General
- Target 2026-10-16_54fe288bf785a3c79a566c8c88440a42_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample261017-vtmd6stt8k
- SHA256 8b9fe2d4c6127dbbd338ea576b4df4212e70125ef2087acc86ceb8b43be04b24
- MD5 54fe288bf785a3c79a566c8c88440a42
- SHA1 abc40a171c251897b7d0e44fc17ac303f4d7c773
- SHA512 530eff08ebc4b855fbe70c4099bd00a0d17b95417e21f2e7202cf3b571eb3c61c47ece9f151041b128a6942be4e8ab16f509e649f320e931fd85600eb5601945
- SSDEEP 12288:HEaV++2AkpV/xK17FNBNF1idASBXGY+ps2NOQBzwVusravtE5C8JhhcKg/kKuXdM:kKSBX/CN+VEvj8J8kRdYkZe
- TLSH T1F375BA7C491B852D2541ABD0C2879FABEC212A5E5F8833363FA11DA161FC4E81E5B5FC
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-10-16_54fe288bf785a3c79a566c8c88440a42_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260911-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-10-16_54fe288bf785a3c79a566c8c88440a42_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260911-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-10-16_54fe288bf785a3c79a566c8c88440a42_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 8b9fe2d4c6127dbbd338ea576b4df4212e70125ef2087acc86ceb8b43be04b24
- MD5 54fe288bf785a3c79a566c8c88440a42
- SHA1 abc40a171c251897b7d0e44fc17ac303f4d7c773
- SHA512 530eff08ebc4b855fbe70c4099bd00a0d17b95417e21f2e7202cf3b571eb3c61c47ece9f151041b128a6942be4e8ab16f509e649f320e931fd85600eb5601945
- SSDEEP 12288:HEaV++2AkpV/xK17FNBNF1idASBXGY+ps2NOQBzwVusravtE5C8JhhcKg/kKuXdM:kKSBX/CN+VEvj8J8kRdYkZe
- TLSH T1F375BA7C491B852D2541ABD0C2879FABEC212A5E5F8833363FA11DA161FC4E81E5B5FC
- 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 (148) 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
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16
Privilege 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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