General
- Target 2026-08-15_862671d12cb9ac8539b580b3e0ea5d4d_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260815-wj4fda1yet
- SHA256 9cdaf7c08f3f410bc1147352aec839f18f766beb851af8d334c4279e66e993b4
- MD5 862671d12cb9ac8539b580b3e0ea5d4d
- SHA1 5b8379a78d5307b4a048992706f41d92f944fe58
- SHA512 a6ae5495cd5b83dd7a45b4e8b5515b4d0af131d234a3c3305f2a49029f0bfcbaf94d0fa4459a4624fc02c7fd158e392c3548ebfd8f9937345064cfbbf7f25ff5
- SSDEEP 12288:7+rqVYyRh5UzoR2SO16jAVP4vw4DjL0of856OQZlZcPtFnwSfeWsS:78aVn5U02tAq+850swSfeWsS
- TLSH T1D475F1353A4CBF94637277364C83B9AC6FCC4BBF4BC7A5870A16524DAA4A14C1F97086
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-15_862671d12cb9ac8539b580b3e0ea5d4d_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-15_862671d12cb9ac8539b580b3e0ea5d4d_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-15_862671d12cb9ac8539b580b3e0ea5d4d_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 9cdaf7c08f3f410bc1147352aec839f18f766beb851af8d334c4279e66e993b4
- MD5 862671d12cb9ac8539b580b3e0ea5d4d
- SHA1 5b8379a78d5307b4a048992706f41d92f944fe58
- SHA512 a6ae5495cd5b83dd7a45b4e8b5515b4d0af131d234a3c3305f2a49029f0bfcbaf94d0fa4459a4624fc02c7fd158e392c3548ebfd8f9937345064cfbbf7f25ff5
- SSDEEP 12288:7+rqVYyRh5UzoR2SO16jAVP4vw4DjL0of856OQZlZcPtFnwSfeWsS:78aVn5U02tAq+850swSfeWsS
- TLSH T1D475F1353A4CBF94637277364C83B9AC6FCC4BBF4BC7A5870A16524DAA4A14C1F97086
- 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 (155) 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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