General
- Target 2026-08-13_3f78fd65d14340b2ca8b576edbf4134d_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260813-vbexdattay
- SHA256 01cabba55512352ff26c101c5274046660ff4c4ddc5dff6d6e9f9d86c255bbe2
- MD5 3f78fd65d14340b2ca8b576edbf4134d
- SHA1 8e10a743012e2792952637aa1ca520167c1afd82
- SHA512 9405fb4b0286207a0fa3b2a2cd3095e1dacf49694fb40915f496d8c479142bfbd1195d9a85051306afc507af20b9782d3f79d9b33152c10391123061f3390448
- SSDEEP 12288:veqwmb27fBLjYOZvfl8b7MlwM9cU3M+gRSje5HeO+/pHaPv+F/f6fOp5:vtP8fBYOZHloMlf9D3d4eOHDa6veyfC
- TLSH T1A975BA87488D3248AEAA42224F8500D07237D9C29DFBE87FA36717796DF5A57DC8061F
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-13_3f78fd65d14340b2ca8b576edbf4134d_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-13_3f78fd65d14340b2ca8b576edbf4134d_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-13_3f78fd65d14340b2ca8b576edbf4134d_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 01cabba55512352ff26c101c5274046660ff4c4ddc5dff6d6e9f9d86c255bbe2
- MD5 3f78fd65d14340b2ca8b576edbf4134d
- SHA1 8e10a743012e2792952637aa1ca520167c1afd82
- SHA512 9405fb4b0286207a0fa3b2a2cd3095e1dacf49694fb40915f496d8c479142bfbd1195d9a85051306afc507af20b9782d3f79d9b33152c10391123061f3390448
- SSDEEP 12288:veqwmb27fBLjYOZvfl8b7MlwM9cU3M+gRSje5HeO+/pHaPv+F/f6fOp5:vtP8fBYOZHloMlf9D3d4eOHDa6veyfC
- TLSH T1A975BA87488D3248AEAA42224F8500D07237D9C29DFBE87FA36717796DF5A57DC8061F
- 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 (176) 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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