General
- Target 2026-08-04_04c0096c48e8b79a48c80112a855de90_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260804-vb7x6adg79
- SHA256 179583a1fd1082e34e3909a1c3b590d3f5cd992735d578194590b1dcaabb7432
- MD5 04c0096c48e8b79a48c80112a855de90
- SHA1 ba02436970d80f0269818929a62a1fdbcb29300f
- SHA512 36164ddc8c3e5369609633fdf3afef6603ab997460d0695ec0dd0bcbe1e4abf4702f299e22276311a06872dd7964a6806e8b50e32a27604aa34c874f66530fa3
- SSDEEP 24576:cTsdjDBuEGE7d0QZj6qy+pj8VvFURT+FmBVp31RDBlLn/:cT6UUAFmBVpFRDBd/
- TLSH T13D759BF46397593697E7B23ADAC846F307F9360219E71142E93A863538D028349F27F6
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-04_04c0096c48e8b79a48c80112a855de90_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-04_04c0096c48e8b79a48c80112a855de90_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-04_04c0096c48e8b79a48c80112a855de90_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 179583a1fd1082e34e3909a1c3b590d3f5cd992735d578194590b1dcaabb7432
- MD5 04c0096c48e8b79a48c80112a855de90
- SHA1 ba02436970d80f0269818929a62a1fdbcb29300f
- SHA512 36164ddc8c3e5369609633fdf3afef6603ab997460d0695ec0dd0bcbe1e4abf4702f299e22276311a06872dd7964a6806e8b50e32a27604aa34c874f66530fa3
- SSDEEP 24576:cTsdjDBuEGE7d0QZj6qy+pj8VvFURT+FmBVp31RDBlLn/:cT6UUAFmBVpFRDBd/
- TLSH T13D759BF46397593697E7B23ADAC846F307F9360219E71142E93A863538D028349F27F6
- 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 (130) 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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