General
- Target 2026-08-20_339e2a4e03941dbf5eeb4ae98106a592_elex_virlock
- Size 4.0MB
- Sample260820-j4rwvssflc
- SHA256 4e6917d4eeb57379c1d4fd18eb256522248723c8f616593466c81e58744b56e6
- MD5 339e2a4e03941dbf5eeb4ae98106a592
- SHA1 1d484c44282511db49c2273ea53e5859eb9eaeba
- SHA512 f8d4f8243855774f1f9156479b5ca527765cedba9181daff0c4e7edf321b3a12ace6ac77f123c999e461056fcebc13040cd0f3be38730b4811985210828011a8
- SSDEEP 49152:tEfBuVHnf8sjxv8SUvTvLyZGQuP+0lVnULL9Q+ea95eV:tEfBuVHn0sjxk8TOVnULL93e1
- TLSH T1E016C5064EE9DF449FCE2368E563981CE52C1989A14FEDFCB5003E8744E0A5B96B7F24
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-20_339e2a4e03941dbf5eeb4ae98106a592_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-20_339e2a4e03941dbf5eeb4ae98106a592_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260710-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-20_339e2a4e03941dbf5eeb4ae98106a592_elex_virlock
- Size 4.0MB
- SHA256 4e6917d4eeb57379c1d4fd18eb256522248723c8f616593466c81e58744b56e6
- MD5 339e2a4e03941dbf5eeb4ae98106a592
- SHA1 1d484c44282511db49c2273ea53e5859eb9eaeba
- SHA512 f8d4f8243855774f1f9156479b5ca527765cedba9181daff0c4e7edf321b3a12ace6ac77f123c999e461056fcebc13040cd0f3be38730b4811985210828011a8
- SSDEEP 49152:tEfBuVHnf8sjxv8SUvTvLyZGQuP+0lVnULL9Q+ea95eV:tEfBuVHn0sjxk8TOVnULL93e1
- TLSH T1E016C5064EE9DF449FCE2368E563981CE52C1989A14FEDFCB5003E8744E0A5B96B7F24
- 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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Detects executables containing URLs to raw contents of a Github gist
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Detects executables embedding registry key / value combination indicative of disabling Windows Defen
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Renames multiple (163) 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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