General
- Target 2026-08-20_d1b9d06d0451a9f7592d1c8a524f05c7_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- Sample260820-ctpv7aybnd
- SHA256 f735878ced0258faa5448cc1d4eb8ef0b86430243434e8c3219a30f07b2a7686
- MD5 d1b9d06d0451a9f7592d1c8a524f05c7
- SHA1 cd511a2e9b079c0b71dfd821d6ac0ea48b48d361
- SHA512 bc91f36f44ae04dacfa9cfe737043adb0465e97e275f44f765a6712d0c2b4537ede7fb0208d7c1cbb58404b571c4cf9bfd831fb3d4039ff9eadab7b104e93831
- SSDEEP 24576:pmrq8wmWKlHZ7eTZe0jOhYrAa5QJLZEwKmCg5zU:grXwmW0Zq1Mo7QAwT5zU
- TLSH T1EB8521201B272BBE2261E39CD9BD4B113F01BE565585E53909A2EF5B263F0D8E00DDF9
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-20_d1b9d06d0451a9f7592d1c8a524f05c7_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-20_d1b9d06d0451a9f7592d1c8a524f05c7_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-20_d1b9d06d0451a9f7592d1c8a524f05c7_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- SHA256 f735878ced0258faa5448cc1d4eb8ef0b86430243434e8c3219a30f07b2a7686
- MD5 d1b9d06d0451a9f7592d1c8a524f05c7
- SHA1 cd511a2e9b079c0b71dfd821d6ac0ea48b48d361
- SHA512 bc91f36f44ae04dacfa9cfe737043adb0465e97e275f44f765a6712d0c2b4537ede7fb0208d7c1cbb58404b571c4cf9bfd831fb3d4039ff9eadab7b104e93831
- SSDEEP 24576:pmrq8wmWKlHZ7eTZe0jOhYrAa5QJLZEwKmCg5zU:grXwmW0Zq1Mo7QAwT5zU
- TLSH T1EB8521201B272BBE2261E39CD9BD4B113F01BE565585E53909A2EF5B263F0D8E00DDF9
- 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 (167) 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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