General
- Target 2026-09-08_a042a1311dbb8cc42d630d9ece299b9f_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260910-eb5j2awfla
- SHA256 c43a77197df60b9dc43c23fd1f1988adc6ee419d1bb8b664a6d634ecfec9f60c
- MD5 a042a1311dbb8cc42d630d9ece299b9f
- SHA1 d7bed0a4009e1e6b9d6dcafa90be108b04349097
- SHA512 d0b35da78c2e70ad8b62ca64920c6b64002e893399c360dc2d4351320ab6e9525f6bbfd4ca721a99b2dab9948ae4dd141206dccee7f506478017c043aa414d69
- SSDEEP 12288:wYbY8e4lp+EP5h5iY9JmRjJXF9ifOTyaunaESxBS20d0CGxoNgd8WxRe942RbxVr:s8e4lQycWJeJXunaESnS20XkigyWe44
- TLSH T1027597925A76C6B9B88F2CECD99B09456F82E1A0C35FB10BF7FB9032A010D4C35AD755
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-09-08_a042a1311dbb8cc42d630d9ece299b9f_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-09-08_a042a1311dbb8cc42d630d9ece299b9f_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-09-08_a042a1311dbb8cc42d630d9ece299b9f_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 c43a77197df60b9dc43c23fd1f1988adc6ee419d1bb8b664a6d634ecfec9f60c
- MD5 a042a1311dbb8cc42d630d9ece299b9f
- SHA1 d7bed0a4009e1e6b9d6dcafa90be108b04349097
- SHA512 d0b35da78c2e70ad8b62ca64920c6b64002e893399c360dc2d4351320ab6e9525f6bbfd4ca721a99b2dab9948ae4dd141206dccee7f506478017c043aa414d69
- SSDEEP 12288:wYbY8e4lp+EP5h5iY9JmRjJXF9ifOTyaunaESxBS20d0CGxoNgd8WxRe942RbxVr:s8e4lQycWJeJXunaESnS20XkigyWe44
- TLSH T1027597925A76C6B9B88F2CECD99B09456F82E1A0C35FB10BF7FB9032A010D4C35AD755
- 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 (172) 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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