General
- Target 2026-08-09_42b99d566aa3a6e2d3e62d4cba0e51b3_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260809-ynad7scq7z
- SHA256 fb730474183ea67b3aacb74812a8ab6e802fd20d3e5998ae0f87209ca6e9310e
- MD5 42b99d566aa3a6e2d3e62d4cba0e51b3
- SHA1 422fa1a4fafdf92132e0e99dcba35577df2e3307
- SHA512 d225223fa8d254c0fd3523b9dd4d0b2b2f4c639436ecda8c5acdd0c17fe0581f26eac72272e7651d84dd4c973feacfd8fc4b8e633c7c6742be7a3db9f212ea3d
- SSDEEP 12288:I0ddoyd4zn6+BB1bx8wvg0sxSUsGdNInavRWQBH/aEKz0aWyAZAuxIh:VZS/vg0jhGLIE8o/KofBnIh
- TLSH T1DA75A9CBD04CBE3E07A8EB571AA0D88A96474FFDABF5409D59292B6706075439C18CFC
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-09_42b99d566aa3a6e2d3e62d4cba0e51b3_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-09_42b99d566aa3a6e2d3e62d4cba0e51b3_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-09_42b99d566aa3a6e2d3e62d4cba0e51b3_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 fb730474183ea67b3aacb74812a8ab6e802fd20d3e5998ae0f87209ca6e9310e
- MD5 42b99d566aa3a6e2d3e62d4cba0e51b3
- SHA1 422fa1a4fafdf92132e0e99dcba35577df2e3307
- SHA512 d225223fa8d254c0fd3523b9dd4d0b2b2f4c639436ecda8c5acdd0c17fe0581f26eac72272e7651d84dd4c973feacfd8fc4b8e633c7c6742be7a3db9f212ea3d
- SSDEEP 12288:I0ddoyd4zn6+BB1bx8wvg0sxSUsGdNInavRWQBH/aEKz0aWyAZAuxIh:VZS/vg0jhGLIE8o/KofBnIh
- TLSH T1DA75A9CBD04CBE3E07A8EB571AA0D88A96474FFDABF5409D59292B6706075439C18CFC
- 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 (152) 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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