General
- Target 2026-08-21_079460658765aa0828e377a6c47ff486_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260821-nsppksbb92
- SHA256 f9672e608f3dce65a2f2f872715340eb380e0ad36342be4a5e856263ae42ed16
- MD5 079460658765aa0828e377a6c47ff486
- SHA1 3ae62c12959675733fb511cb8b4faece672944c9
- SHA512 e4c66db2e2a044e74adadc43947a87738bc730589830c2a387b0d181574c5a3f0562407c2922b72e1f036ca73d5542db0391e4ba3687d1a86f88fc6c243ea968
- SSDEEP 12288:jNGzcnNHG9Zc/NUBdMMzCAKVZK+iNUESnL0+wmETnwQv5ePjIKnxgx8fjSa:jI8NH6ZP7oK+iBCpaTwPPUqyYjS
- TLSH T10575318E589C8DF4890EA4265CADE7E6BD6A0FDB1D49F5DF3270100D1EA1738397092B
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-21_079460658765aa0828e377a6c47ff486_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-21_079460658765aa0828e377a6c47ff486_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-21_079460658765aa0828e377a6c47ff486_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 f9672e608f3dce65a2f2f872715340eb380e0ad36342be4a5e856263ae42ed16
- MD5 079460658765aa0828e377a6c47ff486
- SHA1 3ae62c12959675733fb511cb8b4faece672944c9
- SHA512 e4c66db2e2a044e74adadc43947a87738bc730589830c2a387b0d181574c5a3f0562407c2922b72e1f036ca73d5542db0391e4ba3687d1a86f88fc6c243ea968
- SSDEEP 12288:jNGzcnNHG9Zc/NUBdMMzCAKVZK+iNUESnL0+wmETnwQv5ePjIKnxgx8fjSa:jI8NH6ZP7oK+iBCpaTwPPUqyYjS
- TLSH T10575318E589C8DF4890EA4265CADE7E6BD6A0FDB1D49F5DF3270100D1EA1738397092B
- 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 (138) 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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