General
- Target 2026-08-06_b7ce5cdcc1e4a08920a6b4eb0ca39811_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260806-dkc1pscn8t
- SHA256 26da5c516473001f1b3f78e352bc941e04badbc97bda94f518ce0f9dee407859
- MD5 b7ce5cdcc1e4a08920a6b4eb0ca39811
- SHA1 85c2452686a7a57fd44150db71cee1f533b59b4e
- SHA512 c788983377151e8d3b2527f671e3de381e9f29a21717b85aac19dd8db4280b37f166457d4f409e60baaea38bab431e2232a20ec5f02686199097b462636a6fcf
- SSDEEP 12288:b8sJTPkZGmxaRnlUgzjGUg7fi8KNvm/LKwmSWfQuHWr1jeRN/5sMC:bnMZGJRsUIeGuwmXfQucMF6M
- TLSH T164752D528C15DDA81E5AF362230D27313BA507F41BFC8B6281F33A2E3F9D295D6E4568
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-06_b7ce5cdcc1e4a08920a6b4eb0ca39811_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-06_b7ce5cdcc1e4a08920a6b4eb0ca39811_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-06_b7ce5cdcc1e4a08920a6b4eb0ca39811_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 26da5c516473001f1b3f78e352bc941e04badbc97bda94f518ce0f9dee407859
- MD5 b7ce5cdcc1e4a08920a6b4eb0ca39811
- SHA1 85c2452686a7a57fd44150db71cee1f533b59b4e
- SHA512 c788983377151e8d3b2527f671e3de381e9f29a21717b85aac19dd8db4280b37f166457d4f409e60baaea38bab431e2232a20ec5f02686199097b462636a6fcf
- SSDEEP 12288:b8sJTPkZGmxaRnlUgzjGUg7fi8KNvm/LKwmSWfQuHWr1jeRN/5sMC:bnMZGJRsUIeGuwmXfQucMF6M
- TLSH T164752D528C15DDA81E5AF362230D27313BA507F41BFC8B6281F33A2E3F9D295D6E4568
- 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 (126) 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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