General
- Target 2026-08-01_988f60072d695a74f075e071a545397b_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260802-ahevqszgjb
- SHA256 5781ed88c102169200cd834868ffc684c1c0463c01930ba9f79fa56fd7feb4e9
- MD5 988f60072d695a74f075e071a545397b
- SHA1 8b2f7a7874b9a9b1a6b533feb445f98a8d828782
- SHA512 586ba5b5ef992b0b1f122d1765d4349162b2da81070fb4c661806427daa55f966f351dc72be642d9b507b3a75ccd2b77cddbc1bbad048bbd528bab84b43529fb
- SSDEEP 49152:lFrtnRpHdRtbhJ7XJrllLL/hCh0pV++pm1J1sqjSyb:lFrtnRpHdRtbhJ7XJrllLL/hChkpm1JZ
- TLSH T12A7597FCE807559F51F48A93C2D42283748887A36C15D2B718B8BDD5C1B2F666932EBC
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-01_988f60072d695a74f075e071a545397b_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-01_988f60072d695a74f075e071a545397b_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-01_988f60072d695a74f075e071a545397b_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 5781ed88c102169200cd834868ffc684c1c0463c01930ba9f79fa56fd7feb4e9
- MD5 988f60072d695a74f075e071a545397b
- SHA1 8b2f7a7874b9a9b1a6b533feb445f98a8d828782
- SHA512 586ba5b5ef992b0b1f122d1765d4349162b2da81070fb4c661806427daa55f966f351dc72be642d9b507b3a75ccd2b77cddbc1bbad048bbd528bab84b43529fb
- SSDEEP 49152:lFrtnRpHdRtbhJ7XJrllLL/hCh0pV++pm1J1sqjSyb:lFrtnRpHdRtbhJ7XJrllLL/hChkpm1JZ
- TLSH T12A7597FCE807559F51F48A93C2D42283748887A36C15D2B718B8BDD5C1B2F666932EBC
- 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 (153) 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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