General
- Target 2026-08-14_c728e9a089d53774e7985a61b8ec8e19_elex_virlock
- Size 2.1MB
- Sample260814-vyy9jaba35
- SHA256 0947b23eb388a66c71fde9bebb6c7e6dc218d6a6e8e2ef89908d8c3d6580a040
- MD5 c728e9a089d53774e7985a61b8ec8e19
- SHA1 d77976a07aad7201561a433fecd0236cb7f759fa
- SHA512 c0e41bd436b85b28cb67a4d5f6fcb9f63c8720273a7254b57a17afac17d1ebe46e2fb48a6465d007b7548c93ce50df86e1820d1cab5cc08d784871d6e341f339
- SSDEEP 12288:WT9xhNpYmknm8owN7hONU6j6dT4OdnAICvhHZXIWzUlqhRzN7VLgSG:89pXRwNNUj6eOdnbOX5GqPphkSG
- TLSH T140A541A34A8BFC3B5FF3841F15F6C06C59DE565DFA3C388D96A0D6A50C4C792218886B
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-14_c728e9a089d53774e7985a61b8ec8e19_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-14_c728e9a089d53774e7985a61b8ec8e19_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-14_c728e9a089d53774e7985a61b8ec8e19_elex_virlock
- Size 2.1MB
- SHA256 0947b23eb388a66c71fde9bebb6c7e6dc218d6a6e8e2ef89908d8c3d6580a040
- MD5 c728e9a089d53774e7985a61b8ec8e19
- SHA1 d77976a07aad7201561a433fecd0236cb7f759fa
- SHA512 c0e41bd436b85b28cb67a4d5f6fcb9f63c8720273a7254b57a17afac17d1ebe46e2fb48a6465d007b7548c93ce50df86e1820d1cab5cc08d784871d6e341f339
- SSDEEP 12288:WT9xhNpYmknm8owN7hONU6j6dT4OdnAICvhHZXIWzUlqhRzN7VLgSG:89pXRwNNUj6eOdnbOX5GqPphkSG
- TLSH T140A541A34A8BFC3B5FF3841F15F6C06C59DE565DFA3C388D96A0D6A50C4C792218886B
- 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 (167) 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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