General
- Target 2026-08-25_97e45b90dd4e1ca3a97f79448851e587_elex_virlock
- Size 206KB
- Sample260826-tzx77aseja
- SHA256 d35fe658cdf8b107bb1805c2e4903bc77fd146b9772ffbdb0233d69d43416902
- MD5 97e45b90dd4e1ca3a97f79448851e587
- SHA1 e63e54d735a48430717684735c7e5feb82cdb7d7
- SHA512 d1d18c741a74122f19cca94a66088c28cad8725237eb9a80eb0cd80f6751e60c7853b866a529681c0c5a4f684a5f5df2bab7a510848fa32db09dd9acf1a80e90
- SSDEEP 6144:ZCqcdvH0Q0BmkKAOkHzEXoTAp+nIYIP0zKvl:Z20BmlWgXowP0zKv
- TLSH T166242AB52C82A0CEED9791B04CBA40D98B5666EDB8D11048F6FD7FD84C1FE1D136E868
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-25_97e45b90dd4e1ca3a97f79448851e587_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-25_97e45b90dd4e1ca3a97f79448851e587_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260710-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-25_97e45b90dd4e1ca3a97f79448851e587_elex_virlock
- Size 206KB
- SHA256 d35fe658cdf8b107bb1805c2e4903bc77fd146b9772ffbdb0233d69d43416902
- MD5 97e45b90dd4e1ca3a97f79448851e587
- SHA1 e63e54d735a48430717684735c7e5feb82cdb7d7
- SHA512 d1d18c741a74122f19cca94a66088c28cad8725237eb9a80eb0cd80f6751e60c7853b866a529681c0c5a4f684a5f5df2bab7a510848fa32db09dd9acf1a80e90
- SSDEEP 6144:ZCqcdvH0Q0BmkKAOkHzEXoTAp+nIYIP0zKvl:Z20BmlWgXowP0zKv
- TLSH T166242AB52C82A0CEED9791B04CBA40D98B5666EDB8D11048F6FD7FD84C1FE1D136E868
- 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 (132) files with added filename extension
This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
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Badlisted process makes network request
Network request originating from process or tool commonly abused by malware.
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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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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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