Win32/Gpcode.B

Spectating the Win32/Gpcode.B malware detection means that your PC is in big danger. This malware can correctly be named as ransomware – type of malware which encrypts your files and asks you to pay for their decryption. Stopping it requires some specific steps that must be done as soon as possible.

Win32/Gpcode.B detection is a malware detection you can spectate in your computer. It often shows up after the provoking actions on your PC – opening the suspicious e-mail, clicking the banner in the Web or installing the program from unreliable sources. From the instance it appears, you have a short time to do something about it before it starts its destructive action. And be sure – it is much better not to wait for these harmful actions.

What is Win32/Gpcode.B virus?

Win32/Gpcode.B is ransomware-type malware. It searches for the documents on your disk drives, ciphers it, and after that asks you to pay the ransom for getting the decryption key. Besides making your files locked, this virus additionally does a ton of damage to your system. It changes the networking setups in order to avoid you from checking out the removal articles or downloading the antivirus. Sometimes, Win32/Gpcode.B can additionally block the setup of anti-malware programs.

Win32/Gpcode.B Summary

In summary, Win32/Gpcode.B malware activities in the infected computer are next:

  • SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug);
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup;
  • Encrypting the documents located on the target’s disks — so the victim cannot open these files;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of anti-virus programs
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of security tools

Ransomware has actually been a nightmare for the last 4 years. It is challenging to imagine a more hazardous virus for both individuals and businesses. The algorithms utilized in Win32/Gpcode.B (typically, 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 malware does not do all these horrible things immediately – it can require up to several hours to cipher all of your files. Therefore, seeing the Win32/Gpcode.B detection is a clear signal that you must start the clearing procedure.

Where did I get the Win32/Gpcode.B?

Usual methods of Win32/Gpcode.B distribution are common for all other ransomware variants. Those are one-day landing websites where users are offered to download the free software, so-called bait emails and hacktools. Bait emails are a pretty modern method in malware spreading – you receive the email that mimics some standard notifications about shippings or bank service conditions modifications. Within the email, there is a malicious MS Office file, or a web 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 easy, but still needs tons of awareness. Malware can hide in various spots, and it is much better to stop it even before it invades your PC than to trust in an anti-malware program. Essential cybersecurity awareness is just an essential thing in the modern-day world, even if your relationship with a computer stays on YouTube videos. That can save you a lot of time and money which you would spend while trying to find a fixing guide.

Win32/Gpcode.B malware technical details

File Info:

name: F0DEAA5646F11DA0B2B2.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/1b0110625486e68c6a054d4d614b741c1666faaf9e9d917ccd581f650f44a831crc32: 24510427md5: f0deaa5646f11da0b2b276b4d99a6aacsha1: e8eee80b62171cfd318193535d5a83d9bcd2619fsha256: 1b0110625486e68c6a054d4d614b741c1666faaf9e9d917ccd581f650f44a831sha512: d88d54dff39456cacad8a6d1639c9a05db5f130f370f80c63ccee7f10e6b306bf1063a6d1e3932cac3539d631f893e65f7630195f745bfc9c545171ba8f08a58ssdeep: 3072:urA4TFHBTFiL7qZI3henSmmY2uxmRdEZTxba:uTBBsvuIxIXmwpbtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T13DC3AE1230D0CDF6D2A614354DC86F99E6FAE5340E354D636B98128EAF39ED64A3B343sha3_384: af3203d45121c81b07899d712384a4c507098eea1553aead22d73be41855da94e003948fed17e7bee00b6e9ba6614fc8ep_bytes: 6a6068c8694100e84e4c0000bf940000timestamp: 2005-05-11 10:10:43

Version Info:

0: [No Data]

Win32/Gpcode.B also known as:

Lionic Trojan.Win32.Gpcode.4!c
DrWeb Trojan.PGPCoder
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
FireEye Generic.mg.f0deaa5646f11da0
ALYac Trojan.PGPCoder.A
Cylance Unsafe
VIPRE Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
Sangfor Ransom.Win32.Gpcode.b
K7AntiVirus Trojan ( 000f13701 )
Alibaba Ransom:Win32/Gpcode.af064622
K7GW Trojan ( 000f13701 )
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_100% (W)
BitDefenderTheta Gen:NN.ZexaF.34212.hmW@a09t1hk
VirIT Trojan.Win32.Gpcode.A
Cyren W32/Gopper.HZLD-4651
Symantec Trojan.Gpcoder.B
ESET-NOD32 Win32/Gpcode.B
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_PGPCODER.A
Paloalto generic.ml
ClamAV Win.Trojan.Gpcode-6
Kaspersky Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Gpcode.b
BitDefender Trojan.PGPCoder.A
NANO-Antivirus Trojan.Win32.Gpcode.esho
MicroWorld-eScan Trojan.PGPCoder.A
Avast Win32:Malware-gen
Tencent Win32.Trojan.Gpcode.Eddu
Ad-Aware Trojan.PGPCoder.A
Emsisoft Trojan.PGPCoder.A (B)
Comodo TrojWare.Win32.Gpcode.B@43dv
Zillya Trojan.Gpcode.Win32.2
TrendMicro TROJ_PGPCODER.A
McAfee-GW-Edition GPcoder
CMC Generic.Win32.f0deaa5646!MD
Sophos Mal/Generic-R + Troj/Gpcode-B
Ikarus Trojan.Win32.Gpcode
GData Trojan.PGPCoder.A
Jiangmin Trojan/Gpcode.h
Webroot Trojan:Win32/Gpcode.A
Avira HEUR/AGEN.1240821
Antiy-AVL Trojan[Ransom]/Win32.Gpcode
Arcabit Trojan.PGPCoder.A
ZoneAlarm Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Gpcode.b
Microsoft Ransom:Win32/Gpcode.A
McAfee GPcoder
TACHYON Ransom/W32.Gpcode.118784
VBA32 BScope.Trojan.Encoder
Malwarebytes Generic.Malware/Suspicious
APEX Malicious
Rising Ransom.Gpcode!1.B145 (CLOUD)
MAX malware (ai score=100)
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.2018609.susgen
Fortinet W32/GPcoder!tr
AVG Win32:Malware-gen
Cybereason malicious.646f11
Panda Trj/PGPCoder.A

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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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