General
- Target 2026-08-22_d1d7aea4e8d96934a6dc0a4bc54cb95a_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- Sample260822-dz8e6aea98
- SHA256 31dc7a553dffb22ecc7d5f775ee30a75e83ba212e557484d12443ab4f725449a
- MD5 d1d7aea4e8d96934a6dc0a4bc54cb95a
- SHA1 2070ea8df775c45ebb25440465ee62b9f851a637
- SHA512 d039a1c2a9810b83415c569bf554dec3e44d92705353cdb20001f3e099a9b0ce14909ea96de6da962d49d0b6096de234efc78a81d19cc2baa727333adb301731
- SSDEEP 24576:x5dbwJ6igjXKJu8L9GqgDdbc8GdoeCwNl2lt++Rmqq/sr:xr+6ijlBqGpdHCwUzmG
- TLSH T13785B86686F68E73CCDCA91B90FDF7BD721451AD3118C467CA8EC91FAA2151AF781C20
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-22_d1d7aea4e8d96934a6dc0a4bc54cb95a_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-22_d1d7aea4e8d96934a6dc0a4bc54cb95a_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-22_d1d7aea4e8d96934a6dc0a4bc54cb95a_elex_virlock
- Size 1.7MB
- SHA256 31dc7a553dffb22ecc7d5f775ee30a75e83ba212e557484d12443ab4f725449a
- MD5 d1d7aea4e8d96934a6dc0a4bc54cb95a
- SHA1 2070ea8df775c45ebb25440465ee62b9f851a637
- SHA512 d039a1c2a9810b83415c569bf554dec3e44d92705353cdb20001f3e099a9b0ce14909ea96de6da962d49d0b6096de234efc78a81d19cc2baa727333adb301731
- SSDEEP 24576:x5dbwJ6igjXKJu8L9GqgDdbc8GdoeCwNl2lt++Rmqq/sr:xr+6ijlBqGpdHCwUzmG
- TLSH T13785B86686F68E73CCDCA91B90FDF7BD721451AD3118C467CA8EC91FAA2151AF781C20
- 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 (163) 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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