Win32/GenCBL.AQS

Seeing the Win32/GenCBL.AQS malware detection means that your computer is in big danger. This virus can correctly be identified as ransomware – virus which encrypts your files and forces you to pay for their decryption. Removing it requires some unusual steps that must be taken as soon as possible.

Win32/GenCBL.AQS detection is a malware detection you can spectate in your system. It usually appears after the preliminary procedures on your computer – opening the untrustworthy e-mail, clicking the advertisement in the Web or installing the program from untrustworthy resources. From the instance it shows up, you have a short time to take action until it begins its destructive action. And be sure – it is far better not to wait for these harmful things.

What is Win32/GenCBL.AQS virus?

Win32/GenCBL.AQS is ransomware-type malware. It looks for the files on your disk, ciphers it, and after that asks you to pay the ransom for getting the decryption key. Besides making your documents locked, this malware also does a lot of harm to your system. It alters the networking setups in order to avoid you from checking out the elimination tutorials or downloading the anti-malware program. Sometimes, Win32/GenCBL.AQS can even block the setup of anti-malware programs.

Win32/GenCBL.AQS Summary

Summarizingly, Win32/GenCBL.AQS malware actions in the infected system 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;
  • Presents an Authenticode digital signature;
  • Creates RWX memory;
  • Guard pages use detected – possible anti-debugging.;
  • Dynamic (imported) function loading detected;
  • Enumerates running processes;
  • CAPE extracted potentially suspicious content;
  • The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup;
  • Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup;
  • Created a service that was not started;
  • Anomalous binary characteristics;
  • Ciphering the files located on the target’s disks — so the victim cannot check these documents;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of anti-virus apps
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of security tools

Ransomware has actually been a nightmare for the last 4 years. It is hard to picture a more damaging virus for both individual users and companies. The algorithms utilized in Win32/GenCBL.AQS (generally, RHA-1028 or AES-256) are not hackable – with minor exclusions. To hack it with a brute force, you need more time than our galaxy actually exists, and possibly will exist. But that virus does not do all these horrible things without delay – it may take up to a few hours to cipher all of your files. Therefore, seeing the Win32/GenCBL.AQS detection is a clear signal that you should start the elimination process.

Where did I get the Win32/GenCBL.AQS?

Ordinary ways of Win32/GenCBL.AQS distribution are typical for all other ransomware variants. Those are one-day landing websites where victims are offered to download the free program, so-called bait e-mails and hacktools. Bait e-mails are a quite new method in malware distribution – you receive the email that simulates some normal notifications about deliveries or bank service conditions changes. Inside of the email, there is an infected MS Office file, or a link which leads to the exploit landing site.

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 various spots, and it is far better to stop it even before it invades your PC than to depend on an anti-malware program. Basic cybersecurity knowledge is just an essential thing in the modern world, even if your relationship with a PC stays on YouTube videos. That can save you a great deal of time and money which you would certainly spend while seeking a fix guide.

Win32/GenCBL.AQS malware technical details

File Info:

name: 4FD4DD4F793C5397732A.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/85cb0736c440c62d3e3096386a2f8dcc930429574e7112fec5bc4488cf0179c5crc32: 5D0658FFmd5: 4fd4dd4f793c5397732a3b965f27a030sha1: 608be2c73f12ef8f61ad475faebd26619d99255fsha256: 85cb0736c440c62d3e3096386a2f8dcc930429574e7112fec5bc4488cf0179c5sha512: 60c70225d81b8bc5700d5531823217cdbba1d8ad374a491fa8ff9ba186054a13301c9a0e67b3db6840fe2073d6073be358d251736c40c99a5055008006be9e40ssdeep: 49152:zG3Kb8qXWUNl3d2P77vRjGmLKBh1KKc73NoYpseWpui8xHEvx:C3Kb8e3N2zbRqwKL1ZeNoPZt8xHMtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T1C395F183F9D48FA7E01B58398AB8CCB54106FD5BBA109653B2D1F21F22743EB7609197sha3_384: 3b1827242991fa5eef09e6665441b1eaeda7a2be591e290f2dfc8ee90bdf2036f5520ee4cfcc684167abcd1e51adfca5ep_bytes: 558bec83ec14c745f401000000c745f0timestamp: 1984-03-07 13:28:12

Version Info:

CompanyName: Oracle CorporationFileDescription: Java(TM) Platform SE binaryFileVersion: 8.0.1210.13Full Version: 8.0.121-fcs-b13InternalName: javapackagerLegalCopyright: Copyright © 2016OriginalFilename: javapackager.exeProductName: Java(TM) Platform SE 8ProductVersion: 8.0.1210.13Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0

Win32/GenCBL.AQS also known as:

Bkav W32.AIDetect.malware2
Lionic Trojan.Win32.Morphisil.4!c
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
MicroWorld-eScan Gen:Variant.Razy.921425
FireEye Generic.mg.4fd4dd4f793c5397
ALYac Gen:Variant.Razy.921425
Cylance Unsafe
Zillya Trojan.Morphisil.Win32.47
K7AntiVirus Trojan ( 0058144e1 )
Alibaba Trojan:Win32/Morphisil.4755347b
K7GW Trojan ( 0058144e1 )
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_90% (W)
Symantec ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/GenCBL.AQS
APEX Malicious
Paloalto generic.ml
Cynet Malicious (score: 99)
Kaspersky Trojan.Win32.Morphisil.ra
BitDefender Gen:Variant.Razy.921425
NANO-Antivirus Trojan.Win32.Ssebot.jcbovq
Avast Win32:CrypterX-gen [Trj]
Tencent Malware.Win32.Gencirc.10cf2e79
Ad-Aware Gen:Variant.Razy.921425
Sophos Mal/Generic-S
DrWeb Trojan.Ssebot.2
TrendMicro TROJ_GEN.R047C0PIN21
McAfee-GW-Edition GenericRXPX-WC!4FD4DD4F793C
Emsisoft Gen:Variant.Razy.921425 (B)
Ikarus Trojan.Win32.Generic
GData Gen:Variant.Razy.921425
Jiangmin Trojan.Morphisil.bt
Avira TR/Morphisil.rssfn
Antiy-AVL GrayWare/Win32.Kryptik.ehls
Arcabit Trojan.Razy.DE0F51
Microsoft Trojan:Win32/Sabsik.FL.B!ml
AhnLab-V3 Trojan/Win.Generic.R441303
Acronis suspicious
McAfee GenericRXPX-WC!4FD4DD4F793C
MAX malware (ai score=88)
VBA32 BScope.TrojanRansom.Shade
Malwarebytes Trojan.Crypt
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.R047C0PIN21
Rising Trojan.Kryptik!1.C73F (CLASSIC)
Yandex Trojan.Morphisil!MF5y0Knqen0
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
eGambit PE.Heur.InvalidSig
Fortinet W32/GenKryptik.EMOA!tr
BitDefenderTheta Gen:NN.ZexaF.34294.3n1@aCt9nI
AVG Win32:CrypterX-gen [Trj]
Cybereason malicious.73f12e
Panda Trj/GdSda.A
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.122367326.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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