Trojan:Win32/PWSZbot.GSB!MTB

Spectating the Trojan:Win32/PWSZbot.GSB!MTB malware detection means that your computer is in big danger. This computer virus can correctly be identified as ransomware – type of malware which ciphers your files and asks you to pay for their decryption. Stopping it requires some unusual steps that must be done as soon as possible.

Trojan:Win32/PWSZbot.GSB!MTB detection is a virus detection you can spectate in your system. It usually appears after the provoking activities on your computer – opening the untrustworthy email, clicking the banner in the Web or installing the program from untrustworthy sources. From the instance it appears, you have a short time to act until it begins its harmful action. And be sure – it is far better not to wait for these destructive things.

What is Trojan:Win32/PWSZbot.GSB!MTB virus?

Trojan:Win32/PWSZbot.GSB!MTB Summary

In summary, Trojan:Win32/PWSZbot.GSB!MTB malware actions in the infected computer are next:

  • 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;
  • Anomalous file deletion behavior detected (10+);
  • Dynamic (imported) function loading detected;
  • Reads data out of its own binary image;
  • A process created a hidden window;
  • Drops a binary and executes it;
  • Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Arabic (Libya);
  • The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing;
  • Executable file is packed/obfuscated with MPRESS;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Created a process from a suspicious location;
  • Anomalous binary characteristics;
  • Ciphering the files kept on the victim’s disk — so the victim cannot use these documents;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of anti-virus apps
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of anti-virus programs

Ransomware has actually been a headache for the last 4 years. It is challenging to realize a more harmful malware for both individuals and businesses. The algorithms used in Trojan:Win32/PWSZbot.GSB!MTB (generally, 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 already exists, and possibly will exist. However, that malware does not do all these terrible things instantly – it can take up to several hours to cipher all of your files. Therefore, seeing the Trojan:Win32/PWSZbot.GSB!MTB detection is a clear signal that you must begin the elimination process.

Where did I get the Trojan:Win32/PWSZbot.GSB!MTB?

Usual methods of Trojan:Win32/PWSZbot.GSB!MTB distribution are basic for all other ransomware variants. Those are one-day landing sites where users are offered to download the free app, so-called bait e-mails and hacktools. Bait emails are a relatively new strategy in malware distribution – you receive the e-mail that mimics some standard notifications about shipments or bank service conditions shifts. Within the e-mail, there is a malicious MS Office file, or a web link which opens the exploit landing site.

Malicious email spam

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

Avoiding it looks pretty easy, however, still needs a lot of attention. Malware can hide in different spots, and it is much better to prevent it even before it invades your PC than to depend on an anti-malware program. Standard cybersecurity knowledge is just an essential item in the modern world, even if your relationship with a computer remains on YouTube videos. That can keep you a great deal of time and money which you would spend while searching for a fix guide.

Trojan:Win32/PWSZbot.GSB!MTB malware technical details

File Info:

name: E33DEC975185C99D3391.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/4d171b387a796f638bf3714be7993c5673e55eef45109a0ce5a6cf6014f3c1b1crc32: 4BE56B2Dmd5: e33dec975185c99d3391dc1b29955b5dsha1: 35e8857a37d21b0a0dc65559823c37249ecab9ecsha256: 4d171b387a796f638bf3714be7993c5673e55eef45109a0ce5a6cf6014f3c1b1sha512: badbc2329f291b82419061580aa2f2bb6464c67a58b4d4103e1e616cd33ef69a15054bb37396a67ebd7b42910b5a8b801668409411d0da41fe24062e218a5c48ssdeep: 192:FlF5m//mmV0VNUhlT/RT0ygGkYp2Npar8wfmt/aL0Pn7SzCcZFrQQ8o1WQk9B:FlF5u+XVNu9/efXYp2N68wfmt5+CIipbtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T11CF28736D7DD44B4F37B8A3E95B74289882BBD303B01A9DEA18D715105337C6C9B069Esha3_384: 2f658b516b783e4f1bcbf7402cf3af23bce1a8db304e7dda6d6ff72af621adaf071301e7314b1f476ff06615b1d3305eep_bytes: 57565351e87ef4ffffc3cccccccccccctimestamp: 1973-03-03 10:25:35

Version Info:

CompanyName: JineJongFileDescription: JineJong companyFileVersion: Version 2.5.23InternalName: JineJongLegalCopyright: Copyright by JineJongOriginalFilename: JineJongTranslation: 0x040b 0x04e2

Trojan:Win32/PWSZbot.GSB!MTB also known as:

Bkav W32.AIDetect.malware1
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
MicroWorld-eScan Trojan.Ppatre.Gen.1
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ALYac Trojan.Ppatre.Gen.1
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Sangfor Suspicious.Win32.Save.a
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CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_100% (D)
Baidu Win32.Trojan-Downloader.Waski.a
Cyren W32/Upatre.GR.gen!Eldorado
ESET-NOD32 Win32/TrojanDownloader.Waski.A
APEX Malicious
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
Kaspersky Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Upatre.bla
BitDefender Trojan.Ppatre.Gen.1
NANO-Antivirus Trojan.Win32.Upatre.dfecyf
Avast Win32:Agent-AULS [Trj]
Tencent Malware.Win32.Gencirc.10b0c5b0
Ad-Aware Trojan.Ppatre.Gen.1
Sophos ML/PE-A + Troj/HkMain-AZ
Comodo TrojWare.Win32.TrojanDownloader.Upatre.AAL@5iclp5
DrWeb Trojan.DownLoad3.34292
VIPRE Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Cutwail.bza (v)
TrendMicro TROJ_UPATRE.SM37
McAfee-GW-Edition BehavesLike.Win32.Generic.nt
Emsisoft Trojan.Ppatre.Gen.1 (B)
Ikarus Trojan.Win32.Bublik
GData Win32.Trojan-Downloader.Upatre.BK
Jiangmin TrojanDownloader.Upatre.p
Avira HEUR/AGEN.1135285
Antiy-AVL Trojan[Downloader]/Win32.Upatre
Arcabit Trojan.Ppatre.Gen.1
SUPERAntiSpyware Trojan.Agent/Gen-Downloader
Microsoft Trojan:Win32/PWSZbot.GSB!MTB
AhnLab-V3 Downloader/Win32.Upatre.C2673332
Acronis suspicious
McAfee Upatre-FAEL!E33DEC975185
MAX malware (ai score=87)
VBA32 Trojan.Download
Malwarebytes Malware.AI.350260953
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_UPATRE.SM37
Rising Downloader.Waski!8.184 (TFE:dGZlOgIHHEf+jZx7dg)
Yandex Trojan.GenAsa!+rIQ7cDoUXQ
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
MaxSecure Trojan.Upatre.Gen
Fortinet W32/Waski.A!tr
BitDefenderTheta Gen:NN.ZexaF.34114.cq1@a8Vb8fmG
AVG Win32:Agent-AULS [Trj]
Cybereason malicious.75185c
Panda Trj/Genetic.gen

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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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