General
- Target 2026-08-04_20b286b7a74abcf9ce66ac8e0caa35ae_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260804-jypvbazwbt
- SHA256 e9846b6846473cf180081389365f364c76c618937f2fd3a45c2b98f01fd5fde0
- MD5 20b286b7a74abcf9ce66ac8e0caa35ae
- SHA1 7146679a34906d3315e120b535884063fa4a52d6
- SHA512 608b16297f0f053ff7c55e406fc767eed11f096f2a2cf7f420dccf21c7e7f2e9151cf7c293556c1a90fb46de1a8ca59e5dcbd3bb1ca9304c53dfcd6bfa1fd225
- SSDEEP 24576:FcXTIpJdHATfGHA0xILFxbHMyD3MJ+jrqu:mDIpJdgN0ShxbHMyLZW
- TLSH T1EB7563EFDC01F1991B06D0B25FE2D4E1AA9F9F7321AA67355E4F444ADDAF843A0C2250
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-04_20b286b7a74abcf9ce66ac8e0caa35ae_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-04_20b286b7a74abcf9ce66ac8e0caa35ae_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-04_20b286b7a74abcf9ce66ac8e0caa35ae_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 e9846b6846473cf180081389365f364c76c618937f2fd3a45c2b98f01fd5fde0
- MD5 20b286b7a74abcf9ce66ac8e0caa35ae
- SHA1 7146679a34906d3315e120b535884063fa4a52d6
- SHA512 608b16297f0f053ff7c55e406fc767eed11f096f2a2cf7f420dccf21c7e7f2e9151cf7c293556c1a90fb46de1a8ca59e5dcbd3bb1ca9304c53dfcd6bfa1fd225
- SSDEEP 24576:FcXTIpJdHATfGHA0xILFxbHMyD3MJ+jrqu:mDIpJdgN0ShxbHMyLZW
- TLSH T1EB7563EFDC01F1991B06D0B25FE2D4E1AA9F9F7321AA67355E4F444ADDAF843A0C2250
- 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 (163) 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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