General
- Target 2026-08-13_ca35c17acd4ad76f5da8e788e4c0f546_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260813-tzjpsscl7z
- SHA256 f3edff5f7f1dba4e49bece77cbda6b38caa792fea612ef55059f8a35c206eb90
- MD5 ca35c17acd4ad76f5da8e788e4c0f546
- SHA1 91cc4c430f309fa972a59c805241e8ef4d2b1de5
- SHA512 8651cb9b840953bae201ac140a77902b7fd4be33f0479456f8d3d9a0d0ab4a88fa1eee53b0336978da6c2f5b736b6c33171d5053e6c1431ac12bc816897e54eb
- SSDEEP 12288:rlAtAdRY5vJB8P2wVEm68X5X9C/eZKnyQOmmLK9aDmvO6BVnU6sdNsFI7A1tUY:rOCHbVjjhKnyL7CvO6BRUpfA
- TLSH T11E758C42BEC10B3EC05E5EE7BB2A1E5F35B0342F314156C95D74E1BA54BB8C9483A98E
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-13_ca35c17acd4ad76f5da8e788e4c0f546_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-13_ca35c17acd4ad76f5da8e788e4c0f546_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-13_ca35c17acd4ad76f5da8e788e4c0f546_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 f3edff5f7f1dba4e49bece77cbda6b38caa792fea612ef55059f8a35c206eb90
- MD5 ca35c17acd4ad76f5da8e788e4c0f546
- SHA1 91cc4c430f309fa972a59c805241e8ef4d2b1de5
- SHA512 8651cb9b840953bae201ac140a77902b7fd4be33f0479456f8d3d9a0d0ab4a88fa1eee53b0336978da6c2f5b736b6c33171d5053e6c1431ac12bc816897e54eb
- SSDEEP 12288:rlAtAdRY5vJB8P2wVEm68X5X9C/eZKnyQOmmLK9aDmvO6BVnU6sdNsFI7A1tUY:rOCHbVjjhKnyL7CvO6BRUpfA
- TLSH T11E758C42BEC10B3EC05E5EE7BB2A1E5F35B0342F314156C95D74E1BA54BB8C9483A98E
- 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 (143) 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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