General
- Target 2026-08-08_7ff86a1a6bb1fbd01e8b33afbfe36dc5_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260808-rs7ryadh74
- SHA256 37eed697c3ce32e304d135d85babdfb135cc990a5febbfaec1746a55394af610
- MD5 7ff86a1a6bb1fbd01e8b33afbfe36dc5
- SHA1 a3f24a6d50ca997ff45993a08b846317d48c5814
- SHA512 17e3077332db71ac755b21f76322697fb90a4a38f541dd4a629f7ed5a3ebd2884b442b0c2215e5bf00d53e0f247bcc6109137ec2523c4c45778a90b766b938cb
- SSDEEP 12288:d7ynJgbOzhNqVdJ91tu30NlFJKvN/lZ/WukpA1g8eecu+LRwp3HRLLavo1aS8:dOnyGqVBCuFJcTipAgu2RIHRLLac8
- TLSH T15375E943239E74CE3A39BF32112AD942F94BBCBD73E9378A5C6139CD912076C5E1A164
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-08_7ff86a1a6bb1fbd01e8b33afbfe36dc5_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-08_7ff86a1a6bb1fbd01e8b33afbfe36dc5_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-08_7ff86a1a6bb1fbd01e8b33afbfe36dc5_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 37eed697c3ce32e304d135d85babdfb135cc990a5febbfaec1746a55394af610
- MD5 7ff86a1a6bb1fbd01e8b33afbfe36dc5
- SHA1 a3f24a6d50ca997ff45993a08b846317d48c5814
- SHA512 17e3077332db71ac755b21f76322697fb90a4a38f541dd4a629f7ed5a3ebd2884b442b0c2215e5bf00d53e0f247bcc6109137ec2523c4c45778a90b766b938cb
- SSDEEP 12288:d7ynJgbOzhNqVdJ91tu30NlFJKvN/lZ/WukpA1g8eecu+LRwp3HRLLavo1aS8:dOnyGqVBCuFJcTipAgu2RIHRLLac8
- TLSH T15375E943239E74CE3A39BF32112AD942F94BBCBD73E9378A5C6139CD912076C5E1A164
- 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 (143) 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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