General
- Target 2026-08-24_1bb76764af4e2e465713045f1e3f29cd_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260825-wh1cbstvdt
- SHA256 e3c9714972712e81adeaee0ff0a399ddfda97535e49dd1f91a7a174a07540a22
- MD5 1bb76764af4e2e465713045f1e3f29cd
- SHA1 f0a7f2f1b54f769d65721b7a71e36d1a20fe16ab
- SHA512 603597fad00d2b107c11df44c9d78427d7d5aee3be5fa93dc51ee9e2f192488dc3e1543e64535df60c170d6578da9cb4bf75bde0d7be9ff3f0c2a97227076f08
- SSDEEP 24576:i9Ta+OUaSeckaEcym96wVjBa6I+/dzRJUsK244w3yFwZ819H:irVt7P/JRaF244guZ
- TLSH T1E9759ADA9D17A9A9BFF822ACEA75900B31BF448855F4B1338D5DF8C8B774B0814163B1
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-24_1bb76764af4e2e465713045f1e3f29cd_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-24_1bb76764af4e2e465713045f1e3f29cd_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-24_1bb76764af4e2e465713045f1e3f29cd_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 e3c9714972712e81adeaee0ff0a399ddfda97535e49dd1f91a7a174a07540a22
- MD5 1bb76764af4e2e465713045f1e3f29cd
- SHA1 f0a7f2f1b54f769d65721b7a71e36d1a20fe16ab
- SHA512 603597fad00d2b107c11df44c9d78427d7d5aee3be5fa93dc51ee9e2f192488dc3e1543e64535df60c170d6578da9cb4bf75bde0d7be9ff3f0c2a97227076f08
- SSDEEP 24576:i9Ta+OUaSeckaEcym96wVjBa6I+/dzRJUsK244w3yFwZ819H:irVt7P/JRaF244guZ
- TLSH T1E9759ADA9D17A9A9BFF822ACEA75900B31BF448855F4B1338D5DF8C8B774B0814163B1
- 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 (151) 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
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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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