General
- Target 2026-08-09_3cb0e854704c9ccc3de969ee5e83e7a2_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- Sample260809-kcj8datfka
- SHA256 ae72f5b5f0c947c56cf0f74d37762c5ec8f0ceed0a4d2eb0a37122cd8fb53b7c
- MD5 3cb0e854704c9ccc3de969ee5e83e7a2
- SHA1 7e20ff672efb97a4e32ea919b88cc8cc2b302e33
- SHA512 a548ce795cebfd1728e029e2058ad032345c6075e14ae97f18de1aa56b240bdb6ed31f6febc1ef187bb91d2fa4cfd67fcc217836b681ce1dbd01e182ce150a9c
- SSDEEP 24576:JwVjavBMh0tRoq54WkdUKdz6zr5O9J6RL0lA:JwVjavBke754WYVdGzrEJ6T
- TLSH T1E785A891D12E1A79DD2014139C9BBA5AE87F0A008F662BB476FC1B7DCE710DA58CDE43
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-09_3cb0e854704c9ccc3de969ee5e83e7a2_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-09_3cb0e854704c9ccc3de969ee5e83e7a2_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-09_3cb0e854704c9ccc3de969ee5e83e7a2_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- SHA256 ae72f5b5f0c947c56cf0f74d37762c5ec8f0ceed0a4d2eb0a37122cd8fb53b7c
- MD5 3cb0e854704c9ccc3de969ee5e83e7a2
- SHA1 7e20ff672efb97a4e32ea919b88cc8cc2b302e33
- SHA512 a548ce795cebfd1728e029e2058ad032345c6075e14ae97f18de1aa56b240bdb6ed31f6febc1ef187bb91d2fa4cfd67fcc217836b681ce1dbd01e182ce150a9c
- SSDEEP 24576:JwVjavBMh0tRoq54WkdUKdz6zr5O9J6RL0lA:JwVjavBke754WYVdGzrEJ6T
- TLSH T1E785A891D12E1A79DD2014139C9BBA5AE87F0A008F662BB476FC1B7DCE710DA58CDE43
- 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 (166) 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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