General
- Target 2026-08-19_d622118d542841bf6286f31f34d23010_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260819-es89jsdm3v
- SHA256 64fb120c8ba88a0f5b2ee8037fee1ab4cb57553aa246851d92dc2e268860320f
- MD5 d622118d542841bf6286f31f34d23010
- SHA1 6a8b3958978766112767e44391626226011f60f7
- SHA512 f22da34d1cc345b088f21f7fb2f626353f9dd6bd931d1c534b2715a3d5e978e7d6946129f6ec9056cd419d564e47850345431f8335bdafa325f4489041b17bb6
- SSDEEP 24576:nEVwuWgtCpoktFBCcjWLK07teDqoat3FVG1:E77tgoktFW9HT
- TLSH T18775BA375D1E0338A935436BFF9D11BCB2EF0F66C60FA5A1A06DED10A4097399B916E0
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-19_d622118d542841bf6286f31f34d23010_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-19_d622118d542841bf6286f31f34d23010_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-19_d622118d542841bf6286f31f34d23010_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 64fb120c8ba88a0f5b2ee8037fee1ab4cb57553aa246851d92dc2e268860320f
- MD5 d622118d542841bf6286f31f34d23010
- SHA1 6a8b3958978766112767e44391626226011f60f7
- SHA512 f22da34d1cc345b088f21f7fb2f626353f9dd6bd931d1c534b2715a3d5e978e7d6946129f6ec9056cd419d564e47850345431f8335bdafa325f4489041b17bb6
- SSDEEP 24576:nEVwuWgtCpoktFBCcjWLK07teDqoat3FVG1:E77tgoktFW9HT
- TLSH T18775BA375D1E0338A935436BFF9D11BCB2EF0F66C60FA5A1A06DED10A4097399B916E0
- 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 (179) 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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