General
- Target 2026-08-01_5ab0dd825797316feb3bcabb547ed3ad_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260801-q223dabd82
- SHA256 3a9671d473851fd8c2cff0f6f0a1d33a1e9a0c8e99d4d121f1c34f87e4365790
- MD5 5ab0dd825797316feb3bcabb547ed3ad
- SHA1 2062e16007cfffed7c7664dc8b1283d21ebd2050
- SHA512 d953f28189d743bb7d0d64986394f7e978f147a4ac39f70f0bb0cffc496ef2d4bc2d221dff3ae7d0616ea235f7ae4f331895c08e9dc4c0ab33737bc6fd8cd1d7
- SSDEEP 12288:XoOeyGJRAdS65eYbE6kcCyuEuyKihs7e6ZmVnjr6s:XGyGJ2dSG3bs2uJie7e6Zyj
- TLSH T1D5753E514870D0E68C809FD8FB8CBC8396C96C1E2E25C6816B7779B49D3F13D969E06B
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-01_5ab0dd825797316feb3bcabb547ed3ad_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-01_5ab0dd825797316feb3bcabb547ed3ad_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260710-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-01_5ab0dd825797316feb3bcabb547ed3ad_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 3a9671d473851fd8c2cff0f6f0a1d33a1e9a0c8e99d4d121f1c34f87e4365790
- MD5 5ab0dd825797316feb3bcabb547ed3ad
- SHA1 2062e16007cfffed7c7664dc8b1283d21ebd2050
- SHA512 d953f28189d743bb7d0d64986394f7e978f147a4ac39f70f0bb0cffc496ef2d4bc2d221dff3ae7d0616ea235f7ae4f331895c08e9dc4c0ab33737bc6fd8cd1d7
- SSDEEP 12288:XoOeyGJRAdS65eYbE6kcCyuEuyKihs7e6ZmVnjr6s:XGyGJ2dSG3bs2uJie7e6Zyj
- TLSH T1D5753E514870D0E68C809FD8FB8CBC8396C96C1E2E25C6816B7779B49D3F13D969E06B
- 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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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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