General
- Target 2026-08-20_36373fd75194bad252b5f5efeddabee9_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260820-1zb4aawdrb
- SHA256 df1898457f36ca7af94340de64c5b40f9edd0f7f4f7d9d753c1467373e0495bd
- MD5 36373fd75194bad252b5f5efeddabee9
- SHA1 4a83f2b1590087e337b93ff8706b10cf17e2e4fc
- SHA512 fb3706b45a4e8d9a123df66765d41187bc783aa2f62537adcf776388bdb470f17ba173688a54dca2bc93948d1d5ed09f9603c6118aa6c37762888edf3fe370a4
- SSDEEP 24576:H5oqa7K8H8tbpH2mqXyUUkcmdswL2CS4P:Zoqa7b8RpmkmKwLDS4P
- TLSH T16A75D918D72472EB9BC43F5ED18B46F47DF1B5A0D8A0AA0FB7669C6A00C4F180E6465F
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-20_36373fd75194bad252b5f5efeddabee9_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-20_36373fd75194bad252b5f5efeddabee9_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-20_36373fd75194bad252b5f5efeddabee9_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 df1898457f36ca7af94340de64c5b40f9edd0f7f4f7d9d753c1467373e0495bd
- MD5 36373fd75194bad252b5f5efeddabee9
- SHA1 4a83f2b1590087e337b93ff8706b10cf17e2e4fc
- SHA512 fb3706b45a4e8d9a123df66765d41187bc783aa2f62537adcf776388bdb470f17ba173688a54dca2bc93948d1d5ed09f9603c6118aa6c37762888edf3fe370a4
- SSDEEP 24576:H5oqa7K8H8tbpH2mqXyUUkcmdswL2CS4P:Zoqa7b8RpmkmKwLDS4P
- TLSH T16A75D918D72472EB9BC43F5ED18B46F47DF1B5A0D8A0AA0FB7669C6A00C4F180E6465F
- 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 (155) 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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