Win32/Packed.VMProtect.E

Spectating the Win32/Packed.VMProtect.E detection name means that your PC is in big danger. This malware can correctly be identified as ransomware – type of malware which ciphers your files and forces you to pay for their decryption. Removing it requires some specific steps that must be taken as soon as possible.

Win32/Packed.VMProtect.E detection is a virus detection you can spectate in your computer. It frequently shows up after the preliminary actions on your PC – opening the dubious e-mail messages, clicking the advertisement in the Internet or installing the program from untrustworthy resources. From the second it appears, you have a short time to act before it starts its harmful action. And be sure – it is better not to await these malicious things.

What is Win32/Packed.VMProtect.E virus?

Win32/Packed.VMProtect.E is ransomware-type malware. It searches for the files on your disk drives, ciphers it, and then asks you to pay the ransom for getting the decryption key. Besides making your files locked, this malware also does a ton of harm to your system. It modifies the networking settings in order to avoid you from checking out the removal articles or downloading the anti-malware program. Sometimes, Win32/Packed.VMProtect.E can also stop the launching of anti-malware programs.

Win32/Packed.VMProtect.E Summary

In summary, Win32/Packed.VMProtect.E malware actions in the infected computer are next:

  • Behavioural detection: Executable code extraction – unpacking;
  • Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE;
  • Creates RWX memory;
  • Dynamic (imported) function loading detected;
  • The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing;
  • The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.;
  • The executable is likely packed with VMProtect;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Tries to suspend Cuckoo threads to prevent logging of malicious activity;
  • Tries to unhook or modify Windows functions monitored by Cuckoo;
  • Encrypting the documents 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 anti-malware programs

Ransomware has been a headache for the last 4 years. It is challenging to imagine a more damaging virus for both individual users and companies. The algorithms used in Win32/Packed.VMProtect.E (usually, 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 currently exists, and possibly will exist. However, that virus does not do all these horrible things without delay – it may require up to a few hours to cipher all of your documents. Therefore, seeing the Win32/Packed.VMProtect.E detection is a clear signal that you have to begin the clearing process.

Where did I get the Win32/Packed.VMProtect.E?

Common tactics of Win32/Packed.VMProtect.E injection are common for all other ransomware examples. Those are one-day landing websites where victims are offered to download and install the free program, so-called bait e-mails and hacktools. Bait e-mails are a relatively modern method in malware distribution – you get the email that imitates some regular notifications about shipments or bank service conditions modifications. Inside of the email, there is a corrupted 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.

Preventing it looks quite easy, however, still requires tons of recognition. Malware can hide in various places, and it is better to stop it even before it gets into your system than to trust in an anti-malware program. Simple cybersecurity awareness is just an essential item in the modern world, even if your interaction with a PC stays on YouTube videos. That can save you a great deal of time and money which you would certainly spend while looking for a solution.

Win32/Packed.VMProtect.E malware technical details

File Info:

name: 906A30920714850DD358.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/1836d30c8e3259faa1bb21abb9dc8a0c2bc7e4b927596343ec7e1fe133fa1b23crc32: 85350D39md5: 906a30920714850dd35837e5b4d9a5c6sha1: 0603092d879ccd528fcea41c5aff017cac449ab7sha256: 1836d30c8e3259faa1bb21abb9dc8a0c2bc7e4b927596343ec7e1fe133fa1b23sha512: 754ac86fef3e5713dbb362bf3d7ef58b8331002099d550c3508619830f241b4218d3cb420b100b7ff35430e715ad42849871ceaba7c21906c1924874a7014bc2ssdeep: 98304:N+6oXU/1cDgCoZnr10ifGtGVEXfg2XsbXaiQ0Bg64Y8:I6oKFhfGTXopXk0Bg48type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T1FB1633867AC71158D0F0A73044CE7E658B6BB3679105A126A0A86CC7BFFF33F1E95681sha3_384: 35dab9e9095fdbc28c1d366eccc06aa34bd224eae802c71051947acdd7014adb6ed6dba87a14a4281f96dfb957bb3a0cep_bytes: eb085d21220000000000e9d8adfeff00timestamp: 2011-03-28 05:42:56

Version Info:

FileDescription: Windows 激活工具FileVersion: 1.8.0.0ProductName: Windows 激活工具ProductVersion: 1.8.0.0Translation: 0x0409 0x04e4

Win32/Packed.VMProtect.E also known as:

Bkav W32.AIDetect.malware2
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
MicroWorld-eScan Gen:Variant.Bulz.416501
FireEye Generic.mg.906a30920714850d
ALYac Gen:Variant.Bulz.416501
Cylance Unsafe
Sangfor Trojan.Win32.Save.a
Alibaba Ransom:Win32/PornoAsset.1c42cbe5
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_60% (W)
BitDefenderTheta Gen:NN.ZexaF.34742.@Z0@aG9umwci
tehtris Generic.Malware
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Packed.VMProtect.E
Kaspersky Trojan-Ransom.Win32.PornoAsset.dbrt
BitDefender Gen:Variant.Bulz.416501
Avast Win32:Dropper-gen [Drp]
Tencent Win32.Trojan.Pornoasset.Hqva
Ad-Aware Gen:Variant.Bulz.416501
Sophos Generic ML PUA (PUA)
McAfee-GW-Edition BehavesLike.Win32.Generic.rc
Trapmine malicious.moderate.ml.score
Emsisoft Gen:Variant.Bulz.416501 (B)
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
GData Gen:Variant.Bulz.416501
Avira HEUR/AGEN.1203975
MAX malware (ai score=87)
Kingsoft Win32.Troj.Undef.(kcloud)
Microsoft Trojan:Win32/Trickbot!ml
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
McAfee Packed-GV!906A30920714
Malwarebytes Malware.Heuristic.1003
APEX Malicious
Rising [email protected] (RDML:g+Cz8NosxHgjZzayYMSLPg)
Ikarus Trojan.Win32.VMProtect
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.300983.susgen
Fortinet W32/PossibleThreat
AVG Win32:Dropper-gen [Drp]
Cybereason malicious.d879cc

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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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