General
- Target 2026-08-21_1b1ed867e5d73fa7d2104c89878576eb_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260821-gxw6wsyshs
- SHA256 fbe128659dcf0c85644d10b7f05baaf5c9dcc51abe085d2d0610920ca0b497ba
- MD5 1b1ed867e5d73fa7d2104c89878576eb
- SHA1 9b61e672e76fa656303d92fae32a98223f7c35c4
- SHA512 89dfc863e2366953c1e9036ea1d325d52601ef551faead539ef7ce7ba2e795d51d3c757ca3e0fc5e3afdbd2fef7c215090547d74418219c186db4c154821c169
- SSDEEP 24576:eT+/ybBYQcoHXV4kudxVzAgAM72fjOrdYsS:z/8B/Hu1zRA18ec5S
- TLSH T100759B7E0392F075956D9EB0038602FB2DFFA8670309298EF79519369417628EDB817F
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-21_1b1ed867e5d73fa7d2104c89878576eb_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-21_1b1ed867e5d73fa7d2104c89878576eb_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-21_1b1ed867e5d73fa7d2104c89878576eb_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 fbe128659dcf0c85644d10b7f05baaf5c9dcc51abe085d2d0610920ca0b497ba
- MD5 1b1ed867e5d73fa7d2104c89878576eb
- SHA1 9b61e672e76fa656303d92fae32a98223f7c35c4
- SHA512 89dfc863e2366953c1e9036ea1d325d52601ef551faead539ef7ce7ba2e795d51d3c757ca3e0fc5e3afdbd2fef7c215090547d74418219c186db4c154821c169
- SSDEEP 24576:eT+/ybBYQcoHXV4kudxVzAgAM72fjOrdYsS:z/8B/Hu1zRA18ec5S
- TLSH T100759B7E0392F075956D9EB0038602FB2DFFA8670309298EF79519369417628EDB817F
- 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 (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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