General
- Target 2026-07-23_c3841e2b6038e9f64e4666eef7c1011e_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260723-c7d1vafe27
- SHA256 78d679c86f3b8de0f65912dda0ff3eeabac2d6acd08f02328997a076490aba29
- MD5 c3841e2b6038e9f64e4666eef7c1011e
- SHA1 d7ed251aaafbd95c964774385756541284c6bf6c
- SHA512 7ff826cfef2ebd5d823ba02d0293f3ecec2e1c56db84e394e76efae307cb70d1df43e9f29fc0d9979424a464495a06f2dab5f1f35f41e3de3c267e4c4af04a06
- SSDEEP 12288:syp+nddGDhd6KmXXfGwKBcwTlCEkDyA8612Q8P9HCLqwGZoGpBjrr0Q:pwdMpOXe4woEkDp8iCiLxqr
- TLSH T1AC75ABDB2BCA9303760BE706785338726969B99EC4216141C7FBD08ACE17943DB8752F
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-07-23_c3841e2b6038e9f64e4666eef7c1011e_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-07-23_c3841e2b6038e9f64e4666eef7c1011e_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-07-23_c3841e2b6038e9f64e4666eef7c1011e_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 78d679c86f3b8de0f65912dda0ff3eeabac2d6acd08f02328997a076490aba29
- MD5 c3841e2b6038e9f64e4666eef7c1011e
- SHA1 d7ed251aaafbd95c964774385756541284c6bf6c
- SHA512 7ff826cfef2ebd5d823ba02d0293f3ecec2e1c56db84e394e76efae307cb70d1df43e9f29fc0d9979424a464495a06f2dab5f1f35f41e3de3c267e4c4af04a06
- SSDEEP 12288:syp+nddGDhd6KmXXfGwKBcwTlCEkDyA8612Q8P9HCLqwGZoGpBjrr0Q:pwdMpOXe4woEkDp8iCiLxqr
- TLSH T1AC75ABDB2BCA9303760BE706785338726969B99EC4216141C7FBD08ACE17943DB8752F
- 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 (155) 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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