Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.MZG!MTB

Seeing the Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.MZG!MTB detection name usually means that your computer is in big danger. This computer virus can correctly be identified as ransomware – sort of malware which ciphers your files and asks you to pay for their decryption. Removing it requires some unusual steps that must be taken as soon as possible.

Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.MZG!MTB detection is a malware detection you can spectate in your system. It frequently appears after the provoking procedures on your PC – opening the dubious e-mail, clicking the banner in the Internet or installing the program from untrustworthy resources. From the moment it appears, you have a short time to do something about it before it begins its malicious activity. And be sure – it is much better not to await these malicious things.

What is Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.MZG!MTB virus?

Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.MZG!MTB is ransomware-type malware. It searches for the files on your computer, encrypts it, and then asks you to pay the ransom for receiving the decryption key. Besides making your documents locked, this virus also does a ton of damage to your system. It changes the networking settings in order to avoid you from looking for the elimination articles or downloading the antivirus. Sometimes, Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.MZG!MTB can additionally stop the setup of anti-malware programs.

Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.MZG!MTB Summary

In summary, Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.MZG!MTB virus actions in the infected PC are next:

  • SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug);
  • Behavioural detection: Executable code extraction – unpacking;
  • 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;
  • Dynamic (imported) function loading detected;
  • Enumerates the modules from a process (may be used to locate base addresses in process injection);
  • CAPE extracted potentially suspicious content;
  • Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Kyrgyz;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • CAPE detected the RedLine malware family;
  • Ciphering the documents located on the target’s disk drives — so the victim cannot open these files;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of security tools
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of security tools

Ransomware has actually been a horror story for the last 4 years. It is difficult to imagine a more hazardous virus for both individuals and organizations. The algorithms utilized in Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.MZG!MTB (generally, 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 already exists, and possibly will exist. However, that malware does not do all these horrible things immediately – it may require up to a few hours to cipher all of your documents. Thus, seeing the Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.MZG!MTB detection is a clear signal that you must start the removal process.

Where did I get the Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.MZG!MTB?

Typical tactics of Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.MZG!MTB distribution are basic for all other ransomware variants. Those are one-day landing sites where victims are offered to download and install the free program, so-called bait emails and hacktools. Bait e-mails are a quite new method in malware spreading – you get the email that imitates some routine notifications about shipments or bank service conditions shifts. Inside of the email, there is a corrupted MS Office file, or a 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 fairly easy, but still needs a lot of focus. Malware can hide in different spots, and it is far better to prevent it even before it invades your PC than to depend on an anti-malware program. Essential cybersecurity knowledge is just an important thing in the modern world, even if your relationship with a PC stays on YouTube videos. That may save you a lot of time and money which you would certainly spend while trying to find a solution.

Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.MZG!MTB malware technical details

File Info:

name: 26BE3C0C5533FFDFD776.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/8978ac77fcf0acbcfd44eef20ffad25b3a168fedc926f6f729060ae33c0bccdbcrc32: 3EC83487md5: 26be3c0c5533ffdfd776e8798d9f624bsha1: b7015b77ac7580e7589fe09807730993f049bab7sha256: 8978ac77fcf0acbcfd44eef20ffad25b3a168fedc926f6f729060ae33c0bccdbsha512: b6b4d121944a0f721bb5a83892020c190263f2b9222fc1151db5279922b646289d6a664500d662328af368ffcdcc3f01ce443f7d23cc9dfbbc72dc511090b59assdeep: 6144:y0cLSwGD+NMHy2BQpbG6Sl227kN9zanQWoLzJg6oHvG7ITsqYigavwVfG:y0cuwGD+NMHyZG602l9zrVzJ1n7u7type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T18EA4E0D07690C8B1D49D3D728915CBE05B7BF872D6A49407FB34972E1EB23D0CA6631Asha3_384: 83808bf47dccc7e667728751aa8dc393f61fe970ff13f3e6827be3dc0169f3bd489bca707c4c6b45633091bdbaf4c1d9ep_bytes: e8215d0000e978feffff832544c94500timestamp: 2020-08-07 03:17:57

Version Info:

FileVersion: 21.29.11.69InternationalName: bomgveoci.iwaCopyright: Copyrighz (C) 2021, fudkortaProjectVersion: 1.10.74.57Translations: 0x0121 0x03ca

Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.MZG!MTB also known as:

Bkav W32.AIDetect.malware1
Lionic Trojan.Win32.SmartFortress.lEDV
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
MicroWorld-eScan Trojan.GenericKD.48173347
FireEye Generic.mg.26be3c0c5533ffdf
McAfee Packed-GEE!26BE3C0C5533
Cylance Unsafe
Sangfor Trojan.Win32.Save.a
K7AntiVirus Trojan ( 003e58dd1 )
K7GW Trojan ( 003e58dd1 )
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_100% (W)
BitDefenderTheta Gen:NN.ZexaF.34182.Cq0@a8haJ6lG
Cyren W32/Qbot.FK.gen!Eldorado
Symantec ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Kryptik.HOEL
APEX Malicious
ClamAV Win.Dropper.Raccoon-9916366-0
Kaspersky HEUR:Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Stop.gen
BitDefender Trojan.GenericKD.48173347
Avast Win32:CrypterX-gen [Trj]
Sophos ML/PE-A + Mal/Agent-AWV
McAfee-GW-Edition Packed-GEE!26BE3C0C5533
Emsisoft Trojan.GenericKD.48173347 (B)
Ikarus Trojan.Win32.Crypt
Antiy-AVL Trojan/Generic.ASMalwS.351A4B3
Kingsoft Win32.Troj.Generic_a.a.(kcloud)
Microsoft Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.MZG!MTB
GData Trojan.GenericKD.48173347
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
AhnLab-V3 Packed/Win.GEE.R469380
VBA32 BScope.Exploit.ShellCode
ALYac Trojan.GenericKD.48173347
MAX malware (ai score=81)
Malwarebytes Trojan.MalPack
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.R002H0CAT22
Rising Malware.Heuristic!ET#82% (RDMK:cmRtazoNX8bJHgF3+hSXRdyuunvH)
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.300983.susgen
Fortinet W32/GenKryptik.ETEM!tr
AVG Win32:CrypterX-gen [Trj]
Cybereason malicious.7ac758
Panda Trj/Genetic.gen

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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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