Trojan:Win32/Lockbit.RPA!MTB

Trojan:Win32/Lockbit.RPA!MTB is an identification label used by Microsoft Defender Antivirus, to recognize a specific variant of the Lockbit trojan. Lockbit is a form of ransomware designed to encrypt files on an infected computer, rendering them inaccessible until a ransom is paid to the attackers.

The Trojan:Win32/Lockbit.RPA!MTB detection specifically denotes a categorized variant of the Lockbit trojan identified by antivirus vendors. This variant may demonstrate distinct characteristics or behavior patterns that trigger its detection.

Upon infecting a computer with Trojan:Win32/Lockbit.RPA!MTB, the trojan typically infiltrates the system through various means, such as malicious email attachments, software vulnerabilities, or exploiting weak security measures. Once inside the system, the trojan proceeds to encrypt files using robust encryption algorithms, making them unusable without the corresponding decryption key.

Trojan:Win32/Lockbit.RPA!MTB detection is a virus detection you can spectate in your system. It usually appears after the preliminary actions on your computer – opening the untrustworthy e-mail, clicking the banner in the Internet or setting up the program from dubious resources. From the moment it shows up, you have a short time to take action before it starts its harmful activity. And be sure – it is better not to await these malicious effects.

What is Trojan:Win32/Lockbit.RPA!MTB virus?

Trojan:Win32/Lockbit.RPA!MTB 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 files locked, this malware additionally does a ton of harm to your system. It alters the networking setups in order to stop you from checking out the removal tutorials or downloading the antivirus. In some cases, Trojan:Win32/Lockbit.RPA!MTB can even prevent the setup of anti-malware programs.

Trojan:Win32/Lockbit.RPA!MTB Summary

Summarizingly, Trojan:Win32/Lockbit.RPA!MTB virus actions in the infected PC are next:

  • At least one process apparently crashed during execution;
  • The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing;
  • The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Ciphering the files kept on the target’s drive — so the victim cannot use these documents;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of anti-virus programs
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of anti-virus apps

Ransomware has actually been a horror story for the last 4 years. It is difficult to imagine a more hazardous malware for both individual users and organizations. The algorithms used in Trojan:Win32/Lockbit.RPA!MTB (usually, RHA-1028 or AES-256) are not hackable – with minor exclusions. To hack it with a brute force, you need to have a lot more time than our galaxy actually exists, and possibly will exist. However, that malware does not do all these terrible things without delay – it can take up to several hours to cipher all of your files. Hence, seeing the Trojan:Win32/Lockbit.RPA!MTB detection is a clear signal that you have to begin the removal procedure.

Where did I get the LockBit Trojan?

Ordinary ways of Trojan:Win32/Lockbit.RPA!MTB spreading are usual for all other ransomware examples. Those are one-day landing web pages where victims are offered to download and install the free program, so-called bait emails and hacktools. Bait emails are a pretty new strategy in malware spreading – you receive the e-mail that mimics some routine notifications about deliveries or bank service conditions updates. 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.

Preventing it looks quite simple, but still needs tons of attention. Malware can hide in various places, and it is far better to prevent it even before it goes into your PC than to depend on an anti-malware program. Common cybersecurity awareness is just an important item in the modern world, even if your interaction with a computer stays on YouTube videos. That may keep you a lot of time and money which you would spend while seeking a solution.

Trojan:Win32/Lockbit.RPA!MTB malware technical details

File Info:

name: CFF7328CE2C08299968C.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/b951e30e29d530b4ce998c505f1cb0b8adc96f4ba554c2b325c0bd90914ac944crc32: 345C1BA3md5: cff7328ce2c08299968c204264c87ab0sha1: e45a3a36599aa0b85beee2ee0084a94dee2cb875sha256: b951e30e29d530b4ce998c505f1cb0b8adc96f4ba554c2b325c0bd90914ac944sha512: a98316081647b1954d3ffdf14f6a70141c73d76231d869a9195d56406cccdfed076fbc8b8202231e82b885bf2a3666c4900cd4dcaf505858b0a3027316447ab5ssdeep: 3072:yEZw9X/FMbASkEMGA47hoZOd8cSgWSKtv2pVkTZvrcyOBoChWpwb1:flnkEw47h5+cxKt8V8ZvrhxChsw5type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T1DEF313629EA2B766CF02CF775EC7C0B2D32489DDDC73AA2E2371D1B56CDC6842092519sha3_384: 4ad2ac34dd641312498d4da422bd380303bd9dcae000e2cd0c7a34919097256290d36ec61f74269d1b7ffe4c8e7fb891ep_bytes: 900f1f440000e886fbffff6690e80fcftimestamp: 2022-07-14 10:29:09

Version Info:

0: [No Data]

Alternative detection names

Bkav W32.AIDetect.malware2
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
FireEye Generic.mg.cff7328ce2c08299
CAT-QuickHeal Ransom.Lockbit3.S28401281
Cylance Unsafe
VIPRE Gen:Variant.Ransom.Lockbit3.10
Sangfor Suspicious.Win32.Save.a
BitDefender Gen:Variant.Ransom.Lockbit3.10
Cybereason malicious.ce2c08
Arcabit Trojan.Ransom.Lockbit3.10
Cyren W32/Tibs.Y.gen!Eldorado
Symantec ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
tehtris Generic.Malware
APEX Malicious
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
Kaspersky VHO:Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Convagent.gen
MicroWorld-eScan Gen:Variant.Ransom.Lockbit3.10
Rising [email protected] (RDML:wR8PmUITrsCY5klAlvopJA)
Ad-Aware Gen:Variant.Ransom.Lockbit3.10
Emsisoft Gen:Variant.Ransom.Lockbit3.10 (B)
F-Secure Trojan.TR/Crypt.ZPACK.Gen
TrendMicro Ransom.Win32.LOCKBIT.SMYXCGD
McAfee-GW-Edition BehavesLike.Win32.Generic.cc
Trapmine malicious.high.ml.score
Sophos ML/PE-A + Mal/FakeAV-JC
Avira TR/Crypt.ZPACK.Gen
MAX malware (ai score=85)
Microsoft Trojan:Win32/Lockbit.RPA!MTB
ZoneAlarm VHO:Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Convagent.gen
GData Gen:Variant.Ransom.Lockbit3.10
AhnLab-V3 Ransomware/Win.LockBit.C5191980
ALYac Gen:Variant.Ransom.Lockbit3.10
Malwarebytes MachineLearning/Anomalous.100%
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.300983.susgen
BitDefenderTheta AI:Packer.021A0FEB1E
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_100% (D)

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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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