General
- Target 2026-08-20_196ab7cb2d6df9420aba0b759a9321c0_elex_virlock
- Size 4.0MB
- Sample260820-wt45nagq2w
- SHA256 f79c5d8de44bc0e5d099d076a14847a351f989cf96ba7106ff1fa7a3d79a27f6
- MD5 196ab7cb2d6df9420aba0b759a9321c0
- SHA1 0f1416ddfbfbb38aa96ef0233a00ddc51e6951d5
- SHA512 8e557809342e2705b377f9fa289263ca664fc363f518434e4d5c69bbf3fa569bcef6be58afbe25c26c32a45b506efb829af8786967d4d6fc80d4de2e5da98c2c
- SSDEEP 98304:3dohN5dCZX3KBaAvROCteYEqEjJ2QMsXhKttce+gvpyceYNWK9R92W4:6hN5EHMNEb
- TLSH T1C316E32414E60597705C0EB626EACE8BF68883D872E3F307AFE5E2064A7CC715B53975
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-20_196ab7cb2d6df9420aba0b759a9321c0_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-20_196ab7cb2d6df9420aba0b759a9321c0_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-20_196ab7cb2d6df9420aba0b759a9321c0_elex_virlock
- Size 4.0MB
- SHA256 f79c5d8de44bc0e5d099d076a14847a351f989cf96ba7106ff1fa7a3d79a27f6
- MD5 196ab7cb2d6df9420aba0b759a9321c0
- SHA1 0f1416ddfbfbb38aa96ef0233a00ddc51e6951d5
- SHA512 8e557809342e2705b377f9fa289263ca664fc363f518434e4d5c69bbf3fa569bcef6be58afbe25c26c32a45b506efb829af8786967d4d6fc80d4de2e5da98c2c
- SSDEEP 98304:3dohN5dCZX3KBaAvROCteYEqEjJ2QMsXhKttce+gvpyceYNWK9R92W4:6hN5EHMNEb
- TLSH T1C316E32414E60597705C0EB626EACE8BF68883D872E3F307AFE5E2064A7CC715B53975
- 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 (145) 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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