General
- Target 2026-08-16_0ccfe56c32cb312b776b25585818520e_elex_virlock
- Size 628KB
- Sample260816-c2vreaah38
- SHA256 496aef74bcf4c9ff9f439b2afb8f68efbce93dcee01a2c69c585a84f16df5061
- MD5 0ccfe56c32cb312b776b25585818520e
- SHA1 50305af4f4ced0e957cd1cc15364b0fd35be4d99
- SHA512 0c5c6ab0da375238a972e98f6c5f3f725358b97e4f7fa531ad2ccaf891d88fdcbf1fabf4a3a1e50435527e84c8be075ba14f9ba1cc8f58996e7af4bea9100b9f
- SSDEEP 12288:hSS5LDBIn58jzY7NnvKBmcuLjN/0JHJUJ/bOxV466JqGuFRUVC+1I5IVH:ISbK5TxnvKmcuHN/kHJUJ/bqUJOR6
- TLSH T1F9D4CF40A2A8D174C53DF4B139A996AC78F5633F5A117ED7C52A2D0AAE0DC2CB4CD2DC
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-16_0ccfe56c32cb312b776b25585818520e_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-16_0ccfe56c32cb312b776b25585818520e_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-16_0ccfe56c32cb312b776b25585818520e_elex_virlock
- Size 628KB
- SHA256 496aef74bcf4c9ff9f439b2afb8f68efbce93dcee01a2c69c585a84f16df5061
- MD5 0ccfe56c32cb312b776b25585818520e
- SHA1 50305af4f4ced0e957cd1cc15364b0fd35be4d99
- SHA512 0c5c6ab0da375238a972e98f6c5f3f725358b97e4f7fa531ad2ccaf891d88fdcbf1fabf4a3a1e50435527e84c8be075ba14f9ba1cc8f58996e7af4bea9100b9f
- SSDEEP 12288:hSS5LDBIn58jzY7NnvKBmcuLjN/0JHJUJ/bOxV466JqGuFRUVC+1I5IVH:ISbK5TxnvKmcuHN/kHJUJ/bqUJOR6
- TLSH T1F9D4CF40A2A8D174C53DF4B139A996AC78F5633F5A117ED7C52A2D0AAE0DC2CB4CD2DC
- 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 (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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Loads dropped DLL
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Adds Run key to start application
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Checks installed software on the system
Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16
Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Event Triggered Execution
1Accessibility Features
1Privilege Escalation
Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism
1Bypass User Account Control
1Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Event Triggered Execution
1Accessibility Features
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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