General
- Target 2026-08-20_1f55b176d689410b83321c0a1f12e534_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260820-dqcbcsbb69
- SHA256 68a9f68a682c04f62430267887c72059590672cfdead7ad575ac7c5f9eeba03a
- MD5 1f55b176d689410b83321c0a1f12e534
- SHA1 792e2409633d29f8bb66cebf893b7348839bc9dc
- SHA512 b2262c24ef9d62b94da58e63558a8e934da79e7fa79a986f7979767186913344129e74507e5e925a551555a3cbb82cd93c4e1f78f2dbb0cc4042767fcf6da9de
- SSDEEP 49152:2K9iLQ/F63QsRZj6rX2pdOPUe3/d/7RozOHIKN9WkkmSVxUZZp+Qj:5icWtmKKZp+Q
- TLSH T14D7585684043C6FB81A673F702F9EA772E1E61445D35941BAEA722C13813763C96AF73
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-20_1f55b176d689410b83321c0a1f12e534_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-20_1f55b176d689410b83321c0a1f12e534_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-20_1f55b176d689410b83321c0a1f12e534_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 68a9f68a682c04f62430267887c72059590672cfdead7ad575ac7c5f9eeba03a
- MD5 1f55b176d689410b83321c0a1f12e534
- SHA1 792e2409633d29f8bb66cebf893b7348839bc9dc
- SHA512 b2262c24ef9d62b94da58e63558a8e934da79e7fa79a986f7979767186913344129e74507e5e925a551555a3cbb82cd93c4e1f78f2dbb0cc4042767fcf6da9de
- SSDEEP 49152:2K9iLQ/F63QsRZj6rX2pdOPUe3/d/7RozOHIKN9WkkmSVxUZZp+Qj:5icWtmKKZp+Q
- TLSH T14D7585684043C6FB81A673F702F9EA772E1E61445D35941BAEA722C13813763C96AF73
- 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 (144) 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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