General
- Target 2026-08-22_c357c0ceec3a8b741321a10f17a22fa8_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260822-d4drcavvg1
- SHA256 249f45003659d82172eaf76f1f413ef90cc47b06366175978408772ca6d35c1c
- MD5 c357c0ceec3a8b741321a10f17a22fa8
- SHA1 aa138492b5ccce9a41442630da4222ac38836749
- SHA512 dceac0e491b21ee4492a2fbd01323afb25a37d6b2a55beb8288ef0e63e97fda9ddbdfe8e7e9131f58099876ad7cac96432786dc9c83f21456cbc844b1ca7d847
- SSDEEP 12288:YnQFlcu0YHHjoFgkuAA2xnhLgyqevweH3PsV66U41TE8TgYYGRYWF9Xffq3T:YnQlDgZK2ZhLgyqevweUE6UqgYYsfM
- TLSH T14475DE47EF5F4E01A104A0A16D72EF2BC60466CA9EE754F47A04B810167EBB2B4F57EC
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-22_c357c0ceec3a8b741321a10f17a22fa8_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-22_c357c0ceec3a8b741321a10f17a22fa8_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-22_c357c0ceec3a8b741321a10f17a22fa8_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 249f45003659d82172eaf76f1f413ef90cc47b06366175978408772ca6d35c1c
- MD5 c357c0ceec3a8b741321a10f17a22fa8
- SHA1 aa138492b5ccce9a41442630da4222ac38836749
- SHA512 dceac0e491b21ee4492a2fbd01323afb25a37d6b2a55beb8288ef0e63e97fda9ddbdfe8e7e9131f58099876ad7cac96432786dc9c83f21456cbc844b1ca7d847
- SSDEEP 12288:YnQFlcu0YHHjoFgkuAA2xnhLgyqevweH3PsV66U41TE8TgYYGRYWF9Xffq3T:YnQlDgZK2ZhLgyqevweUE6UqgYYsfM
- TLSH T14475DE47EF5F4E01A104A0A16D72EF2BC60466CA9EE754F47A04B810167EBB2B4F57EC
- 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 (131) 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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