General
- Target 2026-08-03_8351a22f1126035f41d6a7f13d7d1bd6_elex_virlock
- Size 2.0MB
- Sample260803-cy2esaaq8s
- SHA256 5bd531c87c40742436f958e49c7b8c1934dbb753e122582fdfe721289dadd15a
- MD5 8351a22f1126035f41d6a7f13d7d1bd6
- SHA1 a404c8dcefb6eb9da3dc315dff5c13583dd67b4d
- SHA512 6716676b23d2887443b6aa3a766f20f321489ec9b6e1db6916fd7e93d78913b2f07d4b0a755327500403ec5349ae1b999bae97099be87fb402ca4a1a485824f6
- SSDEEP 24576:5FfLuTdZBWlirSKOhKl/OlR/A2GGtj1IZtxlD:5luhWC6ISRItl
- TLSH T1A6A5EDDECD31CA3FDF65A56D362B03AAF8386052CD708CECAB8D004D15591FA8DA954B
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-03_8351a22f1126035f41d6a7f13d7d1bd6_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-03_8351a22f1126035f41d6a7f13d7d1bd6_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-03_8351a22f1126035f41d6a7f13d7d1bd6_elex_virlock
- Size 2.0MB
- SHA256 5bd531c87c40742436f958e49c7b8c1934dbb753e122582fdfe721289dadd15a
- MD5 8351a22f1126035f41d6a7f13d7d1bd6
- SHA1 a404c8dcefb6eb9da3dc315dff5c13583dd67b4d
- SHA512 6716676b23d2887443b6aa3a766f20f321489ec9b6e1db6916fd7e93d78913b2f07d4b0a755327500403ec5349ae1b999bae97099be87fb402ca4a1a485824f6
- SSDEEP 24576:5FfLuTdZBWlirSKOhKl/OlR/A2GGtj1IZtxlD:5luhWC6ISRItl
- TLSH T1A6A5EDDECD31CA3FDF65A56D362B03AAF8386052CD708CECAB8D004D15591FA8DA954B
- 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
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16
Privilege 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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