General
- Target 2026-08-21_c441e297ca51d4e7b8ceb61da4f07041_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260822-g3etssfl8v
- SHA256 827d7dabe9612a8c059ae8db3f07844bcb8e152c0e9f4df9f41ae71a229d9c16
- MD5 c441e297ca51d4e7b8ceb61da4f07041
- SHA1 137703dc3c993e965aec5cd077e4d96399721be5
- SHA512 3336ce0d15325dd12c6ea9ce9c007aa74f64d54b9d07f30083f96f560223716f6503fa78c6ea2288a76ec3a683b240ac6a3d0b13ab8d78abb5dcc07bf2edc1d9
- SSDEEP 12288:aJgWxw5T+hjxwQRMhCFD9npd3Ed6qVqmydZV6t4Mc7muwVigD9/6uFwznMFglXdB:aVTd3E7qjdYy7mvVBZlWoelVq+
- TLSH T1C175999DC0633CE464B12507A8262C92F6E6623BDC65997D3C0CEB8C15AC9D14A6DCFF
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-21_c441e297ca51d4e7b8ceb61da4f07041_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-21_c441e297ca51d4e7b8ceb61da4f07041_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260710-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-21_c441e297ca51d4e7b8ceb61da4f07041_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 827d7dabe9612a8c059ae8db3f07844bcb8e152c0e9f4df9f41ae71a229d9c16
- MD5 c441e297ca51d4e7b8ceb61da4f07041
- SHA1 137703dc3c993e965aec5cd077e4d96399721be5
- SHA512 3336ce0d15325dd12c6ea9ce9c007aa74f64d54b9d07f30083f96f560223716f6503fa78c6ea2288a76ec3a683b240ac6a3d0b13ab8d78abb5dcc07bf2edc1d9
- SSDEEP 12288:aJgWxw5T+hjxwQRMhCFD9npd3Ed6qVqmydZV6t4Mc7muwVigD9/6uFwznMFglXdB:aVTd3E7qjdYy7mvVBZlWoelVq+
- TLSH T1C175999DC0633CE464B12507A8262C92F6E6623BDC65997D3C0CEB8C15AC9D14A6DCFF
- 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 (152) 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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