General
- Target 2026-07-22_0247fe9aa18de906f08d98408ae96e83_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260723-atb8zstthv
- SHA256 088789635aa270c0cf1f7c5cd7d1766114c2ce18955f40ff9fb3d69f7b4e6a43
- MD5 0247fe9aa18de906f08d98408ae96e83
- SHA1 71d38b772337f8fbda5e45e2a48cc46afaf620e7
- SHA512 dd6f11969a2ab0467e904d64c1654c71eef5047638ac483da3a9d5fef05736b38066333b255faa35b9543c6da54c44b1859d4689d4bca46897338b67ff160aa0
- SSDEEP 24576:6TsUuCuYsEautOArm2ir4pyNvpuPKRgx1D9RhRQbEO7L1chcRnYxZRR5RRvyRxa/:6T/uC+4ht55wWFgs
- TLSH T1C375BB8279BC8CD93672220233378677B8C3D4F36C998D7A810A57E594221A57C5FFE6
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-07-22_0247fe9aa18de906f08d98408ae96e83_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-07-22_0247fe9aa18de906f08d98408ae96e83_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-07-22_0247fe9aa18de906f08d98408ae96e83_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 088789635aa270c0cf1f7c5cd7d1766114c2ce18955f40ff9fb3d69f7b4e6a43
- MD5 0247fe9aa18de906f08d98408ae96e83
- SHA1 71d38b772337f8fbda5e45e2a48cc46afaf620e7
- SHA512 dd6f11969a2ab0467e904d64c1654c71eef5047638ac483da3a9d5fef05736b38066333b255faa35b9543c6da54c44b1859d4689d4bca46897338b67ff160aa0
- SSDEEP 24576:6TsUuCuYsEautOArm2ir4pyNvpuPKRgx1D9RhRQbEO7L1chcRnYxZRR5RRvyRxa/:6T/uC+4ht55wWFgs
- TLSH T1C375BB8279BC8CD93672220233378677B8C3D4F36C998D7A810A57E594221A57C5FFE6
- 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 (115) 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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