General
- Target 2026-08-06_8f5ad3aa0933467faf29216b33f86381_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260806-k14xpaxeph
- SHA256 612cd406828dfa30c6c4fe824676b1e3ef2143449a005400861f22aea43c8707
- MD5 8f5ad3aa0933467faf29216b33f86381
- SHA1 0389ed6dd45e1d465c3316edfb1b3605ec9a3248
- SHA512 9dc3c46541ef99084af37770454dc27af11aa3c346afd137747560be40d78bf1639c0265d7255a0d892840f4c91a786e756b7faecbc2e44f600bce8015a17bb2
- SSDEEP 24576:52nlU+BPjDxAWHj3kD79IyeddxIwkooBJ2:5u7BPjDeWA92dDkocJ2
- TLSH T11075A91B05A3468AADEE61747C20992804C397DAEC20D40115F0E3DACB7A7DF7DEBA57
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-06_8f5ad3aa0933467faf29216b33f86381_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-06_8f5ad3aa0933467faf29216b33f86381_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-06_8f5ad3aa0933467faf29216b33f86381_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 612cd406828dfa30c6c4fe824676b1e3ef2143449a005400861f22aea43c8707
- MD5 8f5ad3aa0933467faf29216b33f86381
- SHA1 0389ed6dd45e1d465c3316edfb1b3605ec9a3248
- SHA512 9dc3c46541ef99084af37770454dc27af11aa3c346afd137747560be40d78bf1639c0265d7255a0d892840f4c91a786e756b7faecbc2e44f600bce8015a17bb2
- SSDEEP 24576:52nlU+BPjDxAWHj3kD79IyeddxIwkooBJ2:5u7BPjDeWA92dDkocJ2
- TLSH T11075A91B05A3468AADEE61747C20992804C397DAEC20D40115F0E3DACB7A7DF7DEBA57
- 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 (169) 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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