General
- Target 2026-08-20_ec545d3d471d7f4170180b3017e1fa96_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260820-m871esar4w
- SHA256 bb2631a45dcbebb6e54b343d00b057143e16517e3f8c321c12374b62fbd10567
- MD5 ec545d3d471d7f4170180b3017e1fa96
- SHA1 4fd891f7ad4f9893b06329df03281f19dca1831a
- SHA512 2cf879fedf5b3334db2f91dad9056e30d3ea569afab0201e4842e17cd47fb0ed0c14c5d66019550cbfca423496b960d57c9e20f0bd99118970fc83a22f0308c2
- SSDEEP 24576:jXcdssBbKM9jA7i+O4mWibVEnOgMwm1Ge5PL:j8ssBVm7PO4mWibVEn2wm35
- TLSH T197759695058DE21417BD4A6F32F9DBEAD2B1E1C89891D4FEAEB0E157C073CE6413A813
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-20_ec545d3d471d7f4170180b3017e1fa96_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-20_ec545d3d471d7f4170180b3017e1fa96_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-20_ec545d3d471d7f4170180b3017e1fa96_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 bb2631a45dcbebb6e54b343d00b057143e16517e3f8c321c12374b62fbd10567
- MD5 ec545d3d471d7f4170180b3017e1fa96
- SHA1 4fd891f7ad4f9893b06329df03281f19dca1831a
- SHA512 2cf879fedf5b3334db2f91dad9056e30d3ea569afab0201e4842e17cd47fb0ed0c14c5d66019550cbfca423496b960d57c9e20f0bd99118970fc83a22f0308c2
- SSDEEP 24576:jXcdssBbKM9jA7i+O4mWibVEnOgMwm1Ge5PL:j8ssBVm7PO4mWibVEn2wm35
- TLSH T197759695058DE21417BD4A6F32F9DBEAD2B1E1C89891D4FEAEB0E157C073CE6413A813
- 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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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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