General
- Target 2026-08-20_954351982b4c415a339bdaff5d272e84_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260820-pczqaabp7s
- SHA256 b11af8b2b7daaefd42f3f0341428346d66b7f7d4c7fe25e7f2120e6eed1af926
- MD5 954351982b4c415a339bdaff5d272e84
- SHA1 4887b4b98823858a59d05b3d6bfc5ad3c9152eef
- SHA512 6932685c0a5031771d1288ceac21c361eba3d96a10bf7685a0dd8d8f7b2c18b0d39216daee6c8cde031a6adc8dd3b168e989bef40a9e78643cc6c851b084193c
- SSDEEP 12288:BGKzjVFQD4rPOUZ4mOqnW5ddA+1skaOhwHZ79G1U1/8XHXZJhDjGLy8tye2Wvqg:dAvta1hG1U63ZJRjGLyfr
- TLSH T1C075A7C77A9B3D6AE94485606DDDEA99BD18090134E0D02F6342F0F8AF6344FDDDB81A
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-20_954351982b4c415a339bdaff5d272e84_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-20_954351982b4c415a339bdaff5d272e84_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-20_954351982b4c415a339bdaff5d272e84_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 b11af8b2b7daaefd42f3f0341428346d66b7f7d4c7fe25e7f2120e6eed1af926
- MD5 954351982b4c415a339bdaff5d272e84
- SHA1 4887b4b98823858a59d05b3d6bfc5ad3c9152eef
- SHA512 6932685c0a5031771d1288ceac21c361eba3d96a10bf7685a0dd8d8f7b2c18b0d39216daee6c8cde031a6adc8dd3b168e989bef40a9e78643cc6c851b084193c
- SSDEEP 12288:BGKzjVFQD4rPOUZ4mOqnW5ddA+1skaOhwHZ79G1U1/8XHXZJhDjGLy8tye2Wvqg:dAvta1hG1U63ZJRjGLyfr
- TLSH T1C075A7C77A9B3D6AE94485606DDDEA99BD18090134E0D02F6342F0F8AF6344FDDDB81A
- 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 (168) 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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