General
- Target 2026-08-25_9964062b2d068553a2b1f8fecec40b4e_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260826-trfceagj2w
- SHA256 e66ce481a2c4cd85e38fcf69067d4ba9200e37f4406114cf16f47bb096ec9268
- MD5 9964062b2d068553a2b1f8fecec40b4e
- SHA1 9ace1df8b431c46c4629a46a720c8b76cfbc931a
- SHA512 47fcaeded9f4f91ce45762dfcb0860175ec08e0c7d213b8fc0ee57e05b1502cb4415fcec5f461c44df3073328bab4b0584a0a9c75883635c531bbdb1552b230a
- SSDEEP 24576:XhTVXB6BUbnMxTaCaqMO3Zk9HEz5aTN2lq5rC/jdwunO:R5X0UwxTbaU3MI51/WunO
- TLSH T19375C62003AFF0B672D18AED12893279CE4EB8C4549213767D706CCFA179EF944BA657
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-25_9964062b2d068553a2b1f8fecec40b4e_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-25_9964062b2d068553a2b1f8fecec40b4e_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-25_9964062b2d068553a2b1f8fecec40b4e_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 e66ce481a2c4cd85e38fcf69067d4ba9200e37f4406114cf16f47bb096ec9268
- MD5 9964062b2d068553a2b1f8fecec40b4e
- SHA1 9ace1df8b431c46c4629a46a720c8b76cfbc931a
- SHA512 47fcaeded9f4f91ce45762dfcb0860175ec08e0c7d213b8fc0ee57e05b1502cb4415fcec5f461c44df3073328bab4b0584a0a9c75883635c531bbdb1552b230a
- SSDEEP 24576:XhTVXB6BUbnMxTaCaqMO3Zk9HEz5aTN2lq5rC/jdwunO:R5X0UwxTbaU3MI51/WunO
- TLSH T19375C62003AFF0B672D18AED12893279CE4EB8C4549213767D706CCFA179EF944BA657
- 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 (176) 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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