General
- Target 2026-10-26_89011bc45a84594e033ddaac55473769_elex_virlock
- Size 4.0MB
- Sample261027-prswaatxhy
- SHA256 17a4af223a47324474f49f7e190b71a9e8cef32f8462f38c40d090ae606c686d
- MD5 89011bc45a84594e033ddaac55473769
- SHA1 c6224ea9cc7b763df1337876f6d6fef0ba3afbec
- SHA512 3acf19dd9aa16e7a13c645a2e2fdb981a03b28daec970e67a2df11a2f06097ac48a9064d0d0dd2a4d10ad7df4277d46c4d6e5c97cd924af7423c2447d00faa82
- SSDEEP 98304:BMGSOcdvZviUya4CabPNKabqRSmfY9qst4vw+Qca:BdSOo5sca
- TLSH T12F16A3B96430210AD37FFE4E494032BE3BADE5AEB870377140F0854BB3259AB45D7669
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-10-26_89011bc45a84594e033ddaac55473769_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260911-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-10-26_89011bc45a84594e033ddaac55473769_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260911-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-10-26_89011bc45a84594e033ddaac55473769_elex_virlock
- Size 4.0MB
- SHA256 17a4af223a47324474f49f7e190b71a9e8cef32f8462f38c40d090ae606c686d
- MD5 89011bc45a84594e033ddaac55473769
- SHA1 c6224ea9cc7b763df1337876f6d6fef0ba3afbec
- SHA512 3acf19dd9aa16e7a13c645a2e2fdb981a03b28daec970e67a2df11a2f06097ac48a9064d0d0dd2a4d10ad7df4277d46c4d6e5c97cd924af7423c2447d00faa82
- SSDEEP 98304:BMGSOcdvZviUya4CabPNKabqRSmfY9qst4vw+Qca:BdSOo5sca
- TLSH T12F16A3B96430210AD37FFE4E494032BE3BADE5AEB870377140F0854BB3259AB45D7669
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Modifies visibility of file extensions in Explorer
UAC bypass
- Custom signature
Detects executables containing URLs to raw contents of a Github gist
- Custom signature
Detects executables embedding registry key / value combination indicative of disabling Windows Defen
Renames multiple (151) files with added filename extension
This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
Checks computer location settings
Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
Executes dropped EXE
Adds Run key to start application
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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