General
- Target 2026-08-05_a2c7fd7a04f47e63ecf5b4f9ba5072ac_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260805-3115xayerd
- SHA256 5b13f1d983fac4ea87125e378390c470d355a24fce044f18a5af6fcfbfc9fa49
- MD5 a2c7fd7a04f47e63ecf5b4f9ba5072ac
- SHA1 c038e2d1df53e6578639d66c19a889a201c9cf2f
- SHA512 48357bd1ea23d1499f2ef41cb44f3dbdb0a60fa94707a563d02ec8a4e58e9c033ff57693f954d5ffd53db4e4791ac135d96624a1889d8bd4f1eeafe7ae12ef57
- SSDEEP 12288:FHUWK3Gjdg50fQvahEm2EFTDglkVRC9hFTZgE1pI2Xx8t/efl2EfJdQQk/Z2sELM:FHUW6LFTre8x8ol2OJD0ELz0cPBRna
- TLSH T16B7596AEF457E40CE4EBE42CBEAA0C446DE369BE28776CB41851490BCC2D5412FB6573
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-05_a2c7fd7a04f47e63ecf5b4f9ba5072ac_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-05_a2c7fd7a04f47e63ecf5b4f9ba5072ac_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-05_a2c7fd7a04f47e63ecf5b4f9ba5072ac_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 5b13f1d983fac4ea87125e378390c470d355a24fce044f18a5af6fcfbfc9fa49
- MD5 a2c7fd7a04f47e63ecf5b4f9ba5072ac
- SHA1 c038e2d1df53e6578639d66c19a889a201c9cf2f
- SHA512 48357bd1ea23d1499f2ef41cb44f3dbdb0a60fa94707a563d02ec8a4e58e9c033ff57693f954d5ffd53db4e4791ac135d96624a1889d8bd4f1eeafe7ae12ef57
- SSDEEP 12288:FHUWK3Gjdg50fQvahEm2EFTDglkVRC9hFTZgE1pI2Xx8t/efl2EfJdQQk/Z2sELM:FHUW6LFTre8x8ol2OJD0ELz0cPBRna
- TLSH T16B7596AEF457E40CE4EBE42CBEAA0C446DE369BE28776CB41851490BCC2D5412FB6573
- 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 (121) 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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