General
- Target 2026-08-08_5ad64076f9b708f1a6117d198ef1ba78_elex_virlock
- Size 804KB
- Sample260808-2qphpaek5y
- SHA256 9d849cf271f649b75158b9b27085cbb033f1e725de42c339f2cc6971eb062e2b
- MD5 5ad64076f9b708f1a6117d198ef1ba78
- SHA1 0c14f7aaa41cd59f9c52cc94ba86bdbc0cc462e1
- SHA512 3bf6fa3bd828c72103ff86ff5d5a85f4c1d5c463c6a8734a0032d0d5f5fdff7fe2fa0878453e2d7f3ad7ba9e334019976f614c5a52b8321d7c6644e01cacb689
- SSDEEP 24576:ZsnpeIFHmQKw2bvBtL0PFBPKOkgArID8oqNo:ZsnpemD2bvBh+F1hkgAEIs
- TLSH T11E05F122987D9608EBC246BB36A38669CF70650C536EB8ABD761C80F0DF7DC4963D153
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-08_5ad64076f9b708f1a6117d198ef1ba78_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-08_5ad64076f9b708f1a6117d198ef1ba78_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-08_5ad64076f9b708f1a6117d198ef1ba78_elex_virlock
- Size 804KB
- SHA256 9d849cf271f649b75158b9b27085cbb033f1e725de42c339f2cc6971eb062e2b
- MD5 5ad64076f9b708f1a6117d198ef1ba78
- SHA1 0c14f7aaa41cd59f9c52cc94ba86bdbc0cc462e1
- SHA512 3bf6fa3bd828c72103ff86ff5d5a85f4c1d5c463c6a8734a0032d0d5f5fdff7fe2fa0878453e2d7f3ad7ba9e334019976f614c5a52b8321d7c6644e01cacb689
- SSDEEP 24576:ZsnpeIFHmQKw2bvBtL0PFBPKOkgArID8oqNo:ZsnpemD2bvBh+F1hkgAEIs
- TLSH T11E05F122987D9608EBC246BB36A38669CF70650C536EB8ABD761C80F0DF7DC4963D153
- 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 (149) files with added filename extension
This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
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Badlisted process makes network request
Network request originating from process or tool commonly abused by malware.
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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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