General
- Target 2026-10-02_22b6ff13306f3e3ce955c1856b811d5a_elex_virlock
- Size 2.1MB
- Sample261003-te3beasz5k
- SHA256 a1c74ce12368e5c153a2aa322c4ca55ba673adec8018e07945d4d8554b6b901c
- MD5 22b6ff13306f3e3ce955c1856b811d5a
- SHA1 370388480a82eeed814187c5fb031b243a0906be
- SHA512 16ec655ee387d15c191d06ec66786882f1e2c70ae68bb3f88c56b2de83866f32b1602aa04f09c97253e95dba573d0b453a5153d23eb800e3bb06ac11b4f34043
- SSDEEP 12288:794jlgiepMJYTqH8UeHKpvBcKh7ITrzFbrx8IkXlg5DWaJtZt:798eHTPUV5Bxh7ITrzH4XiDnJtZt
- TLSH T187A5EE33E1629F423E26135ED4B5D79D852BEB25CCF1603D12C8B9F2397DB92900E64A
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-10-02_22b6ff13306f3e3ce955c1856b811d5a_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260911-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-10-02_22b6ff13306f3e3ce955c1856b811d5a_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260911-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-10-02_22b6ff13306f3e3ce955c1856b811d5a_elex_virlock
- Size 2.1MB
- SHA256 a1c74ce12368e5c153a2aa322c4ca55ba673adec8018e07945d4d8554b6b901c
- MD5 22b6ff13306f3e3ce955c1856b811d5a
- SHA1 370388480a82eeed814187c5fb031b243a0906be
- SHA512 16ec655ee387d15c191d06ec66786882f1e2c70ae68bb3f88c56b2de83866f32b1602aa04f09c97253e95dba573d0b453a5153d23eb800e3bb06ac11b4f34043
- SSDEEP 12288:794jlgiepMJYTqH8UeHKpvBcKh7ITrzFbrx8IkXlg5DWaJtZt:798eHTPUV5Bxh7ITrzH4XiDnJtZt
- TLSH T187A5EE33E1629F423E26135ED4B5D79D852BEB25CCF1603D12C8B9F2397DB92900E64A
- 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 (165) 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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Enumerates connected drives
Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.
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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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