General
- Target 2026-09-01_199f1a32347cfe20775c57b1617e00d3_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260903-s1steszfpg
- SHA256 3c456794e4b9c159918542b13756031c6309a1ec347bb2decd705658e93284e1
- MD5 199f1a32347cfe20775c57b1617e00d3
- SHA1 40982d4ef69d1c37691a4b77637d8ee9bedbfe08
- SHA512 7ac2827ab9578ce07965fa9204d981fc16e33147e22b3bd8db2ccee98f39e1e2538f5df6f378098cf52c42ba8b6a595cba6ebcd09b3e38181fbf3ecaf2bbf498
- SSDEEP 12288:+MEa6ZS/4phnped39iffpc+5fnyxfAkk32ehfl+oX84Cg:bEa6ZSAM6fKofywHlLse
- TLSH T15975A65E8074B01260BC346B095EC337587E9728A472130BF3AE2D5AB67DAED452E17F
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-09-01_199f1a32347cfe20775c57b1617e00d3_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-09-01_199f1a32347cfe20775c57b1617e00d3_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260710-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-09-01_199f1a32347cfe20775c57b1617e00d3_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 3c456794e4b9c159918542b13756031c6309a1ec347bb2decd705658e93284e1
- MD5 199f1a32347cfe20775c57b1617e00d3
- SHA1 40982d4ef69d1c37691a4b77637d8ee9bedbfe08
- SHA512 7ac2827ab9578ce07965fa9204d981fc16e33147e22b3bd8db2ccee98f39e1e2538f5df6f378098cf52c42ba8b6a595cba6ebcd09b3e38181fbf3ecaf2bbf498
- SSDEEP 12288:+MEa6ZS/4phnped39iffpc+5fnyxfAkk32ehfl+oX84Cg:bEa6ZSAM6fKofywHlLse
- TLSH T15975A65E8074B01260BC346B095EC337587E9728A472130BF3AE2D5AB67DAED452E17F
- 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 (157) 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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