MSIL/Hoax.FakeFilecoder.HC

Seeing the MSIL/Hoax.FakeFilecoder.HC detection name usually means that your PC is in big danger. This computer virus can correctly be identified as ransomware – sort of malware which ciphers your files and forces you to pay for their decryption. Stopping it requires some peculiar steps that must be done as soon as possible.

MSIL/Hoax.FakeFilecoder.HC detection is a virus detection you can spectate in your system. It frequently shows up after the preliminary activities on your PC – opening the dubious e-mail messages, clicking the advertisement in the Web or mounting the program from untrustworthy resources. From the instance it appears, you have a short time to take action before it begins its harmful activity. And be sure – it is far better not to await these destructive effects.

What is MSIL/Hoax.FakeFilecoder.HC virus?

MSIL/Hoax.FakeFilecoder.HC Summary

In total, MSIL/Hoax.FakeFilecoder.HC malware activities in the infected system are next:

  • Dynamic (imported) function loading detected;
  • CAPE extracted potentially suspicious content;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Binary compilation timestomping detected;
  • Encrypting the files kept on the victim’s disk — so the victim cannot open these documents;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of security tools
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of anti-malware apps

Ransomware has actually been a nightmare for the last 4 years. It is challenging to picture a more hazardous virus for both individuals and corporations. The algorithms used in MSIL/Hoax.FakeFilecoder.HC (usually, 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 already exists, and possibly will exist. But that malware does not do all these bad things instantly – it can require up to several hours to cipher all of your files. Hence, seeing the MSIL/Hoax.FakeFilecoder.HC detection is a clear signal that you must begin the elimination process.

Where did I get the MSIL/Hoax.FakeFilecoder.HC?

Standard ways of MSIL/Hoax.FakeFilecoder.HC spreading are common for all other ransomware variants. Those are one-day landing web pages where users are offered to download the free app, so-called bait e-mails and hacktools. Bait emails are a pretty new tactic in malware distribution – you receive the email that mimics some regular notifications about deliveries or bank service conditions modifications. Within the email, there is an infected MS Office file, or a web link which opens the exploit landing page.

Malicious email spam

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

Avoiding it looks pretty simple, however, still needs tons of awareness. Malware can hide in various spots, and it is much better to prevent it even before it gets into your system than to rely upon an anti-malware program. General cybersecurity awareness is just an essential thing in the modern world, even if your relationship with a computer remains on YouTube videos. That can save you a great deal of money and time which you would spend while searching for a solution.

MSIL/Hoax.FakeFilecoder.HC malware technical details

File Info:

name: 45A68904CCDEC4BB0FD6.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/5597352177cb49d4664ca806d90d90fe49a100cc208a8ba60f7f06486b6b9109crc32: 73524CEEmd5: 45a68904ccdec4bb0fd62fa01b9a9ecbsha1: 8da1545b4099cb41fb3cdc8b382949c01c4ac0fasha256: 5597352177cb49d4664ca806d90d90fe49a100cc208a8ba60f7f06486b6b9109sha512: 181b0c2502aa425af9c984d78a05fcb3fee90b32adca57c3cccd7d0213ca9eb5ffb5dbbfe3ec91f525cdff7ee7f3c74868fca63ec51bcff1f94fd4947b8451e6ssdeep: 3072:nvOpaqZT3C5klkRnmAtE+HLYqNRhH9d9Qc:WYqZTy5klkhREcRhH9Xtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T14A74E9A2E6448D99ED7553F94433DC3A12637DB969B0821E94FE78B6FBF32820C12507sha3_384: 963b810945e231ece3e4514daa672900259306b37463d6fc2b5d9dafbdc3f5cc53853867afaf3f6747f08a8e2851cd96ep_bytes: ff250020400000000000000000000000timestamp: 2098-04-30 21:59:27

Version Info:

Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0Comments: CompanyName: FileDescription: XinFrams LockerFileVersion: 1.0.0.0InternalName: XinFrams Locker.exeLegalCopyright: Copyright © 2020LegalTrademarks: OriginalFilename: XinFrams Locker.exeProductName: XinFrams LockerProductVersion: 1.0.0.0Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0

MSIL/Hoax.FakeFilecoder.HC also known as:

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DrWeb Trojan.Winlock.14425
MicroWorld-eScan Trojan.Ransom.CEL
FireEye Trojan.Ransom.CEL
McAfee Artemis!45A68904CCDE
Cylance Unsafe
Zillya Trojan.FakeRansom.Win32.4
Alibaba RiskWare:MSIL/FakeRansom.b562507a
Cybereason malicious.4ccdec
BitDefenderTheta Gen:NN.ZemsilF.34182.vm0@aCnNG!h
Symantec ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
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Kaspersky HEUR:Hoax.MSIL.FakeRansom.gen
BitDefender Trojan.Ransom.CEL
NANO-Antivirus Riskware.Win32.FakeRansom.ickmcs
Avast Win32:Malware-gen
Sophos Generic PUA IN (PUA)
Comodo Malware@#3acackvkhlx97
McAfee-GW-Edition Artemis!Trojan
Emsisoft Trojan.Ransom.CEL (B)
Jiangmin Hoax.MSIL.bfz
Avira TR/Ransom.ergue
MAX malware (ai score=99)
Antiy-AVL Trojan/Generic.ASMalwS.328F5CF
Kingsoft Win32.Torj.Hoax.(kcloud)
Microsoft Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.B!ml
GData Trojan.Ransom.CEL
Cynet Malicious (score: 99)
ALYac Trojan.Ransom.screenlocker
TACHYON Ransom/W32.DN-XinFrams.345088
APEX Malicious
Ikarus Trojan-Ransom
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.73746410.susgen
Fortinet Riskware/FakeRansom
AVG Win32:Malware-gen
Panda Trj/GdSda.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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