General
- Target 2026-07-23_d8755400aec030b67aff65fa12b7345d_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260723-wl5q8asshs
- SHA256 3a73ae07f637072e31257925af7ce8af658f40ae64f22dc4de0746e9e379ff79
- MD5 d8755400aec030b67aff65fa12b7345d
- SHA1 3c3ad8c80075b721870afcb7efc4c2c52728d4bd
- SHA512 6a07c6c06b7802d8f0bdd83f31f5bbdc27e5ee68cdc30503100a07f1071bb25bc9ce1eea9e995273ba7282c9d118d65471872425991a12236fd4040c42b3814f
- SSDEEP 12288:vN52mxFpuNiTQiYFy8Tlr95ZeAujH+DDQ9eDuMwaF7CK6xbiebcD67lcAqQHTA+0:F8BNiTQimQ9ervtClFZBlcAPlpw
- TLSH T18C7588BCEE014CC477DFD00219365F17ED1EEF66BFBA31C959E8578A29570B26208262
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-07-23_d8755400aec030b67aff65fa12b7345d_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-07-23_d8755400aec030b67aff65fa12b7345d_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-07-23_d8755400aec030b67aff65fa12b7345d_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 3a73ae07f637072e31257925af7ce8af658f40ae64f22dc4de0746e9e379ff79
- MD5 d8755400aec030b67aff65fa12b7345d
- SHA1 3c3ad8c80075b721870afcb7efc4c2c52728d4bd
- SHA512 6a07c6c06b7802d8f0bdd83f31f5bbdc27e5ee68cdc30503100a07f1071bb25bc9ce1eea9e995273ba7282c9d118d65471872425991a12236fd4040c42b3814f
- SSDEEP 12288:vN52mxFpuNiTQiYFy8Tlr95ZeAujH+DDQ9eDuMwaF7CK6xbiebcD67lcAqQHTA+0:F8BNiTQimQ9ervtClFZBlcAPlpw
- TLSH T18C7588BCEE014CC477DFD00219365F17ED1EEF66BFBA31C959E8578A29570B26208262
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Modifies visibility of file extensions in Explorer
UAC bypass
Renames multiple (159) files with added filename extension
This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
Checks computer location settings
Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
Executes dropped EXE
Adds Run key to start application
Drops file in System32 directory
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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