General
- Target 2026-08-09_f9990c88060898b1c96acce283e47745_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- Sample260809-ce4qssssbw
- SHA256 93ebc9e5e09728bb50e79c2f29dd1dd927a7d4ec0510b9167999ed8927c9ebe9
- MD5 f9990c88060898b1c96acce283e47745
- SHA1 d79329458d9f195b70a6e8ee28995526c2a16788
- SHA512 c1378d1b24ffa1e46bb138f66b88c6715e45819e2bebf660a289fbdc3cf4bf564ac455bf5c4db7186606f1b96c83e0732b769e3ddaaee9797254e96edb7cde76
- SSDEEP 24576:5/nbHNPaH8CQI6PYV71bk5pYFIYR3T8R:RticoZbk5tYRD8
- TLSH T12F85AE1940771F2FFE446F602023C6A4CA85751E3C357EA30F686E3DA6D2E5AECC9469
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-09_f9990c88060898b1c96acce283e47745_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-09_f9990c88060898b1c96acce283e47745_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-09_f9990c88060898b1c96acce283e47745_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- SHA256 93ebc9e5e09728bb50e79c2f29dd1dd927a7d4ec0510b9167999ed8927c9ebe9
- MD5 f9990c88060898b1c96acce283e47745
- SHA1 d79329458d9f195b70a6e8ee28995526c2a16788
- SHA512 c1378d1b24ffa1e46bb138f66b88c6715e45819e2bebf660a289fbdc3cf4bf564ac455bf5c4db7186606f1b96c83e0732b769e3ddaaee9797254e96edb7cde76
- SSDEEP 24576:5/nbHNPaH8CQI6PYV71bk5pYFIYR3T8R:RticoZbk5tYRD8
- TLSH T12F85AE1940771F2FFE446F602023C6A4CA85751E3C357EA30F686E3DA6D2E5AECC9469
- 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 (178) 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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