Ransom:Win32/Genasom!a

Seeing the Ransom:Win32/Genasom!a malware detection means that your system is in big danger. This malware can correctly be identified as ransomware – virus which encrypts your files and forces you to pay for their decryption. Deleteing it requires some unusual steps that must be done as soon as possible.

Ransom:Win32/Genasom!a detection is a malware detection you can spectate in your computer. It frequently shows up after the provoking procedures on your computer – opening the untrustworthy email messages, clicking the banner in the Web or mounting the program from unreliable sources. From the second it shows up, you have a short time to act until it begins its destructive action. And be sure – it is better not to wait for these destructive things.

What is Ransom:Win32/Genasom!a virus?

Ransom:Win32/Genasom!a is ransomware-type malware. It looks for the documents on your disks, ciphers it, and after that asks you to pay the ransom for getting the decryption key. Besides making your documents inaccessible, this virus also does a lot of damage to your system. It modifies the networking setups in order to avoid you from checking out the removal manuals or downloading the anti-malware program. In some cases, Ransom:Win32/Genasom!a can additionally block the setup of anti-malware programs.

Ransom:Win32/Genasom!a Summary

In summary, Ransom:Win32/Genasom!a malware actions in the infected PC are next:

  • SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug);
  • Behavioural detection: Executable code extraction – unpacking;
  • Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (1 unique times);
  • Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE;
  • Creates RWX memory;
  • Possible date expiration check, exits too soon after checking local time;
  • Checks adapter addresses which can be used to detect virtual network interfaces;
  • Anomalous file deletion behavior detected (10+);
  • Guard pages use detected – possible anti-debugging.;
  • Dynamic (imported) function loading detected;
  • Performs HTTP requests potentially not found in PCAP.;
  • A named pipe was used for inter-process communication;
  • Starts servers listening on 127.0.0.1:0;
  • Reads data out of its own binary image;
  • CAPE extracted potentially suspicious content;
  • Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Russian;
  • The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality;
  • Behavioural detection: Injection (inter-process);
  • Behavioural detection: Injection with CreateRemoteThread in a remote process;
  • Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup;
  • Creates a hidden or system file;
  • Attempts to modify proxy settings;
  • Harvests cookies for information gathering;
  • Ciphering the documents kept on the victim’s disks — so the victim cannot check these files;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of security tools
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of security tools

Ransomware has been a major problem for the last 4 years. It is challenging to realize a more damaging virus for both individuals and businesses. The algorithms utilized in Ransom:Win32/Genasom!a (usually, RHA-1028 or AES-256) are not hackable – with minor exclusions. To hack it with a brute force, you need a lot more time than our galaxy currently exists, and possibly will exist. However, that virus does not do all these horrible things without delay – it can require up to several hours to cipher all of your files. Hence, seeing the Ransom:Win32/Genasom!a detection is a clear signal that you have to begin the removal process.

Where did I get the Ransom:Win32/Genasom!a?

Ordinary tactics of Ransom:Win32/Genasom!a spreading are typical for all other ransomware variants. Those are one-day landing web pages where victims are offered to download and install the free software, so-called bait emails and hacktools. Bait emails are a relatively modern tactic in malware spreading – you receive the e-mail that mimics some standard notifications about shipments or bank service conditions changes. Within the email, there is a corrupted 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 quite simple, but still demands tons of attention. Malware can hide in different places, and it is much better to prevent it even before it gets into your system than to depend on an anti-malware program. Basic cybersecurity knowledge is just an important item in the modern-day world, even if your interaction with a computer stays on YouTube videos. That can keep you a great deal of money and time which you would certainly spend while trying to find a solution.

Ransom:Win32/Genasom!a malware technical details

File Info:

name: 5274ADE83E0DC3D9A231.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/0046967df7f0a03214af81f254d480df62b9b7abe0e7be22ac4713717f7a88c1crc32: D2D333FFmd5: 5274ade83e0dc3d9a231773cea0f8756sha1: ded043a4a132b6434166b7972817f33321b20524sha256: 0046967df7f0a03214af81f254d480df62b9b7abe0e7be22ac4713717f7a88c1sha512: f76030fc0c27bc2828d89a6e580cba03a2b8621254f27e4768e75f9e3d0edbde8e05444ec13ce73ce9e71206a2bc5a02c15861e5ca6b6b3f12789b3c73417250ssdeep: 6144:HfFdFtZg1YoSP9StEhxX3npoa8QAhUXxSfE52UaRh:/F/g12P9SCyhgOE5Mtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T19C448F31F2C24C76D1525B3CEC2AF2699939BF912E6C719B67F91C0C8E7A2816C1C1D6sha3_384: 5e1bd39c7c972429527e9606bb13aca55026660cd80d712f789b18776c6188b78ec07f3663fa1e742ff188158fd45114ep_bytes: 558bec83c4f0b8a0674300e844f6fcfftimestamp: 1992-06-19 22:22:17

Version Info:

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Cybereason malicious.83e0dc
BitDefenderTheta AI:Packer.FEA0BFB719
Cyren W32/Ransom.L.gen!Eldorado
Symantec ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
ESET-NOD32 Win32/LockScreen.SI
TrendMicro-HouseCall Ransom_Genasom.R002C0DDQ22
Paloalto generic.ml
Kaspersky Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Wisiswis.t
BitDefender Gen:Variant.Jacard.133893
NANO-Antivirus Trojan.Win32.PornoBlocker.bkoob
Avast Win32:RansomX-gen [Ransom]
Tencent Win32.Trojan.Lockscreen.Sudw
Ad-Aware Gen:Variant.Jacard.133893
Emsisoft Gen:Variant.Jacard.133893 (B)
Comodo Suspicious@#7bymj4g97tj9
VIPRE Gen:Variant.Jacard.133893
TrendMicro Ransom_Genasom.R002C0DDQ22
McAfee-GW-Edition BehavesLike.Win32.Worm.dh
Trapmine suspicious.low.ml.score
Sophos Mal/DownLdr-AJ
Ikarus Trojan-Ransom.PornoBrick
GData Gen:Variant.Jacard.133893
Jiangmin Trojan/PornoBlocker.fo
Webroot W32.Malware.Gen
Avira HEUR/AGEN.1233050
MAX malware (ai score=82)
Antiy-AVL Trojan/Generic.ASMalwS.2A60
Arcabit Trojan.Jacard.D20B05
ViRobot Trojan.Win32.Ransom.260096.B
Microsoft Ransom:Win32/Genasom.gen!a
Cynet Malicious (score: 99)
McAfee Artemis!5274ADE83E0D
TACHYON Ransom/W32.DP-Wisiswis.260096
VBA32 BScope.Trojan.Creeper.vb
Malwarebytes Malware.AI.3924704969
APEX Malicious
Rising Ransom.Genasom!8.293 (CLOUD)
Yandex Trojan.GenAsa!LQTUBJAGaL8
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.300983.susgen
AVG Win32:RansomX-gen [Ransom]
Panda Generic Malware
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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