General
- Target 2026-08-19_af631e8750c6d99aaca7f5b7a20301c7_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260819-p3kn2svbjd
- SHA256 b4caa92279fbaf337e2ea093129b8998488c94ce1375a660b89bd46c2d748666
- MD5 af631e8750c6d99aaca7f5b7a20301c7
- SHA1 49ffeab58a9957688d3c1c0901282ed315310e63
- SHA512 2f5ad81c2914ee9749314ff582b13698320cd4e34a6ebe42134648734fb3afe329aea8277cd7760984fb6c92a3d00df2e546e946447dca9207a6eb7c80e33fea
- SSDEEP 12288:ECxJpF4SKrCfQuz9CmsyqxlMYzs7uUnWalRjOQ1S7dqrvWmhHcjqig9h:rJpWqfQuz9C5yqc6UnWyvLpcjLGh
- TLSH T13575AC987C1100CFF22A5D75AB1ABDC78F545AB24636AD0149EBCDF8B183F10693A937
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-19_af631e8750c6d99aaca7f5b7a20301c7_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-19_af631e8750c6d99aaca7f5b7a20301c7_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-19_af631e8750c6d99aaca7f5b7a20301c7_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 b4caa92279fbaf337e2ea093129b8998488c94ce1375a660b89bd46c2d748666
- MD5 af631e8750c6d99aaca7f5b7a20301c7
- SHA1 49ffeab58a9957688d3c1c0901282ed315310e63
- SHA512 2f5ad81c2914ee9749314ff582b13698320cd4e34a6ebe42134648734fb3afe329aea8277cd7760984fb6c92a3d00df2e546e946447dca9207a6eb7c80e33fea
- SSDEEP 12288:ECxJpF4SKrCfQuz9CmsyqxlMYzs7uUnWalRjOQ1S7dqrvWmhHcjqig9h:rJpWqfQuz9C5yqc6UnWyvLpcjLGh
- TLSH T13575AC987C1100CFF22A5D75AB1ABDC78F545AB24636AD0149EBCDF8B183F10693A937
- 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 (140) 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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