UDS:Trojan-Spy.Win32.Windigo

Seeing the UDS:Trojan-Spy.Win32.Windigo detection name usually means that your system is in big danger. This virus can correctly be identified as ransomware – sort of malware which ciphers your files and asks you to pay for their decryption. Removing it requires some unusual steps that must be done as soon as possible.

UDS:Trojan-Spy.Win32.Windigo detection is a malware detection you can spectate in your computer. It frequently shows up after the preliminary activities on your computer – opening the untrustworthy e-mail, clicking the advertisement in the Internet or setting up the program from suspicious resources. From the moment it appears, you have a short time to take action until it begins its destructive activity. And be sure – it is far better not to wait for these harmful things.

What is UDS:Trojan-Spy.Win32.Windigo virus?

UDS:Trojan-Spy.Win32.Windigo Summary

In summary, UDS:Trojan-Spy.Win32.Windigo ransomware actions in the infected computer are next:

  • SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug);
  • Behavioural detection: Executable code extraction – unpacking;
  • At least one process apparently crashed during execution;
  • Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE;
  • Presents an Authenticode digital signature;
  • Creates RWX memory;
  • Guard pages use detected – possible anti-debugging.;
  • A process attempted to delay the analysis task.;
  • Dynamic (imported) function loading detected;
  • Performs HTTP requests potentially not found in PCAP.;
  • A named pipe was used for inter-process communication;
  • Enumerates running processes;
  • Expresses interest in specific running processes;
  • CAPE extracted potentially suspicious content;
  • Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Spanish (Paraguay);
  • The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Collects and encrypts information about the computer likely to send to C2 server;
  • Creates a hidden or system file;
  • Checks the CPU name from registry, possibly for anti-virtualization;
  • Accessed credential storage registry keys;
  • Collects information to fingerprint the system;
  • Anomalous binary characteristics;
  • Ciphering the files located on the target’s disk drive — so the victim cannot check these files;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of security tools
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of anti-virus programs

Related domains:

wpad.local-net Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt!ml

Ransomware has been a major problem for the last 4 years. It is difficult to picture a more harmful malware for both individual users and organizations. The algorithms utilized in UDS:Trojan-Spy.Win32.Windigo (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 actually exists, and possibly will exist. However, that malware does not do all these terrible things immediately – it may require up to several hours to cipher all of your documents. Therefore, seeing the UDS:Trojan-Spy.Win32.Windigo detection is a clear signal that you should start the clearing procedure.

Where did I get the UDS:Trojan-Spy.Win32.Windigo?

Usual ways of UDS:Trojan-Spy.Win32.Windigo distribution are standard for all other ransomware examples. Those are one-day landing sites where users are offered to download the free program, so-called bait emails and hacktools. Bait emails are a pretty modern tactic in malware spreading – you get the e-mail that mimics some regular notifications about deliveries or bank service conditions changes. Within the email, there is a malicious 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 requires a lot of awareness. Malware can hide in different places, and it is far better to stop it even before it invades your system than to depend on an anti-malware program. Common cybersecurity awareness is just an important thing in the modern world, even if your relationship with a PC stays on YouTube videos. That may save you a great deal of money and time which you would certainly spend while searching for a fixing guide.

UDS:Trojan-Spy.Win32.Windigo malware technical details

File Info:

name: 0B6EEC8E38F4A3DF069D.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/9b39c124538cf8b232d6c17d4052ccec11d6a03ffc7c7cb7461315946009a396crc32: 0D7EDF4Emd5: 0b6eec8e38f4a3df069de944632d88b7sha1: 596cf16a7ad4b7fb2fb5f74f16f3198c302dde6bsha256: 9b39c124538cf8b232d6c17d4052ccec11d6a03ffc7c7cb7461315946009a396sha512: db80920bc2b99c0f64923c2b5e117e59002b87dd547e3637be3c705151c6e533f2b8c8acee9bb5b269e9a8d3c8741f520a548b38de925a4dcfc5c0110468e0f6ssdeep: 98304:bt/GzUmicbbv4hsfDtUSsac+Wo50yN4tNHOp/j6my9:b2URciCUtaHWo5rN4qq9type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T1A4263309B361C03DE126AB749D7683AB9D2B3EA0A731D4CFA2D455DA4B728D0DC3135Bsha3_384: 593ad48d73190032b4d40ee8d7fcf0d9c4cc27309b23897bfe8510e15bb8e9ba50bb46834628c2e8dee2f9400da24866ep_bytes: 8bff558bece806030000e8110000005dtimestamp: 2021-01-27 06:22:17

Version Info:

0: [No Data]

UDS:Trojan-Spy.Win32.Windigo also known as:

Elastic malicious (high confidence)
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ALYac Gen:Variant.Jaik.49513
Cylance Unsafe
K7GW Riskware ( 00584baa1 )
Cybereason malicious.a7ad4b
Arcabit Trojan.Jaik.DC169
Cyren W32/Kryptik.FSC.gen!Eldorado
Symantec ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
ESET-NOD32 WinGo/RanumBot.U
Kaspersky UDS:Trojan-Spy.Win32.Windigo.gen
BitDefender Gen:Variant.Jaik.49513
Avast Win32:Malware-gen
Ad-Aware Gen:Variant.Jaik.49513
Sophos Troj/Krypt-DY
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
FireEye Generic.mg.0b6eec8e38f4a3df
Ikarus Trojan.Agent
Microsoft Ransom:Win32/StopCrypt!ml
GData Win32.Trojan.BSE.WS9D4D
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
AhnLab-V3 CoinMiner/Win.Glupteba.R452572
Acronis suspicious
VBA32 BScope.Trojan.Krypter
Malwarebytes Trojan.MalPack.GS
MAX malware (ai score=89)
eGambit Unsafe.AI_Score_99%
AVG Win32:Malware-gen
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_60% (W)
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.300983.susgen

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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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