General
- Target 2026-10-22_8eecf955d7f367a8826c34bf6f27177b_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample261024-fpfnhaswcs
- SHA256 2c9f4259c9476abd2af2a80e94f0d49a2ef351177ef85170e8d399b0a4a65aa7
- MD5 8eecf955d7f367a8826c34bf6f27177b
- SHA1 28262c0b88a905df6d208e3c3df9198e973ccd33
- SHA512 0145e8ebfdf81a2d3ade21525e42af28837ee20d80e59bf52ae15c1b445489d6c84d39f17187609e7fd3110ed96650eeebc032c0626417814556575c70ab4714
- SSDEEP 12288:RF844YkS8KpzZgWZj2EJLw9nrmplS0HuKcjObqxiJC9z+FwCEaSL:I44YkzKpzZgu2acrmPSpUhFLEx
- TLSH T16A75881B317322351F393188219D847CB476698271AE393A34863F7177A0B5C6FAA7F6
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-10-22_8eecf955d7f367a8826c34bf6f27177b_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260911-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-10-22_8eecf955d7f367a8826c34bf6f27177b_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260911-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-10-22_8eecf955d7f367a8826c34bf6f27177b_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 2c9f4259c9476abd2af2a80e94f0d49a2ef351177ef85170e8d399b0a4a65aa7
- MD5 8eecf955d7f367a8826c34bf6f27177b
- SHA1 28262c0b88a905df6d208e3c3df9198e973ccd33
- SHA512 0145e8ebfdf81a2d3ade21525e42af28837ee20d80e59bf52ae15c1b445489d6c84d39f17187609e7fd3110ed96650eeebc032c0626417814556575c70ab4714
- SSDEEP 12288:RF844YkS8KpzZgWZj2EJLw9nrmplS0HuKcjObqxiJC9z+FwCEaSL:I44YkzKpzZgu2acrmPSpUhFLEx
- TLSH T16A75881B317322351F393188219D847CB476698271AE393A34863F7177A0B5C6FAA7F6
- 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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