General
- Target 2026-08-01_8e58a9e72c057fd15939cdd2b884be7a_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260802-akdepaam3x
- SHA256 5f1f3a9e260979cf17b10f78dc76d7508db49c3758adbcfbff483aae1c877ac0
- MD5 8e58a9e72c057fd15939cdd2b884be7a
- SHA1 e1eefdd7207b81311e28ee913b64a78aad4fdadb
- SHA512 f26e044079d48e652b71d566eecb0a71a61b975ff559c7fee611adb17712300009192cf05b741e2acb5322fc4dba46ccb6dee93b7ca05cbeff5713904e2f09a6
- SSDEEP 12288:CT0KtvJ4T+q23BBT8kwb2PI4dzKxnjkSC3gk:WI7+2hqQ4dWhDC3gk
- TLSH T1D17567A5F4284C10FD892B24658FC9B851E9BBFD4904E31C1C8D8D91D9A5E3F90D3ABE
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-01_8e58a9e72c057fd15939cdd2b884be7a_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-01_8e58a9e72c057fd15939cdd2b884be7a_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-01_8e58a9e72c057fd15939cdd2b884be7a_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 5f1f3a9e260979cf17b10f78dc76d7508db49c3758adbcfbff483aae1c877ac0
- MD5 8e58a9e72c057fd15939cdd2b884be7a
- SHA1 e1eefdd7207b81311e28ee913b64a78aad4fdadb
- SHA512 f26e044079d48e652b71d566eecb0a71a61b975ff559c7fee611adb17712300009192cf05b741e2acb5322fc4dba46ccb6dee93b7ca05cbeff5713904e2f09a6
- SSDEEP 12288:CT0KtvJ4T+q23BBT8kwb2PI4dzKxnjkSC3gk:WI7+2hqQ4dWhDC3gk
- TLSH T1D17567A5F4284C10FD892B24658FC9B851E9BBFD4904E31C1C8D8D91D9A5E3F90D3ABE
- 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 (137) 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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