General
- Target 2026-08-05_b037d2c8c7da624567116a28e3ee3b86_elex_virlock
- Size 4.0MB
- Sample260805-gaf66aygra
- SHA256 65e93afcd133a90132c84e1d33b27a5aa50b7a6a2e0a6cea81c83355036371cd
- MD5 b037d2c8c7da624567116a28e3ee3b86
- SHA1 5b1f416f87b96a36276631cb0ea8be11e90c1549
- SHA512 16cc567f821d35e67f6c9c7a9716a719cb64c47a5c59f3dc14e62747b9af530368c9c1d9d8b06869219de5c3d8dc5818aa3f2e6654e0249821e007baf45b72ad
- SSDEEP 49152:sjLFHL3T7JBh1G79tzkyO+Xi4dBY4c7oxZwEgC0HRbh901uBlRP3:M3pBaHfdc7ox6PHRbh901ElRP3
- TLSH T15A1671A38F9997BD606C4FE4BC520E1C6C5D0CC8197AD8071F25A59BFB40869B1362BF
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-05_b037d2c8c7da624567116a28e3ee3b86_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-05_b037d2c8c7da624567116a28e3ee3b86_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-05_b037d2c8c7da624567116a28e3ee3b86_elex_virlock
- Size 4.0MB
- SHA256 65e93afcd133a90132c84e1d33b27a5aa50b7a6a2e0a6cea81c83355036371cd
- MD5 b037d2c8c7da624567116a28e3ee3b86
- SHA1 5b1f416f87b96a36276631cb0ea8be11e90c1549
- SHA512 16cc567f821d35e67f6c9c7a9716a719cb64c47a5c59f3dc14e62747b9af530368c9c1d9d8b06869219de5c3d8dc5818aa3f2e6654e0249821e007baf45b72ad
- SSDEEP 49152:sjLFHL3T7JBh1G79tzkyO+Xi4dBY4c7oxZwEgC0HRbh901uBlRP3:M3pBaHfdc7ox6PHRbh901ElRP3
- TLSH T15A1671A38F9997BD606C4FE4BC520E1C6C5D0CC8197AD8071F25A59BFB40869B1362BF
- 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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Detects executables containing URLs to raw contents of a Github gist
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Detects executables embedding registry key / value combination indicative of disabling Windows Defen
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Renames multiple (167) 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
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16
Privilege 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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