General
- Target 2026-08-24_adb40cd853e8f29c2e1cbf219618b81a_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260825-eywweafh44
- SHA256 be985b536024206dcddb3e4c7d293b8bef37f3969e5520b0f6388a6747d94463
- MD5 adb40cd853e8f29c2e1cbf219618b81a
- SHA1 29ae3ff66206cbc23d31cc462d08580b27b57ff5
- SHA512 e37553e08fdb92ad55434a344056dea0459a70b10e60ef4bc47b01949b1ca8fb5042a685678701ea278bfb7a2e1646258c025e7cc9c4235da82271ccb9b2a164
- SSDEEP 24576:MRVn2rO4hNoO0kCl1ceouTMTHz/iElDa0D6:4h2rO4hNoBl29uTMTHz/i++N
- TLSH T10D755608814256BBC250FFEE1BC86779E8B22232DDD0B3C2E9121F1791DE5955DACAF1
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-24_adb40cd853e8f29c2e1cbf219618b81a_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-24_adb40cd853e8f29c2e1cbf219618b81a_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-24_adb40cd853e8f29c2e1cbf219618b81a_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 be985b536024206dcddb3e4c7d293b8bef37f3969e5520b0f6388a6747d94463
- MD5 adb40cd853e8f29c2e1cbf219618b81a
- SHA1 29ae3ff66206cbc23d31cc462d08580b27b57ff5
- SHA512 e37553e08fdb92ad55434a344056dea0459a70b10e60ef4bc47b01949b1ca8fb5042a685678701ea278bfb7a2e1646258c025e7cc9c4235da82271ccb9b2a164
- SSDEEP 24576:MRVn2rO4hNoO0kCl1ceouTMTHz/iElDa0D6:4h2rO4hNoBl29uTMTHz/i++N
- TLSH T10D755608814256BBC250FFEE1BC86779E8B22232DDD0B3C2E9121F1791DE5955DACAF1
- 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 (138) 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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