General
- Target 2026-07-20_b162c44a55f38e38721244f0d85f2eb7_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260720-s2adgaex9r
- SHA256 fb67d48340286f4520bab91bcca3d87995d35170212cadb0d668978527643448
- MD5 b162c44a55f38e38721244f0d85f2eb7
- SHA1 a0a7a45e0a2ec72ca56d5b6d0103488625d3c722
- SHA512 3777b7afa9a210eb054fe404fde04d93d0765cd47572036b26aa734069411ed50eb62f2e28862f9f24695d88ab8e3828f65234c30193964f7165fc5971fe9719
- SSDEEP 24576:1uWSATq+m+iJMN0tHqU2ByZJpbmYtjArUbqbGgggGR7lZtgoSxenLTg+:g7HenrGR7lZ+oSxqng+
- TLSH T19B75968C5B0CF38F2A4412345DC6D9C7EEA49CC11BA17EB3D5CE664814B2E85B5D8A3B
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-07-20_b162c44a55f38e38721244f0d85f2eb7_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-07-20_b162c44a55f38e38721244f0d85f2eb7_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260710-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-07-20_b162c44a55f38e38721244f0d85f2eb7_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 fb67d48340286f4520bab91bcca3d87995d35170212cadb0d668978527643448
- MD5 b162c44a55f38e38721244f0d85f2eb7
- SHA1 a0a7a45e0a2ec72ca56d5b6d0103488625d3c722
- SHA512 3777b7afa9a210eb054fe404fde04d93d0765cd47572036b26aa734069411ed50eb62f2e28862f9f24695d88ab8e3828f65234c30193964f7165fc5971fe9719
- SSDEEP 24576:1uWSATq+m+iJMN0tHqU2ByZJpbmYtjArUbqbGgggGR7lZtgoSxenLTg+:g7HenrGR7lZ+oSxqng+
- TLSH T19B75968C5B0CF38F2A4412345DC6D9C7EEA49CC11BA17EB3D5CE664814B2E85B5D8A3B
- 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 (178) 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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