General
- Target 2026-10-24_acb82ce52fd8df3d0f0e0a4d754aa42b_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample261025-nls4eszthw
- SHA256 5f180d306b6a37afe7628b8c8e0350b1466525b42c8828fb6477179710c5b8e4
- MD5 acb82ce52fd8df3d0f0e0a4d754aa42b
- SHA1 9b3419e01100a8baeaed048f219dc31b93f5fad6
- SHA512 b53624402643d74999f54bfd51527945c20e27ad7eda289e0211e2f20bfcc6564e8d22b2cdebeb347d610919d622d662c38b79b813545e4091012d1548fcfbe0
- SSDEEP 24576:cZoFd+xbztgmRc3gcQvirxBCNVXS7c74+d:CGExPtzFd2xBCfXS7K7d
- TLSH T1F375EC8A0C82DC96A9C1603065147776FFBD836D91BD6CADCFE244287AE740E6DAF04D
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-10-24_acb82ce52fd8df3d0f0e0a4d754aa42b_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260911-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-10-24_acb82ce52fd8df3d0f0e0a4d754aa42b_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260911-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-10-24_acb82ce52fd8df3d0f0e0a4d754aa42b_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 5f180d306b6a37afe7628b8c8e0350b1466525b42c8828fb6477179710c5b8e4
- MD5 acb82ce52fd8df3d0f0e0a4d754aa42b
- SHA1 9b3419e01100a8baeaed048f219dc31b93f5fad6
- SHA512 b53624402643d74999f54bfd51527945c20e27ad7eda289e0211e2f20bfcc6564e8d22b2cdebeb347d610919d622d662c38b79b813545e4091012d1548fcfbe0
- SSDEEP 24576:cZoFd+xbztgmRc3gcQvirxBCNVXS7c74+d:CGExPtzFd2xBCfXS7K7d
- TLSH T1F375EC8A0C82DC96A9C1603065147776FFBD836D91BD6CADCFE244287AE740E6DAF04D
- 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 (184) 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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