General
- Target 2026-08-30_977bca73c5a3d4e858f9df58c66e61d5_elex_virlock
- Size 144KB
- Sample260831-jrc7yaxfle
- SHA256 7751a9eb7b9464665af028a1e18e73a2d2f3fa75bc90547564f9a30e71f8d8bf
- MD5 977bca73c5a3d4e858f9df58c66e61d5
- SHA1 ee5b3eb0e786a6266776770cde28e53250571f45
- SHA512 ea5d65c9054088c630424d2e7b2c9924395f486566ebc1caf4c5f64b18d63020e9d8c8f5d2798efc742712d7fb9c618dd23de152b60e1a8f3a1ac947d0056a02
- SSDEEP 3072:Lo7Tp0CRtpVWIO44Wpbs41mrMuQSCQcobP+ga6YbT7pjJM1ebfgep:Lo/PUres41mrMujc2PlCJJMAE
- TLSH T137E3CF63413E4A6FCC69A1F2E4056309D7D1E28955281EE8EFD1F3EED59EE82970438C
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-08-30_977bca73c5a3d4e858f9df58c66e61d5_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-08-30_977bca73c5a3d4e858f9df58c66e61d5_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-08-30_977bca73c5a3d4e858f9df58c66e61d5_elex_virlock
- Size 144KB
- SHA256 7751a9eb7b9464665af028a1e18e73a2d2f3fa75bc90547564f9a30e71f8d8bf
- MD5 977bca73c5a3d4e858f9df58c66e61d5
- SHA1 ee5b3eb0e786a6266776770cde28e53250571f45
- SHA512 ea5d65c9054088c630424d2e7b2c9924395f486566ebc1caf4c5f64b18d63020e9d8c8f5d2798efc742712d7fb9c618dd23de152b60e1a8f3a1ac947d0056a02
- SSDEEP 3072:Lo7Tp0CRtpVWIO44Wpbs41mrMuQSCQcobP+ga6YbT7pjJM1ebfgep:Lo/PUres41mrMujc2PlCJJMAE
- TLSH T137E3CF63413E4A6FCC69A1F2E4056309D7D1E28955281EE8EFD1F3EED59EE82970438C
- 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 (174) 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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