General
- Target 2026-08-18_4e11ba57191611e8f1c920758f7d0a2c_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260818-ntc26sal5s
- SHA256 733ccc776b0e77cc8e052a6b75050da5a64d6abcd926be7b04282e17dad372f4
- MD5 4e11ba57191611e8f1c920758f7d0a2c
- SHA1 d500ca946d2082ebc0b71dfe67c3924232e7ca82
- SHA512 e0313dcd365e0416547f2576b93b5e7b17213af7788e9b8bf3e64a44cfd911804cd866a78eb99800b1f738e4b7a712b32a7d68bd2a1694265cf72ea1e4d0167f
- SSDEEP 24576:y+OQxBVV1bv7yZ75h6DleULhfZEXZeGl1tnLBf9t:PdRV1bzyt5IhmJT9V
- TLSH T15A75AD8D9452326BF47A6966B86CDC676F312A5CD911D23E48DCCC82E5200EFE02F5F9
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-18_4e11ba57191611e8f1c920758f7d0a2c_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-18_4e11ba57191611e8f1c920758f7d0a2c_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-18_4e11ba57191611e8f1c920758f7d0a2c_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 733ccc776b0e77cc8e052a6b75050da5a64d6abcd926be7b04282e17dad372f4
- MD5 4e11ba57191611e8f1c920758f7d0a2c
- SHA1 d500ca946d2082ebc0b71dfe67c3924232e7ca82
- SHA512 e0313dcd365e0416547f2576b93b5e7b17213af7788e9b8bf3e64a44cfd911804cd866a78eb99800b1f738e4b7a712b32a7d68bd2a1694265cf72ea1e4d0167f
- SSDEEP 24576:y+OQxBVV1bv7yZ75h6DleULhfZEXZeGl1tnLBf9t:PdRV1bzyt5IhmJT9V
- TLSH T15A75AD8D9452326BF47A6966B86CDC676F312A5CD911D23E48DCCC82E5200EFE02F5F9
- 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 (177) 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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