General
- Target 2026-08-11_a11147ac6d0b8e9c5ff23bec88fee426_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260811-qthnrstfrb
- SHA256 f15fec568fe2ce181c9e383bd1bfacc15938f875b23b4ede3e0ab3cb479a007f
- MD5 a11147ac6d0b8e9c5ff23bec88fee426
- SHA1 282823a54ece800683c74e4fa7c14b85f306238f
- SHA512 3534fa3454986b995f5ab22eb0c6c9e1f96e5b191ad4431739b77a7e8db5058bc1d115445fcd8b028832f6dba3b5755fb5d65fc0a224a6cd145a2081ae970a82
- SSDEEP 12288:Rgys46vnGLM1Tt9Nd9MvQccmAPRAIfqihyOELUD2B8VTkQzad3z:9evnGqMvQjfJbEYDaykHj
- TLSH T1CC75544328E396E0B2F5407945EFEFDC51AAC5771028388F48985E3A998D1DFB36F069
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-11_a11147ac6d0b8e9c5ff23bec88fee426_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-11_a11147ac6d0b8e9c5ff23bec88fee426_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-11_a11147ac6d0b8e9c5ff23bec88fee426_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 f15fec568fe2ce181c9e383bd1bfacc15938f875b23b4ede3e0ab3cb479a007f
- MD5 a11147ac6d0b8e9c5ff23bec88fee426
- SHA1 282823a54ece800683c74e4fa7c14b85f306238f
- SHA512 3534fa3454986b995f5ab22eb0c6c9e1f96e5b191ad4431739b77a7e8db5058bc1d115445fcd8b028832f6dba3b5755fb5d65fc0a224a6cd145a2081ae970a82
- SSDEEP 12288:Rgys46vnGLM1Tt9Nd9MvQccmAPRAIfqihyOELUD2B8VTkQzad3z:9evnGqMvQjfJbEYDaykHj
- TLSH T1CC75544328E396E0B2F5407945EFEFDC51AAC5771028388F48985E3A998D1DFB36F069
- 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 (97) 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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