General
- Target 2026-08-30_16160fe8b9cb1fe6d309cb5bc388a85f_elex_virlock
- Size 1.1MB
- Sample260830-1bhadssvbs
- SHA256 af750d3345b6b94aa8a3c334e971f230ee6af3ed95c87adee628a1a4c7538df6
- MD5 16160fe8b9cb1fe6d309cb5bc388a85f
- SHA1 16a0783be1fa8db3297a04acc3c92e20d08cc409
- SHA512 76abf7c65c89ba7ec7010cef859bb5397dcd3251e269ad7fd14fb64639cb60e7e2bd56ab16debf74c8d318c6b74606da2416b91ec8726d4de861c7f1aa03f4cd
- SSDEEP 24576:dSiSt5OtttXtEUrG11o6ytKxRImaYPv1bHnGVRVa4q1GysxJIkNA7B:IiSt5OtttXtEOEQ6JFPdbHGVRVa4q1Mk
- TLSH T1EC45D0FC23CED9B7D356EBF5542E2AD502F10BC60387D4D3A6240316D68A0CB6E7958A
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-30_16160fe8b9cb1fe6d309cb5bc388a85f_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-30_16160fe8b9cb1fe6d309cb5bc388a85f_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-30_16160fe8b9cb1fe6d309cb5bc388a85f_elex_virlock
- Size 1.1MB
- SHA256 af750d3345b6b94aa8a3c334e971f230ee6af3ed95c87adee628a1a4c7538df6
- MD5 16160fe8b9cb1fe6d309cb5bc388a85f
- SHA1 16a0783be1fa8db3297a04acc3c92e20d08cc409
- SHA512 76abf7c65c89ba7ec7010cef859bb5397dcd3251e269ad7fd14fb64639cb60e7e2bd56ab16debf74c8d318c6b74606da2416b91ec8726d4de861c7f1aa03f4cd
- SSDEEP 24576:dSiSt5OtttXtEUrG11o6ytKxRImaYPv1bHnGVRVa4q1GysxJIkNA7B:IiSt5OtttXtEOEQ6JFPdbHGVRVa4q1Mk
- TLSH T1EC45D0FC23CED9B7D356EBF5542E2AD502F10BC60387D4D3A6240316D68A0CB6E7958A
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
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Modifies WinLogon for persistence
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Modifies visibility of file extensions in Explorer
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UAC bypass
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Renames multiple (161) 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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Loads dropped DLL
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Adds Run key to start application
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Checks installed software on the system
Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.
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Drops file in System32 directory
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16
Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
2Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Winlogon Helper DLL
1Privilege Escalation
Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism
1Bypass User Account Control
1Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
2Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Winlogon Helper DLL
1Defense Evasion
Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism
1Bypass User Account Control
1Hide Artifacts
1Hidden Files and Directories
1Impair Defenses
1Disable or Modify Tools
1Modify Registry
5Credential Access
Credentials from Password Stores
1Credentials from Web Browsers
1Unsecured Credentials
1Credentials In Files
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