W32/Mato-N

Seeing the W32/Mato-N malware detection means that your system is in big danger. This computer virus can correctly be identified as ransomware – type of malware which encrypts your files and asks you to pay for their decryption. Deleteing it requires some peculiar steps that must be taken as soon as possible.

W32/Mato-N detection is a malware detection you can spectate in your system. It usually shows up after the provoking procedures on your PC – opening the dubious e-mail, clicking the advertisement in the Web or installing the program from suspicious resources. From the instance it shows up, you have a short time to do something about it until it begins its destructive action. And be sure – it is better not to wait for these harmful effects.

What is W32/Mato-N virus?

W32/Mato-N Summary

In total, W32/Mato-N virus actions in the infected computer are next:

  • Sample contains Overlay data;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Ciphering the files kept on the target’s disk drive — so the victim cannot open these documents;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of security tools
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of anti-virus apps

Ransomware has been a nightmare for the last 4 years. It is challenging to picture a more dangerous virus for both individual users and companies. The algorithms utilized in W32/Mato-N (usually, RHA-1028 or AES-256) are not hackable – with minor exclusions. To hack it with a brute force, you need to have more time than our galaxy already exists, and possibly will exist. However, that virus does not do all these horrible things without delay – it can require up to several hours to cipher all of your documents. Thus, seeing the W32/Mato-N detection is a clear signal that you have to begin the removal process.

Where did I get the W32/Mato-N?

General ways of W32/Mato-N distribution are standard for all other ransomware variants. Those are one-day landing websites where victims are offered to download and install the free app, so-called bait emails and hacktools. Bait e-mails are a relatively new method in malware spreading – you get the email that mimics some regular notifications about shipments or bank service conditions updates. Inside of the e-mail, 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.

Preventing it looks fairly simple, however, still needs tons of recognition. Malware can hide in different spots, and it is better to stop it even before it goes into your computer than to trust in an anti-malware program. Basic cybersecurity awareness is just an important thing in the modern-day world, even if your interaction with a PC stays on YouTube videos. That can keep you a great deal of time and money which you would certainly spend while seeking a fixing guide.

W32/Mato-N malware technical details

File Info:

name: 3C78853DFF1237B8F717.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/8b6f1e08153fa11280f5eabf8f78dd6335afee463f6686688100297e6680ca06crc32: 6C902BB0md5: 3c78853dff1237b8f717518c8861d6f0sha1: 207c11010db1ada3ddd6ce79dc81e75225c78281sha256: 8b6f1e08153fa11280f5eabf8f78dd6335afee463f6686688100297e6680ca06sha512: a9e3de584ee5ba3efdd83de049d0e593bc43bad1f35ae4f49b4639a224d4d2b3993e753f71a25797c7269e1538444f3ae266a6f8566f24a8e9ec5168c832cccessdeep: 3072://5F/E7tEf0x+p+tYlpJH7iXQNgggHlxDZiYLK5Wpp:/hF4c8+wWJH7igNgjdFKstype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T186F3D56D3390E33AE21585F83A219268549EFC3405DA8C1FEBC36B167AA5DD3E630753sha3_384: c159bbee2650b601fa1e6264882cba4011228d0f9c625543ce8699cab3c6c5dbaee50772ab8c4d327487e8bbdf738aa9ep_bytes: 68a8444000e8eeffffff000000000000timestamp: 2006-11-27 09:24:01

Version Info:

0: [No Data]

W32/Mato-N also known as:

Bkav W32.FamVT.RegVdb.Trojan
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
DrWeb Trojan.DownLoader7.3730
MicroWorld-eScan Trojan.GenericKDZ.82650
ClamAV Win.Trojan.VBGeneric-6735888-0
CAT-QuickHeal Worm.Ludbaruma.A3
McAfee W32/Rontokbro.gen@MM
Malwarebytes Virut.Virus.FileInfector.DDS
Zillya Trojan.RegrunGen.Win32.1
Sangfor Ransom.Win32.Foreign_11.se
K7AntiVirus P2PWorm ( 0050fa4b1 )
K7GW P2PWorm ( 0050fa4b1 )
Cybereason malicious.dff123
BitDefenderTheta Gen:NN.ZevbaF.36196.kmX@aGiqc!n
VirIT Trojan.Win32.DownLoader7.FNM
Cyren W32/S-2ee348b2!Eldorado
Symantec Trojan.Gen.MBT
ESET-NOD32 Win32/VB.ORD
Zoner Trojan.Win32.70598
APEX Malicious
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
Kaspersky Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Blocker.kpuo
BitDefender Trojan.GenericKDZ.82650
NANO-Antivirus Trojan.Win32.Regrun.dxtouo
Avast Win32:Evo-gen [Trj]
Tencent Trojan.Win32.Blocker.wd
Emsisoft Trojan.GenericKDZ.82650 (B)
F-Secure Trojan.TR/Agent.gdnw
Baidu Win32.Worm.VB.k
VIPRE Trojan.GenericKDZ.82650
McAfee-GW-Edition BehavesLike.Win32.Generic.cm
Trapmine malicious.high.ml.score
FireEye Generic.mg.3c78853dff1237b8
Sophos W32/Mato-N
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
GData Win32.Worm.Ludbaruma.A
Jiangmin Trojan.Blocker.tav
Avira TR/Agent.gdnw
MAX malware (ai score=89)
Antiy-AVL GrayWare/Win32.Agent.ojw
Xcitium TrojWare.Win32.Injector.FZZA@57zyc0
Arcabit Trojan.Generic.D142DA
ZoneAlarm Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Blocker.kpuo
Microsoft Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.B!ml
Google Detected
Acronis suspicious
ALYac Trojan.GenericKDZ.82650
TACHYON Trojan/W32.VB-Ludbaruma.Zen.C
Cylance unsafe
Rising Worm.Ludbaruma!1.BDC8 (CLASSIC)
Ikarus Trojan.AgentMB.VB
MaxSecure Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Blocker.kpuo
Fortinet W32/Regrun.PKE!tr
AVG Win32:Evo-gen [Trj]
DeepInstinct MALICIOUS
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_100% (W)

How to remove W32/Mato-N?

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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