General
- Target 2026-10-07_81ef5b94942533bda42c5e25219f41bf_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample261007-pew26sas9k
- SHA256 0ea6c99b70a9834bbf96ea9efc2689d61ef7381be96f52ff90983fd1acf378af
- MD5 81ef5b94942533bda42c5e25219f41bf
- SHA1 02919004bfdcc135fdd5b4ec6dd7dba5c23f028f
- SHA512 b971b98903b0d5b4bd8397645c19c88a2caf792db967c71f12e331b318e9c09d8ae51b67f0b90264af8265021ad1c6d146b9b300543e2b38984697dfcfa87e37
- SSDEEP 12288:1ugrLEJyWIrZby+IwfDwqof5W2JbJU/SLwNgLWJHe+gjDl:1ugr4MFIRqYDJ9tLWpw
- TLSH T1E175DCE78404D03D1328093EEA2677938C6E82EA6765C9BBF9653BD0CDDDA5CD9D0390
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-10-07_81ef5b94942533bda42c5e25219f41bf_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260911-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-10-07_81ef5b94942533bda42c5e25219f41bf_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260911-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-10-07_81ef5b94942533bda42c5e25219f41bf_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 0ea6c99b70a9834bbf96ea9efc2689d61ef7381be96f52ff90983fd1acf378af
- MD5 81ef5b94942533bda42c5e25219f41bf
- SHA1 02919004bfdcc135fdd5b4ec6dd7dba5c23f028f
- SHA512 b971b98903b0d5b4bd8397645c19c88a2caf792db967c71f12e331b318e9c09d8ae51b67f0b90264af8265021ad1c6d146b9b300543e2b38984697dfcfa87e37
- SSDEEP 12288:1ugrLEJyWIrZby+IwfDwqof5W2JbJU/SLwNgLWJHe+gjDl:1ugr4MFIRqYDJ9tLWpw
- TLSH T1E175DCE78404D03D1328093EEA2677938C6E82EA6765C9BBF9653BD0CDDDA5CD9D0390
- 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 (166) 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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