General
- Target 2026-08-13_430fc35e51a3133b229188a0f71e625c_elex_virlock
- Size 2.1MB
- Sample260813-ftd1gasdkd
- SHA256 c89877ceff48cff7968afb9881038b3be0fcf8d1e3382b59b0df5e314d98a026
- MD5 430fc35e51a3133b229188a0f71e625c
- SHA1 cd5a63b195bdf6a3746665895c1323fac001288f
- SHA512 93117f41bfe04d7aa3d75339845573b4f494f75a8fe0f4bc146135a1bc1784a4042b65c4a519a7e5e7786c9c852b9f502f7a6de48bc41d67d5c0bd35eada10bc
- SSDEEP 24576:GP4iPXjQJj7bfvi0/EBPN6qwE+EWV5Qf:C4GM1//E7EG
- TLSH T1DAA55F851F4941E0D11D36DC6D426C5B7EE8C49ED81ADAB80FEAEA3625283F5083E7F1
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-13_430fc35e51a3133b229188a0f71e625c_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-13_430fc35e51a3133b229188a0f71e625c_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-13_430fc35e51a3133b229188a0f71e625c_elex_virlock
- Size 2.1MB
- SHA256 c89877ceff48cff7968afb9881038b3be0fcf8d1e3382b59b0df5e314d98a026
- MD5 430fc35e51a3133b229188a0f71e625c
- SHA1 cd5a63b195bdf6a3746665895c1323fac001288f
- SHA512 93117f41bfe04d7aa3d75339845573b4f494f75a8fe0f4bc146135a1bc1784a4042b65c4a519a7e5e7786c9c852b9f502f7a6de48bc41d67d5c0bd35eada10bc
- SSDEEP 24576:GP4iPXjQJj7bfvi0/EBPN6qwE+EWV5Qf:C4GM1//E7EG
- TLSH T1DAA55F851F4941E0D11D36DC6D426C5B7EE8C49ED81ADAB80FEAEA3625283F5083E7F1
- 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 (149) 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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