Application.PCFixer (A)

Seeing the Application.PCFixer (A) detection usually means that your PC is in big danger. This malware can correctly be named as ransomware – sort of malware which ciphers your files and asks you to pay for their decryption. Deleteing it requires some unusual steps that must be done as soon as possible.

Application.PCFixer (A) detection is a virus detection you can spectate in your system. It often appears after the preliminary actions on your computer – opening the untrustworthy e-mail, clicking the advertisement in the Internet or mounting the program from suspicious sources. From the second it appears, you have a short time to act until it starts its harmful activity. And be sure – it is far better not to wait for these destructive actions.

What is Application.PCFixer (A) virus?

Application.PCFixer (A) is ransomware-type malware. It searches for the files on your disks, encrypts it, and after that asks you to pay the ransom for getting the decryption key. Besides making your files locked, this virus also does a ton of harm to your system. It alters the networking setups in order to avoid you from checking out the removal guides or downloading the antivirus. In rare cases, Application.PCFixer (A) can even prevent the setup of anti-malware programs.

Application.PCFixer (A) Summary

Summarizingly, Application.PCFixer (A) malware actions in the infected computer are next:

  • SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug);
  • Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE;
  • Presents an Authenticode digital signature;
  • Dynamic (imported) function loading detected;
  • The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Ciphering the files located on the target’s drives — so the victim cannot check these files;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of anti-virus programs
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of anti-malware apps

Ransomware has been a horror story for the last 4 years. It is difficult to imagine a more dangerous virus for both individual users and corporations. The algorithms utilized in Application.PCFixer (A) (generally, RHA-1028 or AES-256) are not hackable – with minor exclusions. To hack it with a brute force, you need to have a lot more time than our galaxy currently exists, and possibly will exist. However, that malware does not do all these terrible things instantly – it can take up to a few hours to cipher all of your documents. Thus, seeing the Application.PCFixer (A) detection is a clear signal that you must begin the removal procedure.

Where did I get the Application.PCFixer (A)?

Common tactics of Application.PCFixer (A) injection are common for all other ransomware examples. Those are one-day landing web pages where victims are offered to download the free program, so-called bait e-mails and hacktools. Bait emails are a relatively new tactic in malware distribution – you get the e-mail that simulates some normal notifications about shipments or bank service conditions modifications. Inside of the e-mail, there is a corrupted MS Office file, or a web link which leads to the exploit landing site.

Malicious email spam

Malicious email message. This one tricks you to open the phishing website.

Preventing it looks pretty uncomplicated, however, still requires tons of focus. Malware can hide in different spots, and it is better to stop it even before it goes into your PC than to rely on an anti-malware program. Essential cybersecurity awareness is just an important item in the modern-day world, even if your relationship with a computer stays on YouTube videos. That may keep you a great deal of money and time which you would certainly spend while seeking a fixing guide.

Application.PCFixer (A) malware technical details

File Info:

name: 012D9EF3DC57BA3D80F6.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/6a78bdc44f6270089844fd9b55dcf42e54cd52698820370e36be57e28d71664dcrc32: 7E47D30Cmd5: 012d9ef3dc57ba3d80f6cc759e68ad62sha1: 4504177a7e613d454bfd067a13f74d9fee7f64f9sha256: 6a78bdc44f6270089844fd9b55dcf42e54cd52698820370e36be57e28d71664dsha512: 5000bb94e6ebeb2dd156dec1637dbe091b0512842f160a2ad914b8caa1fa4a957a9dd877770f5a33482f968b626c01b67f44a1fc799b0500d165a45a02b54080ssdeep: 49152:Ri2AhaHRg/Mj4gVbLCQ9sAX2zlo/x4+Jm5q9QVMZRMKLy7rVGS4:M27HRgY3LqAUlE/m5q9QVMLMKLyutype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T19FB58D12BEE14977C1131330491EF23831ADFE742B3D81B713953B597E382639A6AA67sha3_384: de1f09ad2e85d96c290e1b37eec4d1516de5064c0e79e57484e6c743537988e9d0057b391d99ee071d9b2f47af223fdfep_bytes: e8a7080000e98efeffffff2590695600timestamp: 2020-01-05 20:52:36

Version Info:

CompanyName: PC Accelerate Pro CompanyFileDescription: DriverInstallToolFileVersion: 1.0.0.1InternalName: dit.exeLegalCopyright: Copyright PC Accelerate Pro Company (C) 2019OriginalFilename: dit.exeProductName: DriverInstallToolProductVersion: 1.0.0.1Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0

Application.PCFixer (A) also known as:

Lionic Hacktool.Win32.PCAccelerator.3!c
DrWeb Program.Unwanted.4680
MicroWorld-eScan Gen:Variant.Midie.88347
FireEye Gen:Variant.Midie.88347
McAfee Artemis!012D9EF3DC57
Cylance Unsafe
Zillya Adware.PCAcceleratePro.Win32.381
Sangfor PUP.Win32.Presenoker.mt
Alibaba AdWare:Win32/PCAcceleratePro.c8b8b6b4
K7GW Adware ( 00562fd41 )
K7AntiVirus Adware ( 00562fd41 )
Cyren W32/PcPro.A.gen!Eldorado
Symantec ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Adware.PCAcceleratePro.L
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.R002C0WKK21
Kaspersky HEUR:Hoax.Win32.PCAccelerator.gen
BitDefender Gen:Variant.Midie.88347
NANO-Antivirus Riskware.Win32.PCAccerleratePro.hsylol
Avast Win32:Adware-gen [Adw]
Tencent Malware.Win32.Gencirc.11d8cb66
Ad-Aware Gen:Variant.Midie.88347
Sophos Generic PUA EF (PUA)
VIPRE Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
TrendMicro TROJ_GEN.R002C0WKK21
McAfee-GW-Edition Artemis
Emsisoft Application.PCFixer (A)
Ikarus PUA.PCAcceleratePro
GData Gen:Variant.Midie.88347
Jiangmin Hoax.PCAccelerator.mr
Webroot W32.Adware.Gen
Avira HEUR/AGEN.1133670
MAX malware (ai score=89)
ViRobot Adware.Pcacceleratepro.2318144.AM
Microsoft Ransom:Win32/CONTI!ml
VBA32 BScope.Adware.Downware
ALYac Gen:Variant.Midie.88347
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.PCAcceleratePro
APEX Malicious
Rising [email protected] (RDML:A737MD/haXoe/Rdix+o2cQ)
Yandex Trojan.GenAsa!DQrEadflK48
Fortinet W32/Ulises.HAA!tr
AVG Win32:Adware-gen [Adw]
Cybereason malicious.3dc57b
Qihoo-360 Win32/Adware.Generic.HgIASZUA

How to remove Application.PCFixer (A)?

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Robert Bailey

Security engineer focused on malware behavior, removal workflows, and Windows hardening. Robert reviews threat articles for practical accuracy, checking detection names, symptoms, and cleanup steps before publication.

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