General
- Target 2026-08-16_83cd773e687da17788bded626b853b19_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260816-v498zstaph
- SHA256 fd9facd9db147b8be5923db600b413d049b9e468097d3cd2e63c423e4e4ec672
- MD5 83cd773e687da17788bded626b853b19
- SHA1 6269ffb4f1eee6f0c7797d4f5b06a271933dde06
- SHA512 54c8e1fd9398f139d42dc38a24fab97ebee17f7c1242b36384aceb32a22bf8e425e38f63971422d28e3db8cda3f66a2d50af21eb61e344f7152a341045536a00
- SSDEEP 12288:fcn3TDKFWjVYu5wHYoMrWn6pr2W6qAJQCNJJmNyC6npjiehJgKY1VOIcGUuL:kZi0w4oMCnOzknJqKiYJgKAVOdG5
- TLSH T1FC75A8574791EE727BFD0E003603E498AF49C878F8E9241079BCE967084A9AD3B5F49D
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-16_83cd773e687da17788bded626b853b19_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-16_83cd773e687da17788bded626b853b19_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-16_83cd773e687da17788bded626b853b19_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 fd9facd9db147b8be5923db600b413d049b9e468097d3cd2e63c423e4e4ec672
- MD5 83cd773e687da17788bded626b853b19
- SHA1 6269ffb4f1eee6f0c7797d4f5b06a271933dde06
- SHA512 54c8e1fd9398f139d42dc38a24fab97ebee17f7c1242b36384aceb32a22bf8e425e38f63971422d28e3db8cda3f66a2d50af21eb61e344f7152a341045536a00
- SSDEEP 12288:fcn3TDKFWjVYu5wHYoMrWn6pr2W6qAJQCNJJmNyC6npjiehJgKY1VOIcGUuL:kZi0w4oMCnOzknJqKiYJgKAVOdG5
- TLSH T1FC75A8574791EE727BFD0E003603E498AF49C878F8E9241079BCE967084A9AD3B5F49D
- 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 (116) 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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