General
- Target 2026-08-20_e8abdb8e61c432ce736925a0810d641a_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260820-zyf56sap3t
- SHA256 14f79a7817a12625fe9339da5ec0680314c813b5b72f9fdeb0148a304ccfe5d7
- MD5 e8abdb8e61c432ce736925a0810d641a
- SHA1 2b170ee2e7ee4e76ffaf91eb54a701dd1a4bb4d5
- SHA512 b780e504c4ddeae3fef1a1e668a7e0037926c30c41678ea43876f3072e9315b6129d88c04b4cc4f3b2daa01295d7b5333bd659ff6e2e6d4402430ae576897539
- SSDEEP 12288:Kdp68ORxbJYKA9KojkFgK/GgRiFylE0UcDMxysSTMkqpHHNkPUOuPX/lRNkdFk:WBs9YrVghE0UcDCjtTdH9O2X/lRV
- TLSH T12A750B6166271216A3C187B2F17D6ABA28D2040EF635FF101F8F2D14C6E7859EE4DEC9
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-20_e8abdb8e61c432ce736925a0810d641a_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-20_e8abdb8e61c432ce736925a0810d641a_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-20_e8abdb8e61c432ce736925a0810d641a_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 14f79a7817a12625fe9339da5ec0680314c813b5b72f9fdeb0148a304ccfe5d7
- MD5 e8abdb8e61c432ce736925a0810d641a
- SHA1 2b170ee2e7ee4e76ffaf91eb54a701dd1a4bb4d5
- SHA512 b780e504c4ddeae3fef1a1e668a7e0037926c30c41678ea43876f3072e9315b6129d88c04b4cc4f3b2daa01295d7b5333bd659ff6e2e6d4402430ae576897539
- SSDEEP 12288:Kdp68ORxbJYKA9KojkFgK/GgRiFylE0UcDMxysSTMkqpHHNkPUOuPX/lRNkdFk:WBs9YrVghE0UcDCjtTdH9O2X/lRV
- TLSH T12A750B6166271216A3C187B2F17D6ABA28D2040EF635FF101F8F2D14C6E7859EE4DEC9
- 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 (193) 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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