General
- Target 2026-08-22_9dbb2a8246b736b485fa3e63f08aed88_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260822-ebzzjsvwds
- SHA256 72eca7eb712cee157f0e6ee3b32efcd795bdf861d17f877e8586ead0fc534504
- MD5 9dbb2a8246b736b485fa3e63f08aed88
- SHA1 84e768e8eb4942e54ae4afa8158aa6b7fbeb4713
- SHA512 c9708dc422f6549ad3b6cd525e5d7b784141d9eb3cde92f43108bae783b801cb6521101f0b42de065b2b7a34b485e309c8fc9f7bc38c3e6bd1b8b53e5bc37711
- SSDEEP 24576:0Zkuyqi/Pk/+SnE2+p8H9/XXMdTs2CH3Q1cAGcH+g:06T//Pk62b9t2iQ1cAGcHV
- TLSH T10F75475A6F6AEB2E344066C799FC51CC48C88714CBD4EA57CFF942AA2F97C1606C431B
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-22_9dbb2a8246b736b485fa3e63f08aed88_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-22_9dbb2a8246b736b485fa3e63f08aed88_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-22_9dbb2a8246b736b485fa3e63f08aed88_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 72eca7eb712cee157f0e6ee3b32efcd795bdf861d17f877e8586ead0fc534504
- MD5 9dbb2a8246b736b485fa3e63f08aed88
- SHA1 84e768e8eb4942e54ae4afa8158aa6b7fbeb4713
- SHA512 c9708dc422f6549ad3b6cd525e5d7b784141d9eb3cde92f43108bae783b801cb6521101f0b42de065b2b7a34b485e309c8fc9f7bc38c3e6bd1b8b53e5bc37711
- SSDEEP 24576:0Zkuyqi/Pk/+SnE2+p8H9/XXMdTs2CH3Q1cAGcH+g:06T//Pk62b9t2iQ1cAGcHV
- TLSH T10F75475A6F6AEB2E344066C799FC51CC48C88714CBD4EA57CFF942AA2F97C1606C431B
- 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 (137) 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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