General
- Target 2026-08-03_22c7d735b52a41be18ad825262d1792e_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260803-dd6dns1vex
- SHA256 4d11afbd2d6048820e57625de2ed07b7dd4a853d038e13b017509650213b0d46
- MD5 22c7d735b52a41be18ad825262d1792e
- SHA1 11547e6fae1c75cd9d5cc506e9c9ee21f8d7339f
- SHA512 74605ec7fa4257b18ca1232a7d5c0f2a6458fa3c531503fbfc0867869ec99def2295a35ec7afbe510f422406ef211ebf53b8071a493f428c0803363c36086196
- SSDEEP 24576:HishiJkNJ9GY2isAMH+t2msFnQRNEIctyfLeRMGuDdZD6jLh1FWr1O/3hDwXE0ba:H/OretcaWLj
- TLSH T16375FE926306474EEF4ABC2134F97E3A45437A99B7903631ABEF39D457DD8F810AA700
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-03_22c7d735b52a41be18ad825262d1792e_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-03_22c7d735b52a41be18ad825262d1792e_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-03_22c7d735b52a41be18ad825262d1792e_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 4d11afbd2d6048820e57625de2ed07b7dd4a853d038e13b017509650213b0d46
- MD5 22c7d735b52a41be18ad825262d1792e
- SHA1 11547e6fae1c75cd9d5cc506e9c9ee21f8d7339f
- SHA512 74605ec7fa4257b18ca1232a7d5c0f2a6458fa3c531503fbfc0867869ec99def2295a35ec7afbe510f422406ef211ebf53b8071a493f428c0803363c36086196
- SSDEEP 24576:HishiJkNJ9GY2isAMH+t2msFnQRNEIctyfLeRMGuDdZD6jLh1FWr1O/3hDwXE0ba:H/OretcaWLj
- TLSH T16375FE926306474EEF4ABC2134F97E3A45437A99B7903631ABEF39D457DD8F810AA700
- 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 (148) 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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