General
- Target 2026-08-04_e156260a8d4b48b9acbc0de55dfe1385_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- Sample260804-fs3mfa1hnb
- SHA256 41294053122a3d4bc2f2bdc329c014ca4775ba378cecb15516a1b24c91ba4642
- MD5 e156260a8d4b48b9acbc0de55dfe1385
- SHA1 d6d2c9a54b6fff0e8418db57e96ccb530d2c5b09
- SHA512 91ea2dd5f647862f656bd4e13731962e5c9e0cf3e5d8ad61a1679afb7e50668db1cd7ca68852079cfad03896b3f5491f7999f6c9fe8075cb0ed19dd95feaf3ea
- SSDEEP 24576:ZzcNCaEwsLidI3U+zPWOd0u58/ngV7rsyLEuzjdcC:1NbwoWI3HWOdxSn7ocC
- TLSH T1B385A86C96CE789317A05F1FF9612B214ADCC12E8AE91D4077CACC588B30DEBB261F55
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-04_e156260a8d4b48b9acbc0de55dfe1385_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-04_e156260a8d4b48b9acbc0de55dfe1385_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-04_e156260a8d4b48b9acbc0de55dfe1385_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- SHA256 41294053122a3d4bc2f2bdc329c014ca4775ba378cecb15516a1b24c91ba4642
- MD5 e156260a8d4b48b9acbc0de55dfe1385
- SHA1 d6d2c9a54b6fff0e8418db57e96ccb530d2c5b09
- SHA512 91ea2dd5f647862f656bd4e13731962e5c9e0cf3e5d8ad61a1679afb7e50668db1cd7ca68852079cfad03896b3f5491f7999f6c9fe8075cb0ed19dd95feaf3ea
- SSDEEP 24576:ZzcNCaEwsLidI3U+zPWOd0u58/ngV7rsyLEuzjdcC:1NbwoWI3HWOdxSn7ocC
- TLSH T1B385A86C96CE789317A05F1FF9612B214ADCC12E8AE91D4077CACC588B30DEBB261F55
- 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 (133) 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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