General
- Target 2026-08-07_86f663b21ae21546cbff7da9fd2a2430_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- Sample260807-gm3wpaybmc
- SHA256 165af68e0149ff12d00b94ba6e7447f558a18cc2507c9da5c062d609ea196a63
- MD5 86f663b21ae21546cbff7da9fd2a2430
- SHA1 557486235f6397649341a811bd1b01c3bc798e00
- SHA512 95549a3cbb4c0f588514b31e7ef180ef4d72d72b6dba6d4e2cd723742eeb5bf85c63eae61a7a3340f5a9d244e2634fb2192a7b3cd3442c8728c53e279e47f598
- SSDEEP 24576:AWMGkjU4GRWO92GPzoKBv3rhzd8lFi/hpe:HwjU4G32GPc6bhd86Pe
- TLSH T17585873921DE5FC5E48282265F7C4FEB824D48D326FB29DE00BED8B95859EBF2575800
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-07_86f663b21ae21546cbff7da9fd2a2430_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-07_86f663b21ae21546cbff7da9fd2a2430_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-07_86f663b21ae21546cbff7da9fd2a2430_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- SHA256 165af68e0149ff12d00b94ba6e7447f558a18cc2507c9da5c062d609ea196a63
- MD5 86f663b21ae21546cbff7da9fd2a2430
- SHA1 557486235f6397649341a811bd1b01c3bc798e00
- SHA512 95549a3cbb4c0f588514b31e7ef180ef4d72d72b6dba6d4e2cd723742eeb5bf85c63eae61a7a3340f5a9d244e2634fb2192a7b3cd3442c8728c53e279e47f598
- SSDEEP 24576:AWMGkjU4GRWO92GPzoKBv3rhzd8lFi/hpe:HwjU4G32GPc6bhd86Pe
- TLSH T17585873921DE5FC5E48282265F7C4FEB824D48D326FB29DE00BED8B95859EBF2575800
- 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 (104) 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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