General
- Target 2026-07-30_a816aee3bb96a91ee8baa62c68bbbb8a_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260730-bn3dnaaa27
- SHA256 648ffdaa8521088786676fade923a159755f18dd05257fba3a0660b35efb5c3a
- MD5 a816aee3bb96a91ee8baa62c68bbbb8a
- SHA1 86097060aaabd71acc7c6ab8fe182124520ca700
- SHA512 9929a6e708014bde546ab3dd391c33e37d3c7e249c42070a079480780e8a5b11d8b90c61aeac558576304b16867f19d9203bb1e441bcc68651802fa684e28262
- SSDEEP 12288:0yk/ngpbOmU5DJAODqG4nxzCSqW85RrqAlWW/0ip52AkbOS8tMmsjYabRTKMezny:jk/PeODPQZ87wC5Ty1yajYadGFry
- TLSH T16275579B5C0070CD4CDA243157E66C3BF428FDCAB3D61CFD6B8B55D80B9EE9AA1A4184
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-07-30_a816aee3bb96a91ee8baa62c68bbbb8a_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-07-30_a816aee3bb96a91ee8baa62c68bbbb8a_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-07-30_a816aee3bb96a91ee8baa62c68bbbb8a_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 648ffdaa8521088786676fade923a159755f18dd05257fba3a0660b35efb5c3a
- MD5 a816aee3bb96a91ee8baa62c68bbbb8a
- SHA1 86097060aaabd71acc7c6ab8fe182124520ca700
- SHA512 9929a6e708014bde546ab3dd391c33e37d3c7e249c42070a079480780e8a5b11d8b90c61aeac558576304b16867f19d9203bb1e441bcc68651802fa684e28262
- SSDEEP 12288:0yk/ngpbOmU5DJAODqG4nxzCSqW85RrqAlWW/0ip52AkbOS8tMmsjYabRTKMezny:jk/PeODPQZ87wC5Ty1yajYadGFry
- TLSH T16275579B5C0070CD4CDA243157E66C3BF428FDCAB3D61CFD6B8B55D80B9EE9AA1A4184
- 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 (160) files with added filename extension
This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
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Badlisted process makes network request
Network request originating from process or tool commonly abused by malware.
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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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