General
- Target 2026-07-20_cefb2d41f63a2c9f30dfee8162cb90a4_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260720-vgcn7sav8x
- SHA256 b2245e43447cf50d1debfe4628d90b2a65e0dccdc57f55d2314f06d90db43222
- MD5 cefb2d41f63a2c9f30dfee8162cb90a4
- SHA1 952b8adbe66939d368cfea04356189345ca13109
- SHA512 4dd0922a82562730cea9d648abee34ff3a3e0709bd6fadf25188289d4c0a37cf11ed5a7a97e8c30a4c636285e6a105ff3237df01c643af90fe205a0b5e8025ff
- SSDEEP 12288:14cc6FKEPJV4JeBGu+dboOSc9JRdVWslAv5EIPxrw8+rJLr28lI1YOgebX43bU3g:rc6dJsBc2f7Islj37HMj+O/
- TLSH T173757B6E3CC81BD4122EFEEBE005C484F43EABEA8148558E781E736F4AD59D14519AF3
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-07-20_cefb2d41f63a2c9f30dfee8162cb90a4_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-07-20_cefb2d41f63a2c9f30dfee8162cb90a4_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-07-20_cefb2d41f63a2c9f30dfee8162cb90a4_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 b2245e43447cf50d1debfe4628d90b2a65e0dccdc57f55d2314f06d90db43222
- MD5 cefb2d41f63a2c9f30dfee8162cb90a4
- SHA1 952b8adbe66939d368cfea04356189345ca13109
- SHA512 4dd0922a82562730cea9d648abee34ff3a3e0709bd6fadf25188289d4c0a37cf11ed5a7a97e8c30a4c636285e6a105ff3237df01c643af90fe205a0b5e8025ff
- SSDEEP 12288:14cc6FKEPJV4JeBGu+dboOSc9JRdVWslAv5EIPxrw8+rJLr28lI1YOgebX43bU3g:rc6dJsBc2f7Islj37HMj+O/
- TLSH T173757B6E3CC81BD4122EFEEBE005C484F43EABEA8148558E781E736F4AD59D14519AF3
- 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 (156) 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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