General
- Target 2026-08-16_b44164b06a102cbd33b2cdb47b4d1f5b_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- Sample260816-ccgs9axejb
- SHA256 84df71d036c885de0bb68b2894c1e105b21e53fd5dadf30fe1e527c3400db5c0
- MD5 b44164b06a102cbd33b2cdb47b4d1f5b
- SHA1 36ba2fc7696706fd649bf0d586f2f06df99662a6
- SHA512 82d3b2b4742ebcce9da2b75ad7e368e6fa5d8d38b84351b65342a591563295d1c759d516c61900ee2c829ce5ff0f3d6ba763f5e7aa68ecd918a3487026d47d43
- SSDEEP 24576:7nkfQ4hAF1VB/YgSHDYsRag0Y7ETFHxXfYy10:7kfpIDY0sxwX3y
- TLSH T18D85BB82DA4306D7456B99A6F3E7106D4A229EBB79BCEFD993B97DC04C403243BDC046
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-16_b44164b06a102cbd33b2cdb47b4d1f5b_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-16_b44164b06a102cbd33b2cdb47b4d1f5b_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-16_b44164b06a102cbd33b2cdb47b4d1f5b_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- SHA256 84df71d036c885de0bb68b2894c1e105b21e53fd5dadf30fe1e527c3400db5c0
- MD5 b44164b06a102cbd33b2cdb47b4d1f5b
- SHA1 36ba2fc7696706fd649bf0d586f2f06df99662a6
- SHA512 82d3b2b4742ebcce9da2b75ad7e368e6fa5d8d38b84351b65342a591563295d1c759d516c61900ee2c829ce5ff0f3d6ba763f5e7aa68ecd918a3487026d47d43
- SSDEEP 24576:7nkfQ4hAF1VB/YgSHDYsRag0Y7ETFHxXfYy10:7kfpIDY0sxwX3y
- TLSH T18D85BB82DA4306D7456B99A6F3E7106D4A229EBB79BCEFD993B97DC04C403243BDC046
- 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 (182) 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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