General
- Target 2026-08-10_846f9bc4406afdaac9e93524a6c5e3bc_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260810-vtez4adp81
- SHA256 5f2ff48f839bcfe4de10535df4f854655a48e4b68fad3b271b140d367dfd88b6
- MD5 846f9bc4406afdaac9e93524a6c5e3bc
- SHA1 2e3b83040e0a1d6c455e2ec8d74a6fd4123ba46a
- SHA512 8dfb72d18eaab3d366098b6bb1482f6a0e1a1340404c7a5c8e96eba0735b465e90e9559f649f0a4caf8b18346ef949938a341a666d55eede161aaec6224bd087
- SSDEEP 12288:ow3BFDKH8UvyIFqKXLMUNWVaDB82nYa9Q5owrWJOf2ku1T99ea7UKB0BEa4vf8fX:dRIW+B82p9QuwrWJ22h537UKB0Bj4Mv
- TLSH T1487542811894D0211EEB26857C88982BFF52D76B35BBF2CF705B0CAA49E052DFE1257D
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-10_846f9bc4406afdaac9e93524a6c5e3bc_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-10_846f9bc4406afdaac9e93524a6c5e3bc_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-10_846f9bc4406afdaac9e93524a6c5e3bc_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 5f2ff48f839bcfe4de10535df4f854655a48e4b68fad3b271b140d367dfd88b6
- MD5 846f9bc4406afdaac9e93524a6c5e3bc
- SHA1 2e3b83040e0a1d6c455e2ec8d74a6fd4123ba46a
- SHA512 8dfb72d18eaab3d366098b6bb1482f6a0e1a1340404c7a5c8e96eba0735b465e90e9559f649f0a4caf8b18346ef949938a341a666d55eede161aaec6224bd087
- SSDEEP 12288:ow3BFDKH8UvyIFqKXLMUNWVaDB82nYa9Q5owrWJOf2ku1T99ea7UKB0BEa4vf8fX:dRIW+B82p9QuwrWJ22h537UKB0Bj4Mv
- TLSH T1487542811894D0211EEB26857C88982BFF52D76B35BBF2CF705B0CAA49E052DFE1257D
- 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 (126) 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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