General
- Target 2026-08-24_9036b4aa67dc4bdeaf6552455177ee92_elex_virlock
- Size 1.8MB
- Sample260825-jh25psvsav
- SHA256 5599430f44b0c3aef2b596d0d16bc3fd4f46a2dc7c397cb6e791fb5f49171744
- MD5 9036b4aa67dc4bdeaf6552455177ee92
- SHA1 0cf4e5a839d6f12a16700d6ebbb115d961114293
- SHA512 5a5ab4e63ac0f786b8ac659e585acb25de48280d3d2d150db8db4da739d49884f50f5b57a0356dfd957bb051ea26953a6f81c06a81297876e73eb7dea815181b
- SSDEEP 12288:j/RWs/t5KZPWA1/cQPSaDuRKYoLIRh/a3pRNmYNl8hcS6yN9:jM25KZPWA1/cQPSaCgI7ajNmY8qS6y7
- TLSH T15285AAD71C20AA8FDBEBA5183EAE1A56D93404DC6F83107F8DB921945B1772B3D68F04
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-24_9036b4aa67dc4bdeaf6552455177ee92_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-24_9036b4aa67dc4bdeaf6552455177ee92_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-24_9036b4aa67dc4bdeaf6552455177ee92_elex_virlock
- Size 1.8MB
- SHA256 5599430f44b0c3aef2b596d0d16bc3fd4f46a2dc7c397cb6e791fb5f49171744
- MD5 9036b4aa67dc4bdeaf6552455177ee92
- SHA1 0cf4e5a839d6f12a16700d6ebbb115d961114293
- SHA512 5a5ab4e63ac0f786b8ac659e585acb25de48280d3d2d150db8db4da739d49884f50f5b57a0356dfd957bb051ea26953a6f81c06a81297876e73eb7dea815181b
- SSDEEP 12288:j/RWs/t5KZPWA1/cQPSaDuRKYoLIRh/a3pRNmYNl8hcS6yN9:jM25KZPWA1/cQPSaCgI7ajNmY8qS6y7
- TLSH T15285AAD71C20AA8FDBEBA5183EAE1A56D93404DC6F83107F8DB921945B1772B3D68F04
- 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 (156) 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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