General
- Target 2026-07-30_c8fa40e500cd520d97b418b3f1f2ee7f_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260730-xtsx3awbkc
- SHA256 b4a5bacdd81d65c6d35fcf9b8d69e86d462bbaeb26d7a64726d60ea3710cc7cc
- MD5 c8fa40e500cd520d97b418b3f1f2ee7f
- SHA1 6e782daa226492b87d6c36f31c9547d02eef0817
- SHA512 2b08a37cd15d26479c4deb015743f873f1a0fba28897991b0e03a65637d600daef5e38d094e849dce45d2d7d706a692e91859f306704d628d76c22ae85acda55
- SSDEEP 12288:wsfMIak0cPZa9WSZ048Jnv6JfOT+gyauxwLCA75r1fKK4LS8aITr5TR8:wMiF81CzVauxSLfH18aITr5TR
- TLSH T17E75882A8409A87765609A6981F229B344F9E74FE4F044FFD413D7786ECA24CA7D0E37
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-07-30_c8fa40e500cd520d97b418b3f1f2ee7f_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-07-30_c8fa40e500cd520d97b418b3f1f2ee7f_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-07-30_c8fa40e500cd520d97b418b3f1f2ee7f_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 b4a5bacdd81d65c6d35fcf9b8d69e86d462bbaeb26d7a64726d60ea3710cc7cc
- MD5 c8fa40e500cd520d97b418b3f1f2ee7f
- SHA1 6e782daa226492b87d6c36f31c9547d02eef0817
- SHA512 2b08a37cd15d26479c4deb015743f873f1a0fba28897991b0e03a65637d600daef5e38d094e849dce45d2d7d706a692e91859f306704d628d76c22ae85acda55
- SSDEEP 12288:wsfMIak0cPZa9WSZ048Jnv6JfOT+gyauxwLCA75r1fKK4LS8aITr5TR8:wMiF81CzVauxSLfH18aITr5TR
- TLSH T17E75882A8409A87765609A6981F229B344F9E74FE4F044FFD413D7786ECA24CA7D0E37
- 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 (164) 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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