General
- Target 2026-08-12_637f69938d97d24c104d165d337c0e2f_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- Sample260812-ly1mxsel2y
- SHA256 fe339c5ebbdd2be453d57e4e0e5d35b93e6138e08b9d39e94cb2e9f90947cabe
- MD5 637f69938d97d24c104d165d337c0e2f
- SHA1 8cb5c752151c7646a42d8b87a3d7e4d5f998586b
- SHA512 17e150c4023cc6d96a2f551543842b4270ebca3840a9051a0b9df996dd70c8a8fb26602035f2d78989c5aa1087c9fa97e614ddb2b173081f255690250f9ccdb7
- SSDEEP 49152:732rqoGZxKpiEBiqwvkKKVmH/yRwDLF2aWh+67gdwco/aqWe3NOij1Eu0Kp0evp3:D2rqoGZxKpiEBiqwvkKKVmH/yRwDLF2D
- TLSH T1E185ACB8D3084FDCC7EC6CE263F4C67941062A90A53129E732A9564EED8BCDC641E5E7
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-12_637f69938d97d24c104d165d337c0e2f_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-12_637f69938d97d24c104d165d337c0e2f_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-12_637f69938d97d24c104d165d337c0e2f_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- SHA256 fe339c5ebbdd2be453d57e4e0e5d35b93e6138e08b9d39e94cb2e9f90947cabe
- MD5 637f69938d97d24c104d165d337c0e2f
- SHA1 8cb5c752151c7646a42d8b87a3d7e4d5f998586b
- SHA512 17e150c4023cc6d96a2f551543842b4270ebca3840a9051a0b9df996dd70c8a8fb26602035f2d78989c5aa1087c9fa97e614ddb2b173081f255690250f9ccdb7
- SSDEEP 49152:732rqoGZxKpiEBiqwvkKKVmH/yRwDLF2aWh+67gdwco/aqWe3NOij1Eu0Kp0evp3:D2rqoGZxKpiEBiqwvkKKVmH/yRwDLF2D
- TLSH T1E185ACB8D3084FDCC7EC6CE263F4C67941062A90A53129E732A9564EED8BCDC641E5E7
- 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 (189) 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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