General
- Target 2026-08-17_34708a8498ac53c8294c6ba4a3680d77_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- Sample260817-d7y7fssfmc
- SHA256 f1f774d360e0f3dd25132bd4e201b10222ca77fd665f38a70e6fbd87182a7b4d
- MD5 34708a8498ac53c8294c6ba4a3680d77
- SHA1 69d30ab52e071690ba08e9c634df47cf59d6477c
- SHA512 2e59b26d07585ae0c1d1f7d9c18ed4b18a7411e52519b3f0e6b000a547322aa4ebf280b39416e566cecae58c173ed3f8eb50bd33344d45ecb61fdcc0c7a4dbd4
- SSDEEP 12288:nE+YoeEnoSObk0YQ9nuVfT19QmuJjMEy/x5DAik7XzX8dfcQkEqy5:nH27bQ19RuJIEy/Hkik7jX81wEZ5
- TLSH T15B85CAC3860CD0FA58A6B632BE63436DD681F45E16979D113FC92A12677F48843D3BE2
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-17_34708a8498ac53c8294c6ba4a3680d77_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-17_34708a8498ac53c8294c6ba4a3680d77_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-17_34708a8498ac53c8294c6ba4a3680d77_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- SHA256 f1f774d360e0f3dd25132bd4e201b10222ca77fd665f38a70e6fbd87182a7b4d
- MD5 34708a8498ac53c8294c6ba4a3680d77
- SHA1 69d30ab52e071690ba08e9c634df47cf59d6477c
- SHA512 2e59b26d07585ae0c1d1f7d9c18ed4b18a7411e52519b3f0e6b000a547322aa4ebf280b39416e566cecae58c173ed3f8eb50bd33344d45ecb61fdcc0c7a4dbd4
- SSDEEP 12288:nE+YoeEnoSObk0YQ9nuVfT19QmuJjMEy/x5DAik7XzX8dfcQkEqy5:nH27bQ19RuJIEy/Hkik7jX81wEZ5
- TLSH T15B85CAC3860CD0FA58A6B632BE63436DD681F45E16979D113FC92A12677F48843D3BE2
- 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 (113) 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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