General
- Target 2026-10-08_516377882e3e9fb6113e3d8cf445f25b_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample261009-sawgmabe68
- SHA256 e409ad0e21431197908e93f64d7153ebe73db4b3dd84d25e371b84174089847c
- MD5 516377882e3e9fb6113e3d8cf445f25b
- SHA1 ea0831c8ccebf9863ac5d7324f980cd76f7048d6
- SHA512 15fe5b454026a252b1259bb7249725c96057e8899c9a2968d48769bbabcb68f9c47831252985c757dd767676c42090c20dba2b66f3099f7562883ccaf8a99936
- SSDEEP 12288:OVZ1cyRowRmwgxOAh9sD763jbfwC0GEPT6+wRsPq+/:w1cAT4wxAh9Y63/wC0GqTS+/
- TLSH T13875C8D366B8131D245150678C8ED8ADF0D6CFFC862546B3D04B83A89CA8ED7E98F15B
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-10-08_516377882e3e9fb6113e3d8cf445f25b_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260911-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-10-08_516377882e3e9fb6113e3d8cf445f25b_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260911-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-10-08_516377882e3e9fb6113e3d8cf445f25b_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 e409ad0e21431197908e93f64d7153ebe73db4b3dd84d25e371b84174089847c
- MD5 516377882e3e9fb6113e3d8cf445f25b
- SHA1 ea0831c8ccebf9863ac5d7324f980cd76f7048d6
- SHA512 15fe5b454026a252b1259bb7249725c96057e8899c9a2968d48769bbabcb68f9c47831252985c757dd767676c42090c20dba2b66f3099f7562883ccaf8a99936
- SSDEEP 12288:OVZ1cyRowRmwgxOAh9sD763jbfwC0GEPT6+wRsPq+/:w1cAT4wxAh9Y63/wC0GqTS+/
- TLSH T13875C8D366B8131D245150678C8ED8ADF0D6CFFC862546B3D04B83A89CA8ED7E98F15B
- 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 (136) 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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