General
- Target 2026-08-18_cca3109c841082db4f3113c334510fdd_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260818-vbabwsxwfy
- SHA256 8a2be3094f39a4d1d926ff15201467cd096db65a9c3116639234771ccf94f86d
- MD5 cca3109c841082db4f3113c334510fdd
- SHA1 efdf5f198d139850f5237e9edf722ab1dbdfdbc3
- SHA512 a6953ef30db6d6f28948567a69de4cf62e29359c20d4dc460cec1e25ef88af8e1bd19e5674fe01815b2f817f76d8f29fb35e5771dc6dfb4d6bdaefadd72a74ef
- SSDEEP 12288:KIV2rETnHoKGCz9PS0NdrMv7C40e3v/DUqLKut24pFSdsWTWGsdFB130Bh4vpX:KIscH+Q9PbbrMv7l3vLUq+ubpb1ghMB
- TLSH T1597587FB9D729CE7E8B9AD868E5819EC03D55D17A7E4088F410BEFE05CAED28130159C
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-18_cca3109c841082db4f3113c334510fdd_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-18_cca3109c841082db4f3113c334510fdd_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-18_cca3109c841082db4f3113c334510fdd_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 8a2be3094f39a4d1d926ff15201467cd096db65a9c3116639234771ccf94f86d
- MD5 cca3109c841082db4f3113c334510fdd
- SHA1 efdf5f198d139850f5237e9edf722ab1dbdfdbc3
- SHA512 a6953ef30db6d6f28948567a69de4cf62e29359c20d4dc460cec1e25ef88af8e1bd19e5674fe01815b2f817f76d8f29fb35e5771dc6dfb4d6bdaefadd72a74ef
- SSDEEP 12288:KIV2rETnHoKGCz9PS0NdrMv7C40e3v/DUqLKut24pFSdsWTWGsdFB130Bh4vpX:KIscH+Q9PbbrMv7l3vLUq+ubpb1ghMB
- TLSH T1597587FB9D729CE7E8B9AD868E5819EC03D55D17A7E4088F410BEFE05CAED28130159C
- 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 (178) 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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