General
- Target 2026-08-17_ef4aecd5dbc0de2790eeeb3ef1958490_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260817-zybwfszanf
- SHA256 b4a651c87f1c7516ddef9ffb9b4baba41802ab70626cce60fc1bd33fd6abc273
- MD5 ef4aecd5dbc0de2790eeeb3ef1958490
- SHA1 b2852cdbd6c299d9ffd779e3d8d5cd16dca26124
- SHA512 034d24388297b36df6cb4dcdcee104cf58f9f6e887af51c4c2e3bf296cc7bd6749d0d32d1bd6c15806a22393427202d222d6eb1954fb2670fe9e95a776fcdb7a
- SSDEEP 24576:tkBBzwUhvL/H2CsdOXZUDXkF+onq0j2ohKC/pThcauOtURa0:tkZ+CsEXZUD0P4a0
- TLSH T1F7758978DFF282E507A6A05691BA4CD5EBC025F8F8295BC978112D69CF42F7D3C63806
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-17_ef4aecd5dbc0de2790eeeb3ef1958490_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-17_ef4aecd5dbc0de2790eeeb3ef1958490_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-17_ef4aecd5dbc0de2790eeeb3ef1958490_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 b4a651c87f1c7516ddef9ffb9b4baba41802ab70626cce60fc1bd33fd6abc273
- MD5 ef4aecd5dbc0de2790eeeb3ef1958490
- SHA1 b2852cdbd6c299d9ffd779e3d8d5cd16dca26124
- SHA512 034d24388297b36df6cb4dcdcee104cf58f9f6e887af51c4c2e3bf296cc7bd6749d0d32d1bd6c15806a22393427202d222d6eb1954fb2670fe9e95a776fcdb7a
- SSDEEP 24576:tkBBzwUhvL/H2CsdOXZUDXkF+onq0j2ohKC/pThcauOtURa0:tkZ+CsEXZUD0P4a0
- TLSH T1F7758978DFF282E507A6A05691BA4CD5EBC025F8F8295BC978112D69CF42F7D3C63806
- 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 (139) 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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