General
- Target 2026-08-03_b720afc5882e86eafbafff2a7c9e9ee4_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260803-cq3b4swglc
- SHA256 3ef53a3992b8e3f054d1b3a4a070a8675c9481bb2bbc7a602939a8eb1cbb6502
- MD5 b720afc5882e86eafbafff2a7c9e9ee4
- SHA1 8517abb545fd9ee29055e5cb7a668b2739f70cec
- SHA512 f943b41fb3d3b56471dd108e4e1222ebc5c27e29f6979b7e35e7f8dff3085977bc50bb25af4ac90217c1932b0918524ba8963b950f76ec2f18ff67fea6ee03b4
- SSDEEP 12288:O+3G7oqCZYtRxUyRdUlzNOF9FZ+AnUZ79xWi1tAG5pgbb2wQEXCeJBw:IwIHdURIF9s79xWi1tAG5uP2wQUCeH
- TLSH T17475014D190192C7AB3E3B00DB235B98D6CCD9C0C097B5E59C6D10D69CABDAD5B8BE8C
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-03_b720afc5882e86eafbafff2a7c9e9ee4_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-03_b720afc5882e86eafbafff2a7c9e9ee4_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-03_b720afc5882e86eafbafff2a7c9e9ee4_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 3ef53a3992b8e3f054d1b3a4a070a8675c9481bb2bbc7a602939a8eb1cbb6502
- MD5 b720afc5882e86eafbafff2a7c9e9ee4
- SHA1 8517abb545fd9ee29055e5cb7a668b2739f70cec
- SHA512 f943b41fb3d3b56471dd108e4e1222ebc5c27e29f6979b7e35e7f8dff3085977bc50bb25af4ac90217c1932b0918524ba8963b950f76ec2f18ff67fea6ee03b4
- SSDEEP 12288:O+3G7oqCZYtRxUyRdUlzNOF9FZ+AnUZ79xWi1tAG5pgbb2wQEXCeJBw:IwIHdURIF9s79xWi1tAG5uP2wQUCeH
- TLSH T17475014D190192C7AB3E3B00DB235B98D6CCD9C0C097B5E59C6D10D69CABDAD5B8BE8C
- 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 (146) 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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