General
- Target 2026-08-08_19314f4d2c8ef73e8d4d40af0a3a2aa1_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260808-yx8y5adj61
- SHA256 f548431846e22289278ad7850a8bbf093dbdb209fde04f510fb357a28c7ca644
- MD5 19314f4d2c8ef73e8d4d40af0a3a2aa1
- SHA1 37f1d5db9748fb6db6d0b9eabd3ab1261534f3fe
- SHA512 9ababaa2fcea731c4a516e6e4933daefb43d21bc3d5bc43e0a51b90c2e77282a7ad11f1bcdbc3c220c4938c6e3e6b827f712b57af0372485ecf5ce3069e78029
- SSDEEP 24576:IUZn8MhoGGc3DGe0xhvlpl7wvkccfj6ttBb8ypqz:JZphobADGdVl7wPxb8T
- TLSH T19275C9086914DF879F53F2076ABC9D9FE5693C9614363CCC0DA551EA4E24C88E8E6CBC
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-08_19314f4d2c8ef73e8d4d40af0a3a2aa1_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-08_19314f4d2c8ef73e8d4d40af0a3a2aa1_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-08_19314f4d2c8ef73e8d4d40af0a3a2aa1_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 f548431846e22289278ad7850a8bbf093dbdb209fde04f510fb357a28c7ca644
- MD5 19314f4d2c8ef73e8d4d40af0a3a2aa1
- SHA1 37f1d5db9748fb6db6d0b9eabd3ab1261534f3fe
- SHA512 9ababaa2fcea731c4a516e6e4933daefb43d21bc3d5bc43e0a51b90c2e77282a7ad11f1bcdbc3c220c4938c6e3e6b827f712b57af0372485ecf5ce3069e78029
- SSDEEP 24576:IUZn8MhoGGc3DGe0xhvlpl7wvkccfj6ttBb8ypqz:JZphobADGdVl7wPxb8T
- TLSH T19275C9086914DF879F53F2076ABC9D9FE5693C9614363CCC0DA551EA4E24C88E8E6CBC
- 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 (128) 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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