Trojan.Win32.AntiVM.pef

Seeing the Trojan.Win32.AntiVM.pef malware detection 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. Stopping it requires some specific steps that must be taken as soon as possible.

Trojan.Win32.AntiVM.pef detection is a malware detection you can spectate in your computer. It often shows up after the provoking actions on your PC – opening the dubious email, clicking the banner in the Internet or setting up the program from untrustworthy sources. From the second it appears, you have a short time to take action before it starts its harmful activity. And be sure – it is much better not to await these destructive effects.

What is Trojan.Win32.AntiVM.pef virus?

Trojan.Win32.AntiVM.pef Summary

In total, Trojan.Win32.AntiVM.pef ransomware actions in the infected computer are next:

  • Behavioural detection: Executable code extraction – unpacking;
  • SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug);
  • Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE;
  • NtSetInformationThread: attempt to hide thread from debugger;
  • Creates RWX memory;
  • Dynamic (imported) function loading detected;
  • Expresses interest in specific running processes;
  • A process created a hidden window;
  • The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing;
  • The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.;
  • Executable file is packed/obfuscated with Themida;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality;
  • Deletes its original binary from disk;
  • Checks for the presence of known windows from debuggers and forensic tools;
  • The following process appear to have been packed with Themida: 359E68146503348C9BA0.mlw;
  • CAPE detected the CryptBot malware family;
  • Attempts to identify installed AV products by installation directory;
  • Checks the version of Bios, possibly for anti-virtualization;
  • Checks the CPU name from registry, possibly for anti-virtualization;
  • Detects VirtualBox through the presence of a registry key;
  • Anomalous binary characteristics;
  • Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities;
  • Ciphering the documents 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 security tools

Ransomware has been a headache for the last 4 years. It is challenging to imagine a more hazardous malware for both individual users and businesses. The algorithms used in Trojan.Win32.AntiVM.pef (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. But that malware does not do all these horrible things immediately – it can require up to several hours to cipher all of your files. Therefore, seeing the Trojan.Win32.AntiVM.pef detection is a clear signal that you must begin the removal procedure.

Where did I get the Trojan.Win32.AntiVM.pef?

General tactics of Trojan.Win32.AntiVM.pef injection are basic for all other ransomware examples. Those are one-day landing websites where users are offered to download and install the free software, so-called bait emails and hacktools. Bait emails are a pretty new tactic in malware spreading – you get the email that simulates some regular notifications about shipments or bank service conditions updates. Within 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 pretty uncomplicated, however, still demands a lot of focus. Malware can hide in different spots, and it is much better to prevent it even before it gets into your computer than to trust in an anti-malware program. Standard cybersecurity awareness is just an important item in the modern-day world, even if your interaction with a PC stays on YouTube videos. That can keep you a lot of money and time which you would spend while searching for a fix guide.

Trojan.Win32.AntiVM.pef malware technical details

File Info:

name: 359E68146503348C9BA0.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/9c4f879a3551378f993e1a4b45cf59c51519b4888ee4f4296a0420d5b0e89526crc32: ED8712E6md5: 359e68146503348c9ba0d60af058bc8dsha1: a07873bde55e2a370c5786ee774efeb7716bb427sha256: 9c4f879a3551378f993e1a4b45cf59c51519b4888ee4f4296a0420d5b0e89526sha512: 0b1e4961b62755c32fb9359f6edeed3d1623b8ed391e74d12443ceeb8d2bba8ce26eef0548236af65544839b045d4a393f6eff81f24a8a4d4df5c17c250dae6cssdeep: 49152:vbbMV4waPWS7vSQZmA0VZJHYm4ou18Y0GTTZmZsSPqLMk1Wn4WC4C2eNR:vbN/Pl2wm5VcEu6An2PqLMnPCW6type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T1D8D533B67C6A7651DAB99D708BD94C22291F3254DAD5CA7CFA037B017831D2E0BC3C1Asha3_384: 4987daa6dae6f1b1fcf49d9a53937577a2549c5e519357fa1a9969748a9d0d2b6999385c958ab67092aac20f7d7a8182ep_bytes: e84b0100005389e3538b73088b7b10fctimestamp: 2022-01-16 18:06:43

Version Info:

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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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