General
- Target 2026-08-24_de17b5fd3b88264d7e1e793781743fd2_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260824-2ly7bsvbqg
- SHA256 2a27821b75e9c9a8071c496efdd5288a126d3b6ca1ae7aae0585977b90bd15fb
- MD5 de17b5fd3b88264d7e1e793781743fd2
- SHA1 f2b1cbacfdd39d016cae7f2788e6f26cdd98d643
- SHA512 2946a55c6681f4a11d5a0ba061d4f32b8753b0406e78bde030459ec0a187a2233111546c33951dd656d8f4b40bde8a672069b9d13a9f62a5aded6e41408d3840
- SSDEEP 24576:NK5LZgpzZfkqWqg398OofHRlhbz83C/vUXM9x+pNE:NuLZgpFfkcO98OofxlhbzB/5cE
- TLSH T1B7756C76D1FA27C69B7FB268EE1669BE0180617B2CA3630C70930EF1A1D064D191DDDB
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-24_de17b5fd3b88264d7e1e793781743fd2_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-24_de17b5fd3b88264d7e1e793781743fd2_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-24_de17b5fd3b88264d7e1e793781743fd2_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 2a27821b75e9c9a8071c496efdd5288a126d3b6ca1ae7aae0585977b90bd15fb
- MD5 de17b5fd3b88264d7e1e793781743fd2
- SHA1 f2b1cbacfdd39d016cae7f2788e6f26cdd98d643
- SHA512 2946a55c6681f4a11d5a0ba061d4f32b8753b0406e78bde030459ec0a187a2233111546c33951dd656d8f4b40bde8a672069b9d13a9f62a5aded6e41408d3840
- SSDEEP 24576:NK5LZgpzZfkqWqg398OofHRlhbz83C/vUXM9x+pNE:NuLZgpFfkcO98OofxlhbzB/5cE
- TLSH T1B7756C76D1FA27C69B7FB268EE1669BE0180617B2CA3630C70930EF1A1D064D191DDDB
- 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 (162) 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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