General
- Target 2026-08-18_9241db8ae1f3c8a296132881d6264e5a_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260818-cgkeyavshw
- SHA256 def21d6b0273e7216b13d4d442d522502e093738dc7e0542e9032ecc2d44667e
- MD5 9241db8ae1f3c8a296132881d6264e5a
- SHA1 0814b16b54bc73c0a37e2a944ac593382e7c5a4d
- SHA512 97c9a8af7b734c4d25064f2301c59ea4ff3f2fe83ce8e27dc7d2abc9bf6b2efe63a651a527c82b90c9ac41fc4111fdf883090f68cbb571e98c5fe889cf321bbc
- SSDEEP 24576:7Hd/8Y4n8i6wUXrLsoJN827GHeBu/vtNh:79/M6wsBNFvUl7
- TLSH T12E758475B545503686559C801A3A3C3E21C6F19F46BF23C47DA0B31FACAFCA72DA14EA
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-18_9241db8ae1f3c8a296132881d6264e5a_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-18_9241db8ae1f3c8a296132881d6264e5a_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-18_9241db8ae1f3c8a296132881d6264e5a_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 def21d6b0273e7216b13d4d442d522502e093738dc7e0542e9032ecc2d44667e
- MD5 9241db8ae1f3c8a296132881d6264e5a
- SHA1 0814b16b54bc73c0a37e2a944ac593382e7c5a4d
- SHA512 97c9a8af7b734c4d25064f2301c59ea4ff3f2fe83ce8e27dc7d2abc9bf6b2efe63a651a527c82b90c9ac41fc4111fdf883090f68cbb571e98c5fe889cf321bbc
- SSDEEP 24576:7Hd/8Y4n8i6wUXrLsoJN827GHeBu/vtNh:79/M6wsBNFvUl7
- TLSH T12E758475B545503686559C801A3A3C3E21C6F19F46BF23C47DA0B31FACAFCA72DA14EA
- 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
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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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