General
- Target 2026-08-03_ab5b7a8eaf8d2f9e8c8c7bd4e42b8710_elex_virlock
- Size 2.1MB
- Sample260804-mb1vvacp2y
- SHA256 3ff268aae54e4df00c5436ebe9fb17f40e692e919cd077587a92f0c24590b5be
- MD5 ab5b7a8eaf8d2f9e8c8c7bd4e42b8710
- SHA1 7eaa25fbe20508599fefb5e17b3327191d0a45cc
- SHA512 424b5875687d569376d0e50d54da441ddd509c4464a5668d0407ad5d0c59faf10a6f86500d00d2bea6af704756af5af0d6260c2b388caad1641292bcd5955d72
- SSDEEP 24576:wrtM9CUptwh6S7gz000EfXkC9ypuTm4OY:wrtM9CW8gz0PEfX6vY
- TLSH T1BDA54690BC45CBE6411910D2355BA237EBDCDA17CC2E78CDAA954E03829D3B53CCBA6D
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-03_ab5b7a8eaf8d2f9e8c8c7bd4e42b8710_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-03_ab5b7a8eaf8d2f9e8c8c7bd4e42b8710_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-03_ab5b7a8eaf8d2f9e8c8c7bd4e42b8710_elex_virlock
- Size 2.1MB
- SHA256 3ff268aae54e4df00c5436ebe9fb17f40e692e919cd077587a92f0c24590b5be
- MD5 ab5b7a8eaf8d2f9e8c8c7bd4e42b8710
- SHA1 7eaa25fbe20508599fefb5e17b3327191d0a45cc
- SHA512 424b5875687d569376d0e50d54da441ddd509c4464a5668d0407ad5d0c59faf10a6f86500d00d2bea6af704756af5af0d6260c2b388caad1641292bcd5955d72
- SSDEEP 24576:wrtM9CUptwh6S7gz000EfXkC9ypuTm4OY:wrtM9CW8gz0PEfX6vY
- TLSH T1BDA54690BC45CBE6411910D2355BA237EBDCDA17CC2E78CDAA954E03829D3B53CCBA6D
- 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 (172) files with added filename extension
This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
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Badlisted process makes network request
Network request originating from process or tool commonly abused by malware.
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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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