General
- Target 2026-08-24_40280e3533f738558d0e33892d091f0d_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260825-r5zxvstenf
- SHA256 e0b6c1c3e803f8fa7ac25f6b58e2e903ef29f568a971392f6610736589473a74
- MD5 40280e3533f738558d0e33892d091f0d
- SHA1 89efcbc5f3b31ec879cab8faff8c595b3eda366a
- SHA512 d58ad2c0d32d9ddddb036fd7376641f0f6c750a317cd80712b82cafc2e8898c830af8ec9dfc2cd7c853a404a28d8be2e42d02393dd547db42e7ea1363613d419
- SSDEEP 24576:0Lw7gndQOUCnIkLGVr2dclAVaLXNWEXIUr:uw8dQDkyr2dEA8jNWcr
- TLSH T1F4756976DC3F6FC93DC963501254CA34782B05D275B52C934868BA322AEFCE367A7192
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-24_40280e3533f738558d0e33892d091f0d_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-24_40280e3533f738558d0e33892d091f0d_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260710-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-24_40280e3533f738558d0e33892d091f0d_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 e0b6c1c3e803f8fa7ac25f6b58e2e903ef29f568a971392f6610736589473a74
- MD5 40280e3533f738558d0e33892d091f0d
- SHA1 89efcbc5f3b31ec879cab8faff8c595b3eda366a
- SHA512 d58ad2c0d32d9ddddb036fd7376641f0f6c750a317cd80712b82cafc2e8898c830af8ec9dfc2cd7c853a404a28d8be2e42d02393dd547db42e7ea1363613d419
- SSDEEP 24576:0Lw7gndQOUCnIkLGVr2dclAVaLXNWEXIUr:uw8dQDkyr2dEA8jNWcr
- TLSH T1F4756976DC3F6FC93DC963501254CA34782B05D275B52C934868BA322AEFCE367A7192
- 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 (193) 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
Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Event Triggered Execution
1Accessibility Features
1Privilege Escalation
Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism
1Bypass User Account Control
1Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Event Triggered Execution
1Accessibility Features
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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