General
- Target 2026-08-04_7eb31be1bfbc5d827db1c8a6ccb4035f_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260805-a2aecsbb29
- SHA256 17ecb0e4ee06ff30544feadb9bd88a74e89a690e9eed8af55cd1ffa9a814bf48
- MD5 7eb31be1bfbc5d827db1c8a6ccb4035f
- SHA1 b5460474befdaae3f85cdb45827de237ecb20fec
- SHA512 a11d4b5760db0f33725f249d189055bdc8a1da76cf2a635cc11eb8435564e59245c771c9453f0db8b389d26a633c87ecafe95e5cbc785eef40a14019e6e7d586
- SSDEEP 49152:6Jvxyemj3eWOetRomg+kxvnCIupcITWW8KjwO9gAG:6Jvxy53eWJtRomg+k1nCrcNW8Kj19gAG
- TLSH T15675B973FA0D7604F5D114A50B217F94A133E2B863EE2B7C86E7177A9081E663DAE14C
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-04_7eb31be1bfbc5d827db1c8a6ccb4035f_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-04_7eb31be1bfbc5d827db1c8a6ccb4035f_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-04_7eb31be1bfbc5d827db1c8a6ccb4035f_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 17ecb0e4ee06ff30544feadb9bd88a74e89a690e9eed8af55cd1ffa9a814bf48
- MD5 7eb31be1bfbc5d827db1c8a6ccb4035f
- SHA1 b5460474befdaae3f85cdb45827de237ecb20fec
- SHA512 a11d4b5760db0f33725f249d189055bdc8a1da76cf2a635cc11eb8435564e59245c771c9453f0db8b389d26a633c87ecafe95e5cbc785eef40a14019e6e7d586
- SSDEEP 49152:6Jvxyemj3eWOetRomg+kxvnCIupcITWW8KjwO9gAG:6Jvxy53eWJtRomg+k1nCrcNW8Kj19gAG
- TLSH T15675B973FA0D7604F5D114A50B217F94A133E2B863EE2B7C86E7177A9081E663DAE14C
- 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 (153) 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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