General
- Target 2026-08-12_0af550a60bc9f8b0f2c837217416a2d2_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260812-l5jb8aca22
- SHA256 8158240646fa67f37b578f61312436395ba6a24a7a11b61498ff9bbd5bc8d980
- MD5 0af550a60bc9f8b0f2c837217416a2d2
- SHA1 170be86db61b94d45d69be2487d7a86f7618308f
- SHA512 c1e34b2ce2174093f2c23fcef7f8d58fe651397bc412ebdf951596e001bbc00167b00e68bb5f5659c2b50ff7fec66ac4251c1e2050069de525169f84aa3cfd17
- SSDEEP 12288:geIVncFb0vlclifqCBTstX/7nja25PX9wHU8nZbF36iy:BIVct6ltfkja2Bq00
- TLSH T16D75FF360A7427010FBE8E5C7AD0A3B13B5E1FCA2FA6977347860ADDBB579610456383
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-12_0af550a60bc9f8b0f2c837217416a2d2_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-12_0af550a60bc9f8b0f2c837217416a2d2_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-12_0af550a60bc9f8b0f2c837217416a2d2_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 8158240646fa67f37b578f61312436395ba6a24a7a11b61498ff9bbd5bc8d980
- MD5 0af550a60bc9f8b0f2c837217416a2d2
- SHA1 170be86db61b94d45d69be2487d7a86f7618308f
- SHA512 c1e34b2ce2174093f2c23fcef7f8d58fe651397bc412ebdf951596e001bbc00167b00e68bb5f5659c2b50ff7fec66ac4251c1e2050069de525169f84aa3cfd17
- SSDEEP 12288:geIVncFb0vlclifqCBTstX/7nja25PX9wHU8nZbF36iy:BIVct6ltfkja2Bq00
- TLSH T16D75FF360A7427010FBE8E5C7AD0A3B13B5E1FCA2FA6977347860ADDBB579610456383
- 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 (160) files with added filename extension
This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
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Badlisted process makes network request
Network request originating from process or tool commonly abused by malware.
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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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