General
- Target 2026-08-08_07784ff8a2bb50fb360ce70b318813bc_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260808-yyqtyadj7z
- SHA256 f3887d8b2aa1c8280508ff66fe8e7c3f0cd65029d82f69a1650b095a5229f2ba
- MD5 07784ff8a2bb50fb360ce70b318813bc
- SHA1 4b774e0dd2b9d62fe4b5d1315a31af2643f9184e
- SHA512 0f278f848e669664d5f1225038d3498456b5b04ce4b31615a3dbfcb12fbc8670555caa9c85a97d238ac3472e69a9db62ff6bfb4a2da1bc291bf091d7de013e43
- SSDEEP 12288:0nlrvRmfSoU8Man+WAWoFu/R+eYt2X1Idh2cgfej/TyTdYFvk8ddmX:0Tm9h+PJuJ+eYI1Ihwej/TyTqFrm
- TLSH T1A675EEEA623F3CBF595DEE183043E5741F1848A5EC9E00CAD54C2EB25D7982332E9B65
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-08_07784ff8a2bb50fb360ce70b318813bc_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-08_07784ff8a2bb50fb360ce70b318813bc_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-08_07784ff8a2bb50fb360ce70b318813bc_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 f3887d8b2aa1c8280508ff66fe8e7c3f0cd65029d82f69a1650b095a5229f2ba
- MD5 07784ff8a2bb50fb360ce70b318813bc
- SHA1 4b774e0dd2b9d62fe4b5d1315a31af2643f9184e
- SHA512 0f278f848e669664d5f1225038d3498456b5b04ce4b31615a3dbfcb12fbc8670555caa9c85a97d238ac3472e69a9db62ff6bfb4a2da1bc291bf091d7de013e43
- SSDEEP 12288:0nlrvRmfSoU8Man+WAWoFu/R+eYt2X1Idh2cgfej/TyTdYFvk8ddmX:0Tm9h+PJuJ+eYI1Ihwej/TyTqFrm
- TLSH T1A675EEEA623F3CBF595DEE183043E5741F1848A5EC9E00CAD54C2EB25D7982332E9B65
- 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 (119) 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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