General
- Target 2026-08-19_031a8a683df6007c9b122cd01ad348af_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- Sample260819-3esxeaac25
- SHA256 9325e0733288b6377b2c2978d1bf8b94fe2ddf3d0f40405b2f4ef610a0d366c4
- MD5 031a8a683df6007c9b122cd01ad348af
- SHA1 f9ab2328fd29936c77fdd3847657f203197b5bc7
- SHA512 0ae586467457ff39895e2cb831f917cb0bbe73c52c14cefaa89d766e90fe73a28d8627c9956a8d6bcb7a09f31c7d0144e684b7c039334a0cad82bcbd20d9ab69
- SSDEEP 24576:rcIlgz0ghfpnZVONc9k/4DzI5AUwppwLtJQkVh5T:rn3ghfpZ4Z/4Ds5fwppwLtJQkVXT
- TLSH T1B485CBC627AC9A95882D82EC4B74D6C67A7778A134F05D742FD76203B03B8CF566CC4A
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-19_031a8a683df6007c9b122cd01ad348af_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-19_031a8a683df6007c9b122cd01ad348af_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-19_031a8a683df6007c9b122cd01ad348af_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- SHA256 9325e0733288b6377b2c2978d1bf8b94fe2ddf3d0f40405b2f4ef610a0d366c4
- MD5 031a8a683df6007c9b122cd01ad348af
- SHA1 f9ab2328fd29936c77fdd3847657f203197b5bc7
- SHA512 0ae586467457ff39895e2cb831f917cb0bbe73c52c14cefaa89d766e90fe73a28d8627c9956a8d6bcb7a09f31c7d0144e684b7c039334a0cad82bcbd20d9ab69
- SSDEEP 24576:rcIlgz0ghfpnZVONc9k/4DzI5AUwppwLtJQkVh5T:rn3ghfpZ4Z/4Ds5fwppwLtJQkVXT
- TLSH T1B485CBC627AC9A95882D82EC4B74D6C67A7778A134F05D742FD76203B03B8CF566CC4A
- 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 (186) 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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