General
- Target 2026-09-08_a37d82629a6f57d977e989b22b8e8497_elex_virlock
- Size 204KB
- Sample260910-d9c21aep6w
- SHA256 5c2eb6fb61ed7a9b432f08feaae867ef6fab9f126f05915c1154bc6697922e88
- MD5 a37d82629a6f57d977e989b22b8e8497
- SHA1 578c3176bd68689de8c8819627fb511d6894c37a
- SHA512 a4a5faf095c9f91c1a4390a689819dd9373ebce579973c433524d6f987eb8b93b9f2e7559cf6039197befca8e2db852a3a525176309b65b7100421adf4565215
- SSDEEP 6144:AB3iNYdN5X0x/VEo6MI13NCc2+50FXTG3IB3Sd:g3iNYZ0x/s1dD2+uPB3Sd
- TLSH T1D0144B875BE5B3D6E2A26CFE893D675653128050F8C837C9B6806E171FEF4B50C22E64
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-09-08_a37d82629a6f57d977e989b22b8e8497_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-09-08_a37d82629a6f57d977e989b22b8e8497_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-09-08_a37d82629a6f57d977e989b22b8e8497_elex_virlock
- Size 204KB
- SHA256 5c2eb6fb61ed7a9b432f08feaae867ef6fab9f126f05915c1154bc6697922e88
- MD5 a37d82629a6f57d977e989b22b8e8497
- SHA1 578c3176bd68689de8c8819627fb511d6894c37a
- SHA512 a4a5faf095c9f91c1a4390a689819dd9373ebce579973c433524d6f987eb8b93b9f2e7559cf6039197befca8e2db852a3a525176309b65b7100421adf4565215
- SSDEEP 6144:AB3iNYdN5X0x/VEo6MI13NCc2+50FXTG3IB3Sd:g3iNYZ0x/s1dD2+uPB3Sd
- TLSH T1D0144B875BE5B3D6E2A26CFE893D675653128050F8C837C9B6806E171FEF4B50C22E64
- 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 (125) 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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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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