General
- Target 2026-08-14_434cccb68eb2c8fcddd51ee5636d4d97_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260814-mkap1shq2z
- SHA256 b782bdfa87d59bc80d6b076f92cfbd86cbc842ddb566da2db6636861ddca9a35
- MD5 434cccb68eb2c8fcddd51ee5636d4d97
- SHA1 4872226610cbceaf197b0c0153dc9abed53da26d
- SHA512 64dcb378c9488bcc767b817e34e124da7eabc9caef8edcbf5b2aa9233e9ac452225fa25111e56338552335e0f71c546cfce98ddf6513acd6715f3a8c326edf04
- SSDEEP 24576:yiHMQ64VgTagDdrC7+rnHVzIcv7T0YW6At:yijtVCagB8+rn1HsYl
- TLSH T1A1754262098863B4D131ADFC42457D64E4BECBFCAEE6E97A6D73028158BB401350DE7E
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-14_434cccb68eb2c8fcddd51ee5636d4d97_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-14_434cccb68eb2c8fcddd51ee5636d4d97_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-14_434cccb68eb2c8fcddd51ee5636d4d97_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 b782bdfa87d59bc80d6b076f92cfbd86cbc842ddb566da2db6636861ddca9a35
- MD5 434cccb68eb2c8fcddd51ee5636d4d97
- SHA1 4872226610cbceaf197b0c0153dc9abed53da26d
- SHA512 64dcb378c9488bcc767b817e34e124da7eabc9caef8edcbf5b2aa9233e9ac452225fa25111e56338552335e0f71c546cfce98ddf6513acd6715f3a8c326edf04
- SSDEEP 24576:yiHMQ64VgTagDdrC7+rnHVzIcv7T0YW6At:yijtVCagB8+rn1HsYl
- TLSH T1A1754262098863B4D131ADFC42457D64E4BECBFCAEE6E97A6D73028158BB401350DE7E
- 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 (171) 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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