General
- Target 2026-08-17_a65f0bdb90ff38e2132858c7dd314a73_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260817-p2cxta1xex
- SHA256 d91c0f6b77ed736e6bf96e0f9c4b70648ff9c659115109048eea63916a6c4e07
- MD5 a65f0bdb90ff38e2132858c7dd314a73
- SHA1 aa8d9acf3138a797be68be6b2ae1637128f8583e
- SHA512 7bd2ca52352ba645452fb49bb0d8570c12643b62eed8cf0792042f86dd6e2f55d9714b0eecd1b2eb43e2310e92f0b92e7d31513d22c8ba81bde0e93c18adce6c
- SSDEEP 24576:LH+17U3Xnfxv7FqPHT8yKEYo4ZXHbt6J:LH+1gnfh7FqPHT8yKEGJ7t6J
- TLSH T198754768D0EC71CB8D359446C14E722FFFAAA3492FB12058EF8954B446DE5A74CBC4CA
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-17_a65f0bdb90ff38e2132858c7dd314a73_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-17_a65f0bdb90ff38e2132858c7dd314a73_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-17_a65f0bdb90ff38e2132858c7dd314a73_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 d91c0f6b77ed736e6bf96e0f9c4b70648ff9c659115109048eea63916a6c4e07
- MD5 a65f0bdb90ff38e2132858c7dd314a73
- SHA1 aa8d9acf3138a797be68be6b2ae1637128f8583e
- SHA512 7bd2ca52352ba645452fb49bb0d8570c12643b62eed8cf0792042f86dd6e2f55d9714b0eecd1b2eb43e2310e92f0b92e7d31513d22c8ba81bde0e93c18adce6c
- SSDEEP 24576:LH+17U3Xnfxv7FqPHT8yKEYo4ZXHbt6J:LH+1gnfh7FqPHT8yKEGJ7t6J
- TLSH T198754768D0EC71CB8D359446C14E722FFFAAA3492FB12058EF8954B446DE5A74CBC4CA
- 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 (169) 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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