General
- Target 2026-08-08_2704ab32cbc628bbc8ed9d40f9fa8e2c_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260808-n45vyaeq4z
- SHA256 eda6008429ca093e14dc31315262d13e1ace3412f5db97cfa9d8f9ca76695b0d
- MD5 2704ab32cbc628bbc8ed9d40f9fa8e2c
- SHA1 37d4db21538a3b10101aa1f0b3a4b6a1fc21daeb
- SHA512 275415764b4f79efcc995fe4396c4f80f67a9111d8206dfa225c73ba432350896a8cc6c88b763cb9a159a2b4e9a74488c730dbd04f54dec001bfef7b4bf20116
- SSDEEP 24576:gIzxaYmTyG0S3sZPcbkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkcMEv2wi1QtMyrHHkDJ4tbzTTD3a8iP:DVmTyGB3F37v
- TLSH T1507577B07B59557A8240028E93ED0726F7794F5DE987B837F6620172C7ACCC5E22378A
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-08_2704ab32cbc628bbc8ed9d40f9fa8e2c_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-08_2704ab32cbc628bbc8ed9d40f9fa8e2c_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-08_2704ab32cbc628bbc8ed9d40f9fa8e2c_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 eda6008429ca093e14dc31315262d13e1ace3412f5db97cfa9d8f9ca76695b0d
- MD5 2704ab32cbc628bbc8ed9d40f9fa8e2c
- SHA1 37d4db21538a3b10101aa1f0b3a4b6a1fc21daeb
- SHA512 275415764b4f79efcc995fe4396c4f80f67a9111d8206dfa225c73ba432350896a8cc6c88b763cb9a159a2b4e9a74488c730dbd04f54dec001bfef7b4bf20116
- SSDEEP 24576:gIzxaYmTyG0S3sZPcbkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkcMEv2wi1QtMyrHHkDJ4tbzTTD3a8iP:DVmTyGB3F37v
- TLSH T1507577B07B59557A8240028E93ED0726F7794F5DE987B837F6620172C7ACCC5E22378A
- 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 (165) 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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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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