:Zn6ri1C6EDE64GPuY/xgrTATdDB
- TLSH T18275A76E5C38CB2B85078649CA9B10E8FA7E49C1EC917A8353F70743F9582DF15A707A
- 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 (167) 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
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Executes a VBScript file via the Windows Script Host.
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16
Execution
Command and Scripting Interpreter
2Visual Basic
1Windows Command Shell
1Privilege 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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