General
- Target 2026-08-16_0283c28174e3cb3f71864cf6e068ac02_elex_virlock
- Size 4.0MB
- Sample260817-be4kcsgh29
- SHA256 c241754ab5f06378b2859f83e9cfab0f5784e6bf326ec928f822a4915f3a4ffd
- MD5 0283c28174e3cb3f71864cf6e068ac02
- SHA1 b66aa6687836218ced7de31e54139769b3afbe6e
- SHA512 eba2db686eb90bb75b3699a148be950f2542092e1ae9fe4dd8d159ab11dd4f624fa65950bf13ce7d82676fac170785baf8a43215df121ff1a762d11051c68c20
- SSDEEP 98304:nKvUB3HT3Jaf5eWzSxMqxz9/FEDTPIIzRrMPU:KvAja2xDxz9/FEHeU
- TLSH T1C016C34B0F61996929A0C690CEC53D1CB1729A954B771ED3BDA3891B0681CBE8C7F3F1
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-16_0283c28174e3cb3f71864cf6e068ac02_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-16_0283c28174e3cb3f71864cf6e068ac02_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-16_0283c28174e3cb3f71864cf6e068ac02_elex_virlock
- Size 4.0MB
- SHA256 c241754ab5f06378b2859f83e9cfab0f5784e6bf326ec928f822a4915f3a4ffd
- MD5 0283c28174e3cb3f71864cf6e068ac02
- SHA1 b66aa6687836218ced7de31e54139769b3afbe6e
- SHA512 eba2db686eb90bb75b3699a148be950f2542092e1ae9fe4dd8d159ab11dd4f624fa65950bf13ce7d82676fac170785baf8a43215df121ff1a762d11051c68c20
- SSDEEP 98304:nKvUB3HT3Jaf5eWzSxMqxz9/FEDTPIIzRrMPU:KvAja2xDxz9/FEHeU
- TLSH T1C016C34B0F61996929A0C690CEC53D1CB1729A954B771ED3BDA3891B0681CBE8C7F3F1
- 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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Detects executables containing URLs to raw contents of a Github gist
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Detects executables embedding registry key / value combination indicative of disabling Windows Defen
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Renames multiple (140) 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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