Ransom:Win32/Sekhmet!MSR Virus Removal

Seeing the Ransom:Win32/Sekhmet!MSR malware detection usually means that your computer is in big danger. This malware can correctly be named as ransomware – type of malware which ciphers your files and forces you to pay for their decryption. Stopping it requires some specific steps that must be taken as soon as possible.

Ransom:Win32/Sekhmet!MSR detection is a virus detection you can spectate in your computer. It usually appears after the provoking actions on your PC – opening the suspicious e-mail, clicking the banner in the Internet or setting up the program from unreliable resources. From the instance it shows up, you have a short time to take action until it starts its destructive action. And be sure – it is far better not to await these destructive actions.

What is Ransom:Win32/Sekhmet!MSR virus?

Ransom:Win32/Sekhmet!MSR is ransomware-type malware. It searches for the files on your computer, ciphers it, and after that asks you to pay the ransom for getting the decryption key. Besides making your files locked, this virus additionally does a lot of harm to your system. It modifies the networking settings in order to stop you from reading the removal guides or downloading the antivirus. Sometimes, Ransom:Win32/Sekhmet!MSR can also prevent the launching of anti-malware programs.

Ransom:Win32/Sekhmet!MSR Summary

In total, Ransom:Win32/Sekhmet!MSR ransomware actions in the infected PC are next:

  • The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Encrypting the files kept on the target’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 programs

Ransomware has been a headache for the last 4 years. It is difficult to picture a more dangerous malware for both individuals and companies. The algorithms used in Ransom:Win32/Sekhmet!MSR (generally, RHA-1028 or AES-256) are not hackable – with minor exclusions. To hack it with a brute force, you need more time than our galaxy actually exists, and possibly will exist. But that virus does not do all these horrible things without delay – it can require up to a few hours to cipher all of your files. Hence, seeing the Ransom:Win32/Sekhmet!MSR detection is a clear signal that you should begin the removal procedure.

Where did I get the Ransom:Win32/Sekhmet!MSR?

Routine ways of Ransom:Win32/Sekhmet!MSR injection are typical for all other ransomware variants. Those are one-day landing websites where users are offered to download and install the free program, so-called bait e-mails and hacktools. Bait e-mails are a relatively new method in malware spreading – you get the email that simulates some regular notifications about deliveries or bank service conditions modifications. Inside of the e-mail, there is an infected MS Office file, or a 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 pretty simple, however, still requires tons of awareness. Malware can hide in various places, and it is far better to prevent it even before it gets into your computer than to rely upon an anti-malware program. Standard cybersecurity awareness is just an essential thing in the modern-day world, even if your interaction with a PC stays on YouTube videos. That can save you a lot of money and time which you would certainly spend while looking for a solution.

Ransom:Win32/Sekhmet!MSR malware technical details

File Info:

name: 7087C55287578A3660CD.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/4139c96d16875d1c3d12c27086775437b26d3c0ebdcdc258fb012d23b9ef8345crc32: 92A3680Amd5: 7087c55287578a3660cd86435241e59asha1: 5a346fb957abeba389424dc57636edcacc58b5basha256: 4139c96d16875d1c3d12c27086775437b26d3c0ebdcdc258fb012d23b9ef8345sha512: b7ec972df68a5f215378939d0166bfbca1b48b841ec362ed064948f6db4a0c3b97297be80891081d485679d208ffbdefb29e72ec7ceaea8fa0b7d10acef8aba1ssdeep: 12288:ZPPCQ91nFoMWrwSFOAg56cTdSztKe2f74OsmUpmMWXaHYi/Evv4bp:ZiH2Cpi1BUpfwaHt1type: PE32 executable (DLL) (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T111F4CF207C848572CCF620F943ECB53215ADA8F0073859CB16DD1BFBDAA45D27B36A66sha3_384: a1ebab137153913747b30d03113fa3c321c268ea282414dd54852b3438c87584c49a6839c705d754a7d97c297d20ca58ep_bytes: e9947d0000e97aa30300e932630100e9timestamp: 2020-10-24 23:34:46

Version Info:

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Ransom:Win32/Sekhmet!MSR also known as:

Bkav W32.Common.7F9ECDD4
Lionic Trojan.Win32.Egregor.4!c
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
DrWeb Trojan.Encoder.32897
MicroWorld-eScan Trojan.GenericKDZ.84940
FireEye Generic.mg.7087c55287578a36
CAT-QuickHeal Trojan.BsymemPMF.S24877901
Skyhigh BehavesLike.Win32.Smokeloader.bh
McAfee Ransom-Egregor!7087C5528757
Cylance unsafe
Zillya Trojan.Kryptik.Win32.2597939
Sangfor Ransom.Win32.Kryptik.Vomo
K7AntiVirus Trojan ( 00571ac01 )
Alibaba Ransom:Win32/Sekhmet.a5821dbe
K7GW Trojan ( 00571ac01 )
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_100% (W)
Arcabit Trojan.Generic.D14BCC
Symantec Downloader
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Kryptik.HGXV
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
APEX Malicious
ClamAV Win.Packed.Zusy-9804515-0
Kaspersky HEUR:Trojan.Win32.Bsymem.gen
BitDefender Trojan.GenericKDZ.84940
NANO-Antivirus Trojan.Win32.Bsymem.iawehr
Avast Win32:Egregor-F [Ransom]
Tencent Win32.Trojan.Bsymem.Vmhl
TACHYON Ransom/W32.Egregor.785408
Emsisoft Trojan.GenericKDZ.84940 (B)
F-Secure Trojan.TR/Redcap.bpqxr
VIPRE Trojan.GenericKDZ.84940
TrendMicro Ransom.Win32.EGREGOR.SMYAAK-J
Sophos Mal/Sekhmet-A
Ikarus Trojan-Ransom.Egregor
Jiangmin Trojan.Bsymem.aip
Webroot W32.Trojan.Gen
Varist W32/Kryptik.CGQ.gen!Eldorado
Avira TR/Redcap.bpqxr
Antiy-AVL Trojan/Win32.Kryptik
Xcitium Malware@#3toznakkuqni8
Microsoft Ransom:Win32/Sekhmet!MSR
ZoneAlarm HEUR:Trojan.Win32.Bsymem.gen
GData Trojan.GenericKDZ.84940
Google Detected
AhnLab-V3 Trojan/Win32.Kryptik.R354842
VBA32 Trojan.Bsymem
ALYac Trojan.Ransom.Egregor
MAX malware (ai score=94)
Malwarebytes Malware.AI.3244929415
Panda Trj/GdSda.A
TrendMicro-HouseCall Ransom.Win32.EGREGOR.SMYAAK-J
Rising Trojan.Kryptik!8.8 (TFE:5:Gn9Vn3cQ3xN)
Yandex Trojan.Bsymem!QKqqi/tCgXM
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.73746529.susgen
Fortinet W32/Kryptik.HGHT!tr
AVG Win32:Egregor-F [Ransom]
DeepInstinct MALICIOUS

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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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