Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.PBZ!MTB

Spectating the Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.PBZ!MTB detection usually means that your computer is in big danger. This virus can correctly be named as ransomware – sort of malware which encrypts your files and forces you to pay for their decryption. Deleteing it requires some unusual steps that must be taken as soon as possible.

Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.PBZ!MTB detection is a virus detection you can spectate in your computer. It frequently shows up after the preliminary procedures on your computer – opening the suspicious e-mail, clicking the banner in the Internet or mounting the program from dubious sources. From the instance it shows up, you have a short time to take action until it begins its destructive action. And be sure – it is much better not to await these malicious actions.

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

Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.PBZ!MTB is ransomware-type malware. It searches for the documents on your disk drive, encrypts it, and after that asks you to pay the ransom for getting the decryption key. Besides making your files locked, this malware also does a ton of harm to your system. It alters the networking setups in order to stop you from reading the elimination articles or downloading the anti-malware program. In rare cases, Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.PBZ!MTB can even block the setup of anti-malware programs.

Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.PBZ!MTB Summary

In total, Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.PBZ!MTB malware activities 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;
  • A process created a hidden window;
  • CAPE extracted potentially suspicious content;
  • Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Korean;
  • The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing;
  • The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Behavioural detection: Injection (Process Hollowing);
  • Executed a process and injected code into it, probably while unpacking;
  • Detects Sandboxie through the presence of a library;
  • Detects Avast Antivirus through the presence of a library;
  • Behavioural detection: Injection (inter-process);
  • Created a process from a suspicious location;
  • Checks the presence of disk drives in the registry, possibly for anti-virtualization;
  • Encrypting the documents kept on the target’s disk — so the victim cannot use these documents;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of security tools
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of anti-malware programs

Ransomware has actually been a major problem for the last 4 years. It is challenging to realize a more dangerous virus for both individual users and organizations. The algorithms used in Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.PBZ!MTB (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 currently exists, and possibly will exist. However, that virus does not do all these unpleasant things instantly – it may require up to a few hours to cipher all of your files. Therefore, seeing the Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.PBZ!MTB detection is a clear signal that you have to begin the elimination procedure.

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

Routine methods of Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.PBZ!MTB injection are standard for all other ransomware variants. Those are one-day landing websites where victims are offered to download and install the free app, so-called bait emails and hacktools. Bait emails are a relatively modern strategy in malware spreading – you get the e-mail that mimics some standard notifications about shippings or bank service conditions changes. Inside of the e-mail, there is a malicious 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.

Preventing it looks pretty simple, however, still demands tons of recognition. Malware can hide in various spots, and it is much better to stop it even before it goes into your computer than to trust in an anti-malware program. Standard cybersecurity knowledge is just an essential item in the modern-day world, even if your relationship with a computer remains on YouTube videos. That may keep you a great deal of money and time which you would certainly spend while trying to find a solution.

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

File Info:

name: DF50FAE83DFBC2BEC1B9.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/8f21285490dca8ea9337c2c178d7369116b22cd83305679f75f072d62997f405crc32: 381E4BD5md5: df50fae83dfbc2bec1b967782d45647dsha1: 7cbe4b1fab24a47185ee40ead6f06e38a4440fa9sha256: 8f21285490dca8ea9337c2c178d7369116b22cd83305679f75f072d62997f405sha512: a95298d8e6803b9d9959f138bfc6023beb0502531209af209eb494a53fc69f710cd8aa6f9ab77a4e60a7555b85278f239a84d9ee64ff8d8b40a85a40d4590334ssdeep: 6144:6L8F4EqkJRVDiJRBGBJfyMljzCP4HznB4WtPnc4:ONEq0DOJREJfy4CPCt0type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T125548E007A90E03CE5B766F89D79B26DBD2D7EA1AB2550CF52D536EA26345E0EC30307sha3_384: 72405e500c4dd29ef9bce2e9173dfa72cbbdd9745b47387ecf2c49e66b669e8d469e2142ab7d08ccc58706878d6d628eep_bytes: 8bff558bece826b20000e8110000005dtimestamp: 2021-06-11 03:03:03

Version Info:

Translations: 0x0193 0x0059

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

Bkav W32.AIDetect.malware1
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
FireEye Generic.mg.df50fae83dfbc2be
Cylance Unsafe
Cybereason malicious.fab24a
Cyren W32/Kryptik.GZE.gen!Eldorado
Symantec ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
tehtris Generic.Malware
Paloalto generic.ml
ClamAV Win.Packed.Crypterx-9954995-0
Kaspersky UDS:DangerousObject.Multi.Generic
Avast FileRepMalware [Drp]
Rising [email protected] (RDML:+lMR+TxvvUPT48SfQY1skw)
McAfee-GW-Edition BehavesLike.Win32.Generic.dh
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
Trapmine malicious.high.ml.score
Sophos ML/PE-A + Troj/Krypt-FV
Ikarus Trojan-Ransom.StopCrypt
GData Win32.Trojan.PSE1.1RBY176
Microsoft Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt.PBZ!MTB
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
Acronis suspicious
McAfee Packed-GEE!DF50FAE83DFB
VBA32 Malware-Cryptor.2LA.gen
Malwarebytes Trojan.MalPack.GS
APEX Malicious
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.300983.susgen
AVG FileRepMalware [Drp]
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_100% (W)

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About the author

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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