General
- Target 2026-08-09_9859a9a406a0baca979cb834d7e976f1_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260809-ch1tbassey
- SHA256 6654ad16aaea316cd394745a31c30637f59d18ff410211956be3992f00ef7137
- MD5 9859a9a406a0baca979cb834d7e976f1
- SHA1 aadc65c18dd183a6f5dde34ef9d7458120f99da3
- SHA512 776a05ec759d3cbaceea455163c55ebbdd623da7a161744a309370c6021605264b8cccd84f9bafaf827d58f11746f41637030484f1affee6049566344e40bb27
- SSDEEP 12288:0tTQjm5jVTBCX00eXJnIu/oo56+x5hq8xs+FKHbdrNbZq6JwxINonK:0tTQjmwWVfNA2zFoJXwxvK
- TLSH T1CB756535E9CCA7A420F82BEF04565A6ED8CD840C0B49353F29D8D5DD5F2B2E3A458A3D
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-09_9859a9a406a0baca979cb834d7e976f1_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-09_9859a9a406a0baca979cb834d7e976f1_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-09_9859a9a406a0baca979cb834d7e976f1_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 6654ad16aaea316cd394745a31c30637f59d18ff410211956be3992f00ef7137
- MD5 9859a9a406a0baca979cb834d7e976f1
- SHA1 aadc65c18dd183a6f5dde34ef9d7458120f99da3
- SHA512 776a05ec759d3cbaceea455163c55ebbdd623da7a161744a309370c6021605264b8cccd84f9bafaf827d58f11746f41637030484f1affee6049566344e40bb27
- SSDEEP 12288:0tTQjm5jVTBCX00eXJnIu/oo56+x5hq8xs+FKHbdrNbZq6JwxINonK:0tTQjmwWVfNA2zFoJXwxvK
- TLSH T1CB756535E9CCA7A420F82BEF04565A6ED8CD840C0B49353F29D8D5DD5F2B2E3A458A3D
- 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 (167) 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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