General
- Target 2026-08-16_a2a7fb08383d059d18f30941e7d099bd_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- Sample260816-cexx9axend
- SHA256 024b4491505525dfbe1dbb607d1eac8abbf45c473fa888c7fccc42c5310028ca
- MD5 a2a7fb08383d059d18f30941e7d099bd
- SHA1 d22ce786540d1e044d9a609be4a8776e98ae54e8
- SHA512 70474ddd1882be464ddc02e9168f957777a1cc88a2d17f48b56f61bd401b939a1e5694429425c411fda3a0205cd7d5961e4b2c9d14cc56e7aec46fb516866066
- SSDEEP 24576:Ilovfaf8fqhbeW74E6J8ytqD6DnepHT6VtFZO9I:+cKbeW74EGf4ODeMVPZkI
- TLSH T17185346EF76520EC54E9027466E09F97C72F0A2D0A47E07C6FCDAAD08D5DC00697AD2E
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-16_a2a7fb08383d059d18f30941e7d099bd_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-16_a2a7fb08383d059d18f30941e7d099bd_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-16_a2a7fb08383d059d18f30941e7d099bd_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- SHA256 024b4491505525dfbe1dbb607d1eac8abbf45c473fa888c7fccc42c5310028ca
- MD5 a2a7fb08383d059d18f30941e7d099bd
- SHA1 d22ce786540d1e044d9a609be4a8776e98ae54e8
- SHA512 70474ddd1882be464ddc02e9168f957777a1cc88a2d17f48b56f61bd401b939a1e5694429425c411fda3a0205cd7d5961e4b2c9d14cc56e7aec46fb516866066
- SSDEEP 24576:Ilovfaf8fqhbeW74E6J8ytqD6DnepHT6VtFZO9I:+cKbeW74EGf4ODeMVPZkI
- TLSH T17185346EF76520EC54E9027466E09F97C72F0A2D0A47E07C6FCDAAD08D5DC00697AD2E
- 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 (106) 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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