General
- Target 2026-08-15_b2dac43f4ddcc78f1a39ffb83c8be119_elex_virlock
- Size 4.0MB
- Sample260815-pcfmeaff38
- SHA256 85e21f21bb8566f8ce31a271d88a7fc978e062d31ff9f09c4c3a17f9ce3eb66e
- MD5 b2dac43f4ddcc78f1a39ffb83c8be119
- SHA1 34b78178cd584970388f472469a7ea2d7e0bb0dc
- SHA512 1d0850ac20109f930aa016b645c641af468487e9db0bb95161c632839f5e04b768973f1695b45e5eb0643de72df6c19ffa59d0a55b5184ab3cf8ca9ba1777991
- SSDEEP 98304:IKXZauN4920anMMXqmS/UPq+o53nbN6I6yw5eJa:1XZ2mvq+YJa
- TLSH T1FE16D356CB52A2A7F11880DDA333B2D0B7B1B0CBFE552FE86454640F5384D35FA872A6
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-15_b2dac43f4ddcc78f1a39ffb83c8be119_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-15_b2dac43f4ddcc78f1a39ffb83c8be119_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-15_b2dac43f4ddcc78f1a39ffb83c8be119_elex_virlock
- Size 4.0MB
- SHA256 85e21f21bb8566f8ce31a271d88a7fc978e062d31ff9f09c4c3a17f9ce3eb66e
- MD5 b2dac43f4ddcc78f1a39ffb83c8be119
- SHA1 34b78178cd584970388f472469a7ea2d7e0bb0dc
- SHA512 1d0850ac20109f930aa016b645c641af468487e9db0bb95161c632839f5e04b768973f1695b45e5eb0643de72df6c19ffa59d0a55b5184ab3cf8ca9ba1777991
- SSDEEP 98304:IKXZauN4920anMMXqmS/UPq+o53nbN6I6yw5eJa:1XZ2mvq+YJa
- TLSH T1FE16D356CB52A2A7F11880DDA333B2D0B7B1B0CBFE552FE86454640F5384D35FA872A6
- 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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Detects executables containing URLs to raw contents of a Github gist
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Detects executables embedding registry key / value combination indicative of disabling Windows Defen
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Renames multiple (138) 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
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16
Privilege 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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