General
- Target 2026-08-18_3b5dbfad3ef37ec1b759ce30f242aeb9_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260818-ws5pssfk4t
- SHA256 eb4322d6804d06e94195d2d517e57c102ce00ed39c6e624447f820ecdf64d85f
- MD5 3b5dbfad3ef37ec1b759ce30f242aeb9
- SHA1 79c96ff7cf919032c3c865303b5f1ffd3f3dd686
- SHA512 b47118fab8c5d421153c2aaf1d2a16cb6546f469c5675eaf4a921a83971666f695a6e9c80e2f7fcbdc45cae39059cef59af9e10d3246fa7e56780a0c1f34e61e
- SSDEEP 12288:qjVmmmmmrW5/51TTIF7awtuHse8CQuE4xyKKKUITLnAO8L5jqwWzHdr05OUesj7v:qj+ZbILnA/jqwmHxqWvb8ZiiKFRKmlaB
- TLSH T13F75BA8ABD467A1945C2F5993AD27983BCF9071F743AAD1A493E0ED2015F28F0F18BC5
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-18_3b5dbfad3ef37ec1b759ce30f242aeb9_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-18_3b5dbfad3ef37ec1b759ce30f242aeb9_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260710-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-18_3b5dbfad3ef37ec1b759ce30f242aeb9_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 eb4322d6804d06e94195d2d517e57c102ce00ed39c6e624447f820ecdf64d85f
- MD5 3b5dbfad3ef37ec1b759ce30f242aeb9
- SHA1 79c96ff7cf919032c3c865303b5f1ffd3f3dd686
- SHA512 b47118fab8c5d421153c2aaf1d2a16cb6546f469c5675eaf4a921a83971666f695a6e9c80e2f7fcbdc45cae39059cef59af9e10d3246fa7e56780a0c1f34e61e
- SSDEEP 12288:qjVmmmmmrW5/51TTIF7awtuHse8CQuE4xyKKKUITLnAO8L5jqwWzHdr05OUesj7v:qj+ZbILnA/jqwmHxqWvb8ZiiKFRKmlaB
- TLSH T13F75BA8ABD467A1945C2F5993AD27983BCF9071F743AAD1A493E0ED2015F28F0F18BC5
- 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 (126) 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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