General
- Target 2026-11-07_549afeef57b528957744cd7ccf8c5213_elex_virlock
- Size 4.0MB
- Sample261108-sn7rtads81
- SHA256 efb03e5204aad6eebc6a61114e819dd4a71ab9debd9566f307d63892b032093d
- MD5 549afeef57b528957744cd7ccf8c5213
- SHA1 0c602c13f07da3b74bb020b0566ad3f2a5858919
- SHA512 d88bbe9d5030cc171f34e8c849c2726d27a8ef21dc146446eaa7c361498b42ffbdda45ba314e5bd62d8edc24152ffe67a0d0844fc4072b0e6400a177f4f40425
- SSDEEP 98304:HliaFihtgft+gQJcomTZbKvLT79tk9kQEXzjZ:FR8Tgft+gTiTyIvZ
- TLSH T15D16C459287B98E8D8666FA7834564BEF52D13A012CCEC5E1C339C9EF5E041ACC6D48F
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-11-07_549afeef57b528957744cd7ccf8c5213_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260911-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-11-07_549afeef57b528957744cd7ccf8c5213_elex_virlock.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260911-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-11-07_549afeef57b528957744cd7ccf8c5213_elex_virlock
- Size 4.0MB
- SHA256 efb03e5204aad6eebc6a61114e819dd4a71ab9debd9566f307d63892b032093d
- MD5 549afeef57b528957744cd7ccf8c5213
- SHA1 0c602c13f07da3b74bb020b0566ad3f2a5858919
- SHA512 d88bbe9d5030cc171f34e8c849c2726d27a8ef21dc146446eaa7c361498b42ffbdda45ba314e5bd62d8edc24152ffe67a0d0844fc4072b0e6400a177f4f40425
- SSDEEP 98304:HliaFihtgft+gQJcomTZbKvLT79tk9kQEXzjZ:FR8Tgft+gTiTyIvZ
- TLSH T15D16C459287B98E8D8666FA7834564BEF52D13A012CCEC5E1C339C9EF5E041ACC6D48F
- 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 (166) 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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