Ransom.Lorenz

Spectating the Ransom.Lorenz detection usually means that your computer is in big danger. This computer virus can correctly be named as ransomware – type of malware which ciphers your files and forces you to pay for their decryption. Removing it requires some peculiar steps that must be done as soon as possible.

Ransom.Lorenz detection is a virus detection you can spectate in your computer. It usually shows up after the provoking actions on your computer – opening the dubious e-mail, clicking the advertisement in the Web or installing the program from dubious sources. From the second it shows up, you have a short time to take action until it starts its harmful action. And be sure – it is much better not to await these harmful actions.

What is Ransom.Lorenz virus?

Ransom.Lorenz is ransomware-type malware. It searches for the documents on your computer, ciphers it, and then asks you to pay the ransom for getting the decryption key. Besides making your files locked, this virus additionally does a ton of harm to your system. It modifies the networking settings in order to stop you from looking for the removal articles or downloading the anti-malware program. In rare cases, Ransom.Lorenz can even stop the launching of anti-malware programs.

Ransom.Lorenz Summary

In total, Ransom.Lorenz malware actions in the infected PC are next:

  • SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug);
  • Dynamic (imported) function loading detected;
  • The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Writes a potential ransom message to disk;
  • CAPE detected the Lorenz malware family;
  • Attempts to modify proxy settings;
  • Encrypting the files located on the target’s disk — so the victim cannot open these files;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of anti-malware apps
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of anti-malware programs

Ransomware has been a major problem for the last 4 years. It is challenging to realize a more hazardous malware for both individual users and organizations. The algorithms utilized in Ransom.Lorenz (generally, 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 actually exists, and possibly will exist. But that malware does not do all these bad things immediately – it may take up to a few hours to cipher all of your documents. Hence, seeing the Ransom.Lorenz detection is a clear signal that you should begin the removal process.

Where did I get the Ransom.Lorenz?

Standard methods of Ransom.Lorenz spreading are basic for all other ransomware examples. Those are one-day landing sites where victims are offered to download and install the free program, so-called bait e-mails and hacktools. Bait e-mails are a quite modern method in malware distribution – you get the email that imitates some normal notifications about shipments or bank service conditions changes. Inside of the email, there is a corrupted MS Office file, or a web link which leads to the exploit landing page.

Malicious email spam

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

Preventing it looks fairly easy, but still needs a lot of awareness. Malware can hide in different spots, and it is far better to stop it even before it gets into your PC than to depend on an anti-malware program. Basic cybersecurity knowledge is just an essential item in the modern-day world, even if your relationship with a computer remains on YouTube videos. That can save you a lot of time and money which you would certainly spend while seeking a fix guide.

Ransom.Lorenz malware technical details

File Info:

name: CAF71D2E0DC73599419A.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/8ea6a6d4578029c7b2dbbfb525ec88b2cb309901ec5a987847471b6101f0de41crc32: 2E8ADDFCmd5: caf71d2e0dc73599419ae4031c9a2f5asha1: a62ad51237795fc72cd594c444b67160c778cc4bsha256: 8ea6a6d4578029c7b2dbbfb525ec88b2cb309901ec5a987847471b6101f0de41sha512: 49ad3b9a85a81cc8810ff64a40cb4da9c1621a45128ee4208704322a2badf167d4b277ac90a46a2e8e6bad186ad01e9be51a6feb8d8b6b0385cf5dcc0d475c8fssdeep: 24576:FIEm8fbdxDduBTmP+cTYgucJ7LNmWe+GU:Bm8fbGqPuAYWGUtype: PE32 executable (console) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T1E3254A01E7A19038F8B746FA8EFE255DA42CBE51072590CB63C854DF1A79AE17E31723sha3_384: d776d678ae2b632c559091445c4c8e046ce0d684938068e96b3a07ce106225c2bd12a8d47eee105c9a8b75e9a325bac8ep_bytes: 558bece888fdffff5dc3cccccccccccctimestamp: 2021-12-17 12:31:02

Version Info:

0: [No Data]

Ransom.Lorenz also known as:

Lionic Trojan.Win32.Generic.j!c
MicroWorld-eScan Gen:Variant.Ransom.Midie.13
FireEye Generic.mg.caf71d2e0dc73599
CAT-QuickHeal Trojan.RansomCiR
ALYac Trojan.Ransom.Filecoder
Cylance Unsafe
Zillya Trojan.Filecoder.Win32.22044
Sangfor Ransom.Win32.Filecoder.Via3
K7AntiVirus Trojan ( 0058c8531 )
Alibaba Ransom:Win32/FileCryptor.eff6b616
K7GW Trojan ( 0058c8531 )
Cyren W32/ABRisk.OVJU-7303
Symantec Trojan Horse
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Filecoder.Lorenz.E
Paloalto generic.ml
Kaspersky HEUR:Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Generic
BitDefender Gen:Variant.Ransom.Midie.13
Avast Win32:RansomX-gen [Ransom]
Tencent Win32.Trojan.Filecoder.Tcvv
Ad-Aware Gen:Variant.Ransom.Midie.13
Emsisoft Gen:Variant.Ransom.Midie.13 (B)
VIPRE Gen:Variant.Ransom.Midie.13
TrendMicro Ransom.Win32.THUNDERCRYPT.YXCD3
McAfee-GW-Edition RDN/Ransom
Trapmine suspicious.low.ml.score
GData Gen:Variant.Ransom.Midie.13
Webroot W32.AGent.a
Avira TR/Redcap.lwecm
Arcabit Trojan.Ransom.Midie.13
ZoneAlarm HEUR:Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Generic
Microsoft Ransom:Win32/FileCryptor!MTB
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
AhnLab-V3 Ransomware/Win.Ransom.C4915118
McAfee RDN/Ransom
MAX malware (ai score=100)
VBA32 suspected of Trojan.Downloader.gen
Malwarebytes Ransom.Lorenz
TrendMicro-HouseCall Ransom.Win32.THUNDERCRYPT.YXCD3
Rising Ransom.Lorenz!8.1353C (KTSE)
Yandex Trojan.Filecoder!MhXJuIepN6w
Ikarus Trojan-Ransom.Lorenz
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.10307848.susgen
Fortinet W32/Filecoder_Lorenz.E!tr.ransom
BitDefenderTheta Gen:NN.ZexaF.34742.@CW@auNcJvai
AVG Win32:RansomX-gen [Ransom]
Panda Trj/GdSda.A
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_100% (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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