General
- Target 2026-10-25_c8f4c4b17961f477479f8b00b9a6def0_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample261026-prlf7swyet
- SHA256 bd2f609c2ca071d149c2b1bc8b67c13a0b6a177f08dcefe9741c75ab1a5158ee
- MD5 c8f4c4b17961f477479f8b00b9a6def0
- SHA1 2c3276a15848192baf6982dc303c962c4d01c182
- SHA512 a2f68688b5be063bb0c5ac47044442005c3d1f991f8927eda50a4341f3c73738769c58f2de06553bbb95d7eeca8bfe57baf6e281c495871da5f021db203df182
- SSDEEP 24576:cQ7IrqMOlFmv63nM16FwaCqHtxGwoNBAM8ivxQEGxu76DdL:DMOSv63/FFCqrCBBHxQEouedL
- TLSH T12B75BB32E70110944266F7735184AE77B61D0E296E1D1F9EB32237AE8DEC754C2F923A
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-10-25_c8f4c4b17961f477479f8b00b9a6def0_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260911-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-10-25_c8f4c4b17961f477479f8b00b9a6def0_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260911-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-10-25_c8f4c4b17961f477479f8b00b9a6def0_elex_virlock
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 bd2f609c2ca071d149c2b1bc8b67c13a0b6a177f08dcefe9741c75ab1a5158ee
- MD5 c8f4c4b17961f477479f8b00b9a6def0
- SHA1 2c3276a15848192baf6982dc303c962c4d01c182
- SHA512 a2f68688b5be063bb0c5ac47044442005c3d1f991f8927eda50a4341f3c73738769c58f2de06553bbb95d7eeca8bfe57baf6e281c495871da5f021db203df182
- SSDEEP 24576:cQ7IrqMOlFmv63nM16FwaCqHtxGwoNBAM8ivxQEGxu76DdL:DMOSv63/FFCqrCBBHxQEouedL
- TLSH T12B75BB32E70110944266F7735184AE77B61D0E296E1D1F9EB32237AE8DEC754C2F923A
- 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 (154) 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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