General
- Target 2026-08-19_6b16f52a517ca824c92a53fbf7784920_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260819-xvszfshb88
- SHA256 7c1628702b9b7e4802c893fa2dec61235659a0138a4c98e66826ae285727f34d
- MD5 6b16f52a517ca824c92a53fbf7784920
- SHA1 440b9d70aa1fd157c2e790ff943ce4e0a49f644d
- SHA512 7b551aff75239b72c8f7422ec945ea83394e66d0d7ad00a74f2dd78fbb5ad2b812b4bb2e5bd26729697459dd17698340f970fe617add1511e5919db183e6df5b
- SSDEEP 12288:H5En4apw+1YgNqkMfTyNuAeTRJui/K1+HNtb6FNSqtP:Z24apw+1YgNAfTui/HNtb66IP
- TLSH T17575EB6AE543963E106430A1D276E956A374590C35888CF3FBBE193B7A0E1ACF3D3674
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-19_6b16f52a517ca824c92a53fbf7784920_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-19_6b16f52a517ca824c92a53fbf7784920_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-19_6b16f52a517ca824c92a53fbf7784920_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 7c1628702b9b7e4802c893fa2dec61235659a0138a4c98e66826ae285727f34d
- MD5 6b16f52a517ca824c92a53fbf7784920
- SHA1 440b9d70aa1fd157c2e790ff943ce4e0a49f644d
- SHA512 7b551aff75239b72c8f7422ec945ea83394e66d0d7ad00a74f2dd78fbb5ad2b812b4bb2e5bd26729697459dd17698340f970fe617add1511e5919db183e6df5b
- SSDEEP 12288:H5En4apw+1YgNqkMfTyNuAeTRJui/K1+HNtb6FNSqtP:Z24apw+1YgNAfTui/HNtb66IP
- TLSH T17575EB6AE543963E106430A1D276E956A374590C35888CF3FBBE193B7A0E1ACF3D3674
- 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 (172) 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
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16
Privilege 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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