General
- Target 2026-08-08_8bda709c5e0c24a960f0a80eed01b711_cobalt-strike_elex_virlock
- Size 202KB
- Sample260808-2pfjdsff79
- SHA256 6b7d9b2d7cdc544da3c2e97194572e6c106e15c7b397734ee47d75e511da7b50
- MD5 8bda709c5e0c24a960f0a80eed01b711
- SHA1 a3033af1e83c26e2540f7437729a515680c368b8
- SHA512 277cb858e2cbb587204c578af0d193bc6ae2078e804de3e06fe5d2d1ada64166244080a12cd85306c4480064de3d76f1b655711c81006c87f2129ad40ca435f7
- SSDEEP 3072:6X1pe/ZoMB5sVXhUpX+wREbOG7V+sXiYsCuQzygnA3lQh3QOy5SVTskUG:6X1pe/9+XUpxEbhhZ2Qh3QOhIkUG
- TLSH T1FF147E3AC41DC7EE8FD4B8F3A1D7A48562D4047226CBA5771E9CCF7BE46936B9080912
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-08_8bda709c5e0c24a960f0a80eed01b711_cobalt-strike_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-08_8bda709c5e0c24a960f0a80eed01b711_cobalt-strike_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-08_8bda709c5e0c24a960f0a80eed01b711_cobalt-strike_elex_virlock
- Size 202KB
- SHA256 6b7d9b2d7cdc544da3c2e97194572e6c106e15c7b397734ee47d75e511da7b50
- MD5 8bda709c5e0c24a960f0a80eed01b711
- SHA1 a3033af1e83c26e2540f7437729a515680c368b8
- SHA512 277cb858e2cbb587204c578af0d193bc6ae2078e804de3e06fe5d2d1ada64166244080a12cd85306c4480064de3d76f1b655711c81006c87f2129ad40ca435f7
- SSDEEP 3072:6X1pe/ZoMB5sVXhUpX+wREbOG7V+sXiYsCuQzygnA3lQh3QOy5SVTskUG:6X1pe/9+XUpxEbhhZ2Qh3QOhIkUG
- TLSH T1FF147E3AC41DC7EE8FD4B8F3A1D7A48562D4047226CBA5771E9CCF7BE46936B9080912
- 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 (136) 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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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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