General
- Target 2026-08-19_f8ca1114b8e79ce5dd832365eb7061a1_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260819-pkeebafa66
- SHA256 62724addf5f668946437b42a7e4101d7cf148cda6470a6ffbe1724436c17b57b
- MD5 f8ca1114b8e79ce5dd832365eb7061a1
- SHA1 6013292c32bc4cc69c9d0a8a6fcea935e903bd86
- SHA512 cf11675c856e6c9ed2e1fbdd74dd0bc3b6a0c749540e4a6a0a3d7effda04ef199dcce7d5dff2de4686b7790f3b16219030b6aa870f8a7653ef781fb248405da4
- SSDEEP 49152:7SMw8OJGRN+4WZ4GBXWkLQpVGqsUNKqpvtQzniLBTb3XcXPbyO0Y09NCmdqep+VE:+NMLWW
- TLSH T1267510521B7D70D8EA659E213ED339EE2C6B7150623386D279824708DB37D8F0A3B25D
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-19_f8ca1114b8e79ce5dd832365eb7061a1_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-19_f8ca1114b8e79ce5dd832365eb7061a1_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-19_f8ca1114b8e79ce5dd832365eb7061a1_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 62724addf5f668946437b42a7e4101d7cf148cda6470a6ffbe1724436c17b57b
- MD5 f8ca1114b8e79ce5dd832365eb7061a1
- SHA1 6013292c32bc4cc69c9d0a8a6fcea935e903bd86
- SHA512 cf11675c856e6c9ed2e1fbdd74dd0bc3b6a0c749540e4a6a0a3d7effda04ef199dcce7d5dff2de4686b7790f3b16219030b6aa870f8a7653ef781fb248405da4
- SSDEEP 49152:7SMw8OJGRN+4WZ4GBXWkLQpVGqsUNKqpvtQzniLBTb3XcXPbyO0Y09NCmdqep+VE:+NMLWW
- TLSH T1267510521B7D70D8EA659E213ED339EE2C6B7150623386D279824708DB37D8F0A3B25D
- 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 (168) 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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