General
- Target 2026-09-13_498c444d28916af5efedbd52cd15c0af_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260913-s3jnjayfpb
- SHA256 3d9339f3704bda72419bfef3161dd55b5da85da3331819ac5b09c6919636df98
- MD5 498c444d28916af5efedbd52cd15c0af
- SHA1 c6a7ae81c2827430e6ec628c3a212ef4045e6333
- SHA512 22d293a4fe3ff3af340996c2654ab4f1932785b0fcbfa121c9bb5a92feaa7ac74a91dd551fdbc16014439c116f9db9f56f4a50dc6e113f51a8831c769c57d172
- SSDEEP 24576:32BnSBOXFNKYEYWUX3VHx+s2BXDKjGHZAA:32xS70W+FH2BzKjG5AA
- TLSH T12975EDF66F2C85BD310096F9C9DB6F5996883308391C69E9DCBFFB0609D1A00663BC59
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-09-13_498c444d28916af5efedbd52cd15c0af_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260911-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-09-13_498c444d28916af5efedbd52cd15c0af_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260911-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-09-13_498c444d28916af5efedbd52cd15c0af_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 3d9339f3704bda72419bfef3161dd55b5da85da3331819ac5b09c6919636df98
- MD5 498c444d28916af5efedbd52cd15c0af
- SHA1 c6a7ae81c2827430e6ec628c3a212ef4045e6333
- SHA512 22d293a4fe3ff3af340996c2654ab4f1932785b0fcbfa121c9bb5a92feaa7ac74a91dd551fdbc16014439c116f9db9f56f4a50dc6e113f51a8831c769c57d172
- SSDEEP 24576:32BnSBOXFNKYEYWUX3VHx+s2BXDKjGHZAA:32xS70W+FH2BzKjG5AA
- TLSH T12975EDF66F2C85BD310096F9C9DB6F5996883308391C69E9DCBFFB0609D1A00663BC59
- 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 (184) files with added filename extension
This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
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Badlisted process makes network request
Network request originating from process or tool commonly abused by malware.
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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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