General
- Target 2026-08-19_a364d202f7f370ef766076ce70caec45_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260819-p6fjhavbqa
- SHA256 40c976b3287db7b5cfbc0bd709d556978e82974db6ab8d395057c90fe275d8a7
- MD5 a364d202f7f370ef766076ce70caec45
- SHA1 3670fc28bd86380670cc58286d3cd140597932a6
- SHA512 428bed7f61d03885efea146a4dd45f93da8f544b774105f612c2e10ac77bf545c6198d12afca23948a01174ea11c595265fcc7aa43dc185499a790341fe2c7d3
- SSDEEP 24576:DqFxkPRxw+Pb+zPCPcA2PrvZTs680WWJzh:rMBC+lsA5
- TLSH T186758D3571EE052CD8E3DA7F9FE12B2D309AD0DFB86E192F89E483875E45189D49A04C
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-19_a364d202f7f370ef766076ce70caec45_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-19_a364d202f7f370ef766076ce70caec45_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-19_a364d202f7f370ef766076ce70caec45_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 40c976b3287db7b5cfbc0bd709d556978e82974db6ab8d395057c90fe275d8a7
- MD5 a364d202f7f370ef766076ce70caec45
- SHA1 3670fc28bd86380670cc58286d3cd140597932a6
- SHA512 428bed7f61d03885efea146a4dd45f93da8f544b774105f612c2e10ac77bf545c6198d12afca23948a01174ea11c595265fcc7aa43dc185499a790341fe2c7d3
- SSDEEP 24576:DqFxkPRxw+Pb+zPCPcA2PrvZTs680WWJzh:rMBC+lsA5
- TLSH T186758D3571EE052CD8E3DA7F9FE12B2D309AD0DFB86E192F89E483875E45189D49A04C
- 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 (131) 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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