General
- Target 2026-08-22_ae40b198b5dab90c1ec1204e3067c39f_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260823-c21yesdn9w
- SHA256 e647c43432a8d7ddef0a04afda5536d34b9ebf2ebcf930ebaeaa1d94678d84fe
- MD5 ae40b198b5dab90c1ec1204e3067c39f
- SHA1 16c224ba1b1ee92286ccedd784a8c6713eff69b8
- SHA512 589a79325f81ef316e5ee49324111ae9deac9da93622709e8352c3b9ab38d7328afaa303cf48b078b8c6c22d6e1788d4755d953d3c7aee32b8e84be36ace5804
- SSDEEP 24576:Z6Rb2L6JePpPM+mdTtVd9Zx5V47XVVpq6drORKsxeYItJbpwd4a4SUp:AVIpq6ZOROt1pw+a4B
- TLSH T1EB75BC4ECF9071178F5CF592EE9F2B18794C98B014A561F06171F164CA00D39AEEEBEA
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-22_ae40b198b5dab90c1ec1204e3067c39f_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-22_ae40b198b5dab90c1ec1204e3067c39f_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-22_ae40b198b5dab90c1ec1204e3067c39f_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 e647c43432a8d7ddef0a04afda5536d34b9ebf2ebcf930ebaeaa1d94678d84fe
- MD5 ae40b198b5dab90c1ec1204e3067c39f
- SHA1 16c224ba1b1ee92286ccedd784a8c6713eff69b8
- SHA512 589a79325f81ef316e5ee49324111ae9deac9da93622709e8352c3b9ab38d7328afaa303cf48b078b8c6c22d6e1788d4755d953d3c7aee32b8e84be36ace5804
- SSDEEP 24576:Z6Rb2L6JePpPM+mdTtVd9Zx5V47XVVpq6drORKsxeYItJbpwd4a4SUp:AVIpq6ZOROt1pw+a4B
- TLSH T1EB75BC4ECF9071178F5CF592EE9F2B18794C98B014A561F06171F164CA00D39AEEEBEA
- 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 (174) files with added filename extension
This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
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Badlisted process makes network request
Network request originating from process or tool commonly abused by malware.
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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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