General
- Target 2026-08-20_f74528e6728aaf5670e54ade571f275e_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260820-cskvvadn3s
- SHA256 131bb67784ba3e52472ac272d76eb99fd44da539e0417e019af948680a45ee6b
- MD5 f74528e6728aaf5670e54ade571f275e
- SHA1 47a1459e7fda5928de78e0ccb8a3ee42e5fccb3d
- SHA512 001bafb497cf094e2f2a331d4637b2b12ccd9f0c52e8b9c539ba6e812af34416e51d5e90eae8fb78586c99d54c6a7869204b2480be6ef42279fb5d2873ac2991
- SSDEEP 24576:qW366666666666666066666666666666wpFcRxaTeb5bS4ha:qWsUCtbfa
- TLSH T19575BB4B5A94E7BCA8A9AC0E4E21E0D37831B10B1F7E04356BDEA39D7F56B3C500B525
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-20_f74528e6728aaf5670e54ade571f275e_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-20_f74528e6728aaf5670e54ade571f275e_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260710-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-20_f74528e6728aaf5670e54ade571f275e_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 131bb67784ba3e52472ac272d76eb99fd44da539e0417e019af948680a45ee6b
- MD5 f74528e6728aaf5670e54ade571f275e
- SHA1 47a1459e7fda5928de78e0ccb8a3ee42e5fccb3d
- SHA512 001bafb497cf094e2f2a331d4637b2b12ccd9f0c52e8b9c539ba6e812af34416e51d5e90eae8fb78586c99d54c6a7869204b2480be6ef42279fb5d2873ac2991
- SSDEEP 24576:qW366666666666666066666666666666wpFcRxaTeb5bS4ha:qWsUCtbfa
- TLSH T19575BB4B5A94E7BCA8A9AC0E4E21E0D37831B10B1F7E04356BDEA39D7F56B3C500B525
- 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 (165) files with added filename extension
This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
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Badlisted process makes network request
Network request originating from process or tool commonly abused by malware.
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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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