General
- Target 2026-08-04_89ea0ae71066f3edbe3c1b5081b57b92_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260804-2lnetshh77
- SHA256 9e68cc195b38122a4c4eb0b2bbbc83888b0b90700775f63ae15f26088a7a996b
- MD5 89ea0ae71066f3edbe3c1b5081b57b92
- SHA1 a686b3ff963edaaf9c66acdb4ff80ffc84fbe383
- SHA512 b6e57dce76cb02e5fcb7cb39e0aa2c39dd5f8fd3f9a7bc039f4f34435feae8a2306bdaef1329c51a3d99b34fdb59bb043ea660d8ca2a5fdfde25da3a61a3c824
- SSDEEP 24576:uDDlTOOSrJqY/A3iPMJr29RVM9LvXbA0cFUyluCG:MQdFN0iPMJr29RVM97XzQUyluv
- TLSH T1FA75D9066AD9F9EF864789B832F796CEA6D00CBA1F32535F5D613409149162CF3F8B12
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-04_89ea0ae71066f3edbe3c1b5081b57b92_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-04_89ea0ae71066f3edbe3c1b5081b57b92_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-04_89ea0ae71066f3edbe3c1b5081b57b92_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 9e68cc195b38122a4c4eb0b2bbbc83888b0b90700775f63ae15f26088a7a996b
- MD5 89ea0ae71066f3edbe3c1b5081b57b92
- SHA1 a686b3ff963edaaf9c66acdb4ff80ffc84fbe383
- SHA512 b6e57dce76cb02e5fcb7cb39e0aa2c39dd5f8fd3f9a7bc039f4f34435feae8a2306bdaef1329c51a3d99b34fdb59bb043ea660d8ca2a5fdfde25da3a61a3c824
- SSDEEP 24576:uDDlTOOSrJqY/A3iPMJr29RVM9LvXbA0cFUyluCG:MQdFN0iPMJr29RVM97XzQUyluv
- TLSH T1FA75D9066AD9F9EF864789B832F796CEA6D00CBA1F32535F5D613409149162CF3F8B12
- 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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