General
- Target 2026-08-20_5b965b163137dfe326c38f3b67d56505_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260820-j3c2bacb83
- SHA256 db65db8daaee5eb2d4a0606e883842c3a853708fcda2c99d1a70aaf01a494d23
- MD5 5b965b163137dfe326c38f3b67d56505
- SHA1 cd606483cceb54820844e15516ac1c97ab47eb81
- SHA512 06e022e59c35dd469c511aaafe3af6921759ed91335bfe7b25fe15a4dea209ebca447ed8997b94bc9adeeb03e275a7793f3699e35ae77aa89eb38f74fa545818
- SSDEEP 12288:1jmZ6IFPDY5wREpcypVQORFQvHDPf+OSYhoTWc965oY2EUpCc0Up5lb3HRBnTi8l:90rDYViy4O0jfSjT451OFRdTDHHs
- TLSH T1DF75C95FB16C682325DAD98D3BCD41936C7818FBB53781BD851E7CC03390286AFA619E
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-20_5b965b163137dfe326c38f3b67d56505_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-20_5b965b163137dfe326c38f3b67d56505_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-20_5b965b163137dfe326c38f3b67d56505_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 db65db8daaee5eb2d4a0606e883842c3a853708fcda2c99d1a70aaf01a494d23
- MD5 5b965b163137dfe326c38f3b67d56505
- SHA1 cd606483cceb54820844e15516ac1c97ab47eb81
- SHA512 06e022e59c35dd469c511aaafe3af6921759ed91335bfe7b25fe15a4dea209ebca447ed8997b94bc9adeeb03e275a7793f3699e35ae77aa89eb38f74fa545818
- SSDEEP 12288:1jmZ6IFPDY5wREpcypVQORFQvHDPf+OSYhoTWc965oY2EUpCc0Up5lb3HRBnTi8l:90rDYViy4O0jfSjT451OFRdTDHHs
- TLSH T1DF75C95FB16C682325DAD98D3BCD41936C7818FBB53781BD851E7CC03390286AFA619E
- 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 (131) 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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