Trojan.Spy.Banker.ADEF

Spectating the Trojan.Spy.Banker.ADEF detection usually means that your system is in big danger. This virus can correctly be identified 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 taken as soon as possible.

Trojan.Spy.Banker.ADEF detection is a virus detection you can spectate in your computer. It frequently appears after the preliminary actions on your computer – opening the suspicious email messages, clicking the banner in the Web or mounting the program from suspicious 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 Trojan.Spy.Banker.ADEF virus?

Trojan.Spy.Banker.ADEF is ransomware-type malware. It searches for the files on your disk, encrypts it, and then asks you to pay the ransom for receiving the decryption key. Besides making your documents inaccessible, this malware additionally does a ton of damage to your system. It modifies the networking settings in order to avoid you from looking for the removal manuals or downloading the anti-malware program. In rare cases, Trojan.Spy.Banker.ADEF can additionally stop the launching of anti-malware programs.

Trojan.Spy.Banker.ADEF Summary

Summarizingly, Trojan.Spy.Banker.ADEF virus activities in the infected computer are next:

  • Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (1 unique times);
  • Scheduled file move on reboot detected;
  • Creates RWX memory;
  • Dynamic (imported) function loading detected;
  • Reads data out of its own binary image;
  • Unconventionial binary language: Portuguese (Brazil);
  • Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Portuguese (Brazilian);
  • The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Deletes its original binary from disk;
  • Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup;
  • Anomalous binary characteristics;
  • Encrypting the files kept on the target’s drives — so the victim cannot check these files;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of anti-malware apps
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of anti-malware apps

Ransomware has been a headache for the last 4 years. It is challenging to realize a more damaging virus for both individuals and companies. The algorithms used in Trojan.Spy.Banker.ADEF (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 already exists, and possibly will exist. However, that malware does not do all these unpleasant things immediately – it may require up to a few hours to cipher all of your documents. Hence, seeing the Trojan.Spy.Banker.ADEF detection is a clear signal that you should begin the removal procedure.

Where did I get the Trojan.Spy.Banker.ADEF?

Usual methods of Trojan.Spy.Banker.ADEF spreading are typical for all other ransomware examples. Those are one-day landing sites where users are offered to download the free software, so-called bait e-mails and hacktools. Bait e-mails are a relatively modern tactic in malware distribution – you receive the email that mimics some normal notifications about shipments or bank service conditions updates. Inside of the email, there is a corrupted MS Office file, or a link which leads to the exploit landing page.

Malicious email spam

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

Avoiding it looks fairly easy, however, still needs tons of awareness. Malware can hide in different spots, and it is much better to stop it even before it goes into your computer than to rely on an anti-malware program. Common cybersecurity knowledge is just an essential thing in the modern world, even if your interaction with a PC remains on YouTube videos. That may keep you a great deal of money and time which you would certainly spend while searching for a solution.

Trojan.Spy.Banker.ADEF malware technical details

File Info:

name: 53DAFF51421F4BDF60BD.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/82cf80fecd35160d5c6a252c8a006cac30f17237d7fe95e515384112e2400a73crc32: 1AD87BFAmd5: 53daff51421f4bdf60bd5dc10f46fdc0sha1: 8906cc4f6a53a05273dc7e6e60b95ab1b57b2ea2sha256: 82cf80fecd35160d5c6a252c8a006cac30f17237d7fe95e515384112e2400a73sha512: f7d1dbcfb60a11db2fac32e9d77c660d43981f574a87703fa7987310a963eb483d5ea757ad5233e773ea5cd33cea90f36122fffeb95eb3125efb1c3bf1828338ssdeep: 24576:JZTyzKxDVKr8bKRb+mbj/AvQrDTTr/3QNZTyzKxD5:JZTbLKt/AMDnD3MZTbftype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T1C0554B7AB78D9437C8324ABC4DAFD1D5A81A39313C186847F6C45F4C6F355E2362AA83sha3_384: f56b32f954ab00f4cb9844d08d63d3ebbbc0c7ea45f62f6eb637b6991ef81622ffd63fba3902da61d948a01dad9d543cep_bytes: 558bec83c4f05356b874814e00e8caeatimestamp: 1992-06-19 22:22:17

Version Info:

CompanyName: HP PrintersFileDescription: Utility printer driverFileVersion: 1.0.0.51InternalName: LegalCopyright: LegalTrademarks: HP PrintersOriginalFilename: ProductName: ProductVersion: 1.0.0.0Translation: 0x0416 0x04e4

Trojan.Spy.Banker.ADEF also known as:

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Elastic malicious (high confidence)
MicroWorld-eScan Trojan.Spy.Banker.ADEF
FireEye Generic.mg.53daff51421f4bdf
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McAfee PWS-Banker.gen.ez
Cylance Unsafe
VIPRE Trojan.Win32.Generic.pak!cobra
Sangfor Trojan.Win32.Save.a
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_90% (D)
K7GW Spyware ( 0026b47a1 )
K7AntiVirus Spyware ( 0026b47a1 )
Cyren W32/Banker.V.gen!Eldorado
Symantec ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
ESET-NOD32 Win32/Spy.Banker.WGA
APEX Malicious
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
Kaspersky HEUR:Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Blocker.gen
BitDefender Trojan.Spy.Banker.ADEF
NANO-Antivirus Trojan.Win32.Agent.dpnib
Avast Win32:BankerX-gen [Trj]
Tencent Malware.Win32.Gencirc.10b0d207
Ad-Aware Trojan.Spy.Banker.ADEF
Comodo TrojWare.Win32.Spy.Banker.VIS@8ekceg
DrWeb Trojan.MulDrop7.21669
Zillya Trojan.Agent.Win32.148927
TrendMicro TrojanSpy.Win32.BANKER.SMTH
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
GData Win32.Trojan-Stealer.Banker.AK
Jiangmin Trojan/Agent.ergo
Avira DR/Delphi.Gen
MAX malware (ai score=88)
Kingsoft Heur.SSC.2656812.1216.(kcloud)
Arcabit Trojan.Spy.Banker.ADEF
ViRobot Trojan.Win32.A.Agent.1050112.A
Microsoft TrojanSpy:Win32/Banker
Acronis suspicious
VBA32 Trojan.Runner.4705
ALYac Trojan.Spy.Banker.ADEF
TACHYON Trojan/W32.DP-Agent.1327104.H
TrendMicro-HouseCall TrojanSpy.Win32.BANKER.SMTH
Rising [email protected] (RDML:rNO3H3gRFxDPpzXRUB00Ow)
Yandex TrojanSpy.Banker!k+u3uPlufTg
Ikarus Trojan-Banker.Win32.Delf
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.1129961.susgen
Fortinet W32/Zbot.604B!tr
BitDefenderTheta Gen:NN.ZelphiF.34062.rL3@aWBVSPeG
AVG Win32:BankerX-gen [Trj]
Panda Generic Malware

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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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