General
- Target 2026-08-12_7d925c9d1b72f8126a72415af27df8a0_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260813-g7gtysteja
- SHA256 9c9d07f3aaec71938dac3ad144214dfae14e898bba85217d5c83e9b4c473b063
- MD5 7d925c9d1b72f8126a72415af27df8a0
- SHA1 63c07fd2046d357d4faa371cc864b0b83fa6a6ea
- SHA512 a01dde8c60e4f4d32e76a6d6bcec5b3777566efb6f368eda19bb76f0db4d65d093a63916fdf679a0f1f7f6f8283eb85f2d7a6282095967946a291facecb5cf43
- SSDEEP 12288:J3Fi+88yJQaIDkFgyHPcMliyyp4c0LXAxrfpUqgSt5ZbZU63O+53otLcnynXlWj6:3ygfX0kPUZ2PywMWRegGqTY
- TLSH T1347597361A26C03D7C36416FF14226F02BA85F9F757B84958DF480862F9E5EB291F86C
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-12_7d925c9d1b72f8126a72415af27df8a0_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-12_7d925c9d1b72f8126a72415af27df8a0_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-12_7d925c9d1b72f8126a72415af27df8a0_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 9c9d07f3aaec71938dac3ad144214dfae14e898bba85217d5c83e9b4c473b063
- MD5 7d925c9d1b72f8126a72415af27df8a0
- SHA1 63c07fd2046d357d4faa371cc864b0b83fa6a6ea
- SHA512 a01dde8c60e4f4d32e76a6d6bcec5b3777566efb6f368eda19bb76f0db4d65d093a63916fdf679a0f1f7f6f8283eb85f2d7a6282095967946a291facecb5cf43
- SSDEEP 12288:J3Fi+88yJQaIDkFgyHPcMliyyp4c0LXAxrfpUqgSt5ZbZU63O+53otLcnynXlWj6:3ygfX0kPUZ2PywMWRegGqTY
- TLSH T1347597361A26C03D7C36416FF14226F02BA85F9F757B84958DF480862F9E5EB291F86C
- 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 (178) 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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