MSIL/Filecoder.WannaScream.A

Seeing the MSIL/Filecoder.WannaScream.A detection name means that your PC is in big danger. This malware can correctly be named as ransomware – sort of malware which encrypts your files and forces you to pay for their decryption. Removing it requires some specific steps that must be taken as soon as possible.

MSIL/Filecoder.WannaScream.A detection is a virus detection you can spectate in your system. It often appears after the provoking actions on your computer – opening the dubious email, clicking the advertisement in the Web or installing the program from suspicious resources. From the second it shows up, you have a short time to act until it begins its malicious activity. And be sure – it is much better not to wait for these destructive effects.

What is MSIL/Filecoder.WannaScream.A virus?

MSIL/Filecoder.WannaScream.A is ransomware-type malware. It looks for the files on your disk, ciphers it, and then asks you to pay the ransom for getting the decryption key. Besides making your documents inaccessible, this virus additionally does a lot of damage to your system. It changes the networking settings in order to avoid you from reading the removal articles or downloading the anti-malware program. In some cases, MSIL/Filecoder.WannaScream.A can additionally prevent the launching of anti-malware programs.

MSIL/Filecoder.WannaScream.A Summary

In summary, MSIL/Filecoder.WannaScream.A malware actions in the infected computer are next:

  • SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug);
  • Dynamic (imported) function loading detected;
  • Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE;
  • Possible date expiration check, exits too soon after checking local time;
  • Enumerates the modules from a process (may be used to locate base addresses in process injection);
  • CAPE extracted potentially suspicious content;
  • The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • CAPE detected the RedLine malware family;
  • Anomalous binary characteristics;
  • Ciphering the files located on the victim’s disk — so the victim cannot use these documents;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of anti-malware programs
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of security tools

Ransomware has actually been a horror story for the last 4 years. It is challenging to realize a more damaging malware for both individuals and companies. The algorithms used in MSIL/Filecoder.WannaScream.A (typically, RHA-1028 or AES-256) are not hackable – with minor exclusions. To hack it with a brute force, you need to have more time than our galaxy currently exists, and possibly will exist. However, that malware does not do all these horrible things instantly – it may take up to several hours to cipher all of your documents. Thus, seeing the MSIL/Filecoder.WannaScream.A detection is a clear signal that you have to begin the elimination procedure.

Where did I get the MSIL/Filecoder.WannaScream.A?

Ordinary methods of MSIL/Filecoder.WannaScream.A injection are basic for all other ransomware examples. Those are one-day landing web pages where victims are offered to download the free app, so-called bait emails and hacktools. Bait emails are a relatively new strategy in malware spreading – you get the e-mail that imitates some routine notifications about deliveries or bank service conditions changes. Inside of the email, there is an infected 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.

Avoiding it looks quite easy, however, still demands a lot of recognition. Malware can hide in different spots, and it is far better to prevent it even before it goes into your PC than to trust in an anti-malware program. Standard cybersecurity awareness is just an important thing in the modern-day world, even if your relationship with a computer remains on YouTube videos. That may keep you a lot of time and money which you would spend while seeking a fix guide.

MSIL/Filecoder.WannaScream.A malware technical details

File Info:

name: 4904684DB28C1664C73A.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/4406a07662b5bded717ad223f88c6bd0427f2e6e40537b91cedaa94d0d0170bfcrc32: 7A641BFFmd5: 4904684db28c1664c73acaf35034fae5sha1: 13c4894fefb10b35164ab276bb14099f22977722sha256: 4406a07662b5bded717ad223f88c6bd0427f2e6e40537b91cedaa94d0d0170bfsha512: a97cef84287a10f0fae6530d0e09293f6dbb6c21734a178004784f0837afd89b329c7cc8180995e631a1306fbd1d69d0fca902cfb53fb542e8d795ef94df8579ssdeep: 3072:WDKW1LgppLRHMY0TBfJvjcTp5X5F44xedxW9H7qw9b8FAvuwH:WDKW1Lgbdl0TBBvjc/Qdxi7qvAvuotype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T18A24BE1171C0C1B3C4B6153485E6CB795E3A70710B7A95EBBBDD1BBA6E202E1A3362CDsha3_384: 33bc4531471ce2cdf9ee0be233bcfbae302929d59127cd664f3d98fb61c768661d8eb78c84e32f51dd061045ef1c8180ep_bytes: e8e15c0000e9a4feffff8bff558bec83timestamp: 2012-07-13 22:47:16

Version Info:

Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0Comments: AntivirusCompanyName: FileDescription: AntivirusFileVersion: 1.0.0.0InternalName: Antivirus.exeLegalCopyright: Copyright © 2017LegalTrademarks: OriginalFilename: Antivirus.exeProductName: ProductVersion: 1.0.0.0Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0

MSIL/Filecoder.WannaScream.A also known as:

Lionic Trojan.Win32.Malicious.4!c
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
MicroWorld-eScan Trojan.GenericKD.38218245
FireEye Generic.mg.4904684db28c1664
CAT-QuickHeal Ransom.Genasom.S1302864
ALYac Trojan.GenericKD.38218245
Cylance Unsafe
K7AntiVirus Trojan ( 0058b8691 )
Alibaba Trojan:MSIL/Filecoder.6195b692
Cybereason malicious.fefb10
BitDefenderTheta Gen:NN.ZexaF.34062.nq0@aykJjqn
Cyren W32/Trojan.DAN.gen!Eldorado
Symantec ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
ESET-NOD32 a variant of MSIL/Filecoder.WannaScream.A
APEX Malicious
Paloalto generic.ml
Kaspersky Trojan.MSIL.Agent.qwilbp
BitDefender Trojan.GenericKD.38218245
Avast Win32:Trojan-gen
Ad-Aware Trojan.GenericKD.38218245
Sophos Mal/Generic-S
McAfee-GW-Edition BehavesLike.Win32.Generic.dc
Emsisoft Trojan.GenericKD.38218245 (B)
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
GData Win32.Trojan-Ransom.Filecoder.V9946E@gen
eGambit Unsafe.AI_Score_99%
Avira HEUR/AGEN.1200781
Microsoft Trojan:Win32/Sabsik.FL.B!ml
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
Acronis suspicious
McAfee Artemis!4904684DB28C
MAX malware (ai score=86)
Malwarebytes MachineLearning/Anomalous.93%
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.R002H0CL721
Rising Malware.Heuristic!ET#100% (RDMK:cmRtazp0atQisiSlqyB/mPBTnEtB)
Ikarus Trojan.MSIL.Spy
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.300983.susgen
Fortinet MSIL/Filecoder_WannaScream.A!tr
AVG Win32:Trojan-gen
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_60% (W)

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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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