General
- Target 2026-08-01_a437a944ca15a11ace4551eaf98e0905_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260801-dcejkadk3t
- SHA256 3984e9607eaf67b49792d7bc0d7be8f585931ab007939549a826a903986320d1
- MD5 a437a944ca15a11ace4551eaf98e0905
- SHA1 bdd1da0d7e60bbcfe3a23e18aa25823615f966a8
- SHA512 11c707a34a245775cb6f59dfe05537c1f00378101914944689ababe1fe66a65dab78a58207fb3f31fbd71a095d20bd599136f42ea5f9cb55f0a1021cebbe404d
- SSDEEP 12288:MoJuAi6L/sZc2YC+e861U3b9c7BZzQQa7WyE0lRWlbmJ+rY7e6/yqC:mAT0ZaCnfU3b9wzQFlR/V5/4
- TLSH T181753654F8599C6FF6894C8ECBACEA7022D0E9685BD75A3EE860F405FC10E61773E094
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-01_a437a944ca15a11ace4551eaf98e0905_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-01_a437a944ca15a11ace4551eaf98e0905_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-01_a437a944ca15a11ace4551eaf98e0905_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 3984e9607eaf67b49792d7bc0d7be8f585931ab007939549a826a903986320d1
- MD5 a437a944ca15a11ace4551eaf98e0905
- SHA1 bdd1da0d7e60bbcfe3a23e18aa25823615f966a8
- SHA512 11c707a34a245775cb6f59dfe05537c1f00378101914944689ababe1fe66a65dab78a58207fb3f31fbd71a095d20bd599136f42ea5f9cb55f0a1021cebbe404d
- SSDEEP 12288:MoJuAi6L/sZc2YC+e861U3b9c7BZzQQa7WyE0lRWlbmJ+rY7e6/yqC:mAT0ZaCnfU3b9wzQFlR/V5/4
- TLSH T181753654F8599C6FF6894C8ECBACEA7022D0E9685BD75A3EE860F405FC10E61773E094
- 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 (172) 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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