Win32/Virlock.AA

Spectating the Win32/Virlock.AA detection means that your computer is in big danger. This computer virus can correctly be named as ransomware – virus which ciphers your files and asks you to pay for their decryption. Removing it requires some specific steps that must be done as soon as possible.

Win32/Virlock.AA detection is a virus detection you can spectate in your computer. It generally shows up after the provoking actions on your computer – opening the suspicious e-mail messages, clicking the advertisement in the Internet or mounting the program from dubious sources. From the second it appears, you have a short time to act before it begins its harmful activity. And be sure – it is much better not to await these destructive effects.

What is Win32/Virlock.AA virus?

Win32/Virlock.AA is ransomware-type malware. It searches for the files on your disk, ciphers it, and then asks you to pay the ransom for getting the decryption key. Besides making your files locked, this malware additionally does a ton of harm to your system. It changes the networking settings in order to avoid you from looking for the removal articles or downloading the antivirus. In some cases, Win32/Virlock.AA can even prevent the launching of anti-malware programs.

Win32/Virlock.AA Summary

In summary, Win32/Virlock.AA ransomware actions in the infected PC are next:

  • At least one process apparently crashed during execution;
  • Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE;
  • The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • CAPE detected the VirLock malware family;
  • Encrypting the documents kept on the target’s disk drives — 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 programs

Ransomware has actually been a headache for the last 4 years. It is difficult to imagine a more dangerous virus for both individuals and organizations. The algorithms utilized in Win32/Virlock.AA (typically, 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 already exists, and possibly will exist. But that malware does not do all these horrible things instantly – it can take up to a few hours to cipher all of your files. Hence, seeing the Win32/Virlock.AA detection is a clear signal that you need to start the elimination process.

Where did I get the Win32/Virlock.AA?

Usual ways of Win32/Virlock.AA distribution are typical for all other ransomware variants. Those are one-day landing sites where users are offered to download the free software, so-called bait e-mails and hacktools. Bait emails are a pretty modern strategy in malware spreading – you receive the e-mail that imitates some routine notifications about shippings or bank service conditions modifications. Within the email, there is an infected MS Office file, or a web link which leads to the exploit landing site.

Malicious email spam

Malicious email message. This one tricks you to open the phishing website.

Preventing it looks quite simple, but still needs tons of recognition. Malware can hide in various places, and it is far better to stop it even before it goes into your PC than to depend on an anti-malware program. Common cybersecurity awareness is just an essential item in the modern world, even if your interaction with a computer stays on YouTube videos. That can save you a lot of money and time which you would certainly spend while trying to find a solution.

Win32/Virlock.AA malware technical details

File Info:

name: 2EE279A2F4ED33DE783F.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/2a81e10c46ee9160592f263e290e1606afe6bbffbb6ca33ec30b1c3978bedbdccrc32: 2E236287md5: 2ee279a2f4ed33de783f2c7c981ede35sha1: fc218a11240453e9cda79e85d4cc4db9e923e8easha256: 2a81e10c46ee9160592f263e290e1606afe6bbffbb6ca33ec30b1c3978bedbdcsha512: 29228dfba942a6df3bd0847be9d75335772063197133fdfce34cb52a9ad6ea41bd9231b04bb706a3e788e03ac5862671b61bec47b6775b1f235132f42a415ec6ssdeep: 24576:Jf2TfU8apqEtw18V2QqMDSwaeH8wpZ1FGgmfOCa:4TypqEtw18V2QAwaeH8+Z1pmfOtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T15015CFE0BC59926BE02115B489E3633442BA7C134D9DD007E653FE2A58F6A372D73E8Dsha3_384: 2657e34531018a4d24718ab6cfcdd73d2532d0214741b28c8ec1cf5b38b4471f7a8c7a9d22b39984ff5fcf1ed07da648ep_bytes: e835790d003d21ffffff0f858d000000timestamp: 2015-01-06 00:36:08

Version Info:

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Win32/Virlock.AA also known as:

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Elastic malicious (high confidence)
DrWeb Trojan.Packed2.42446
MicroWorld-eScan Gen:Variant.Fragtor.35520
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ALYac Gen:Variant.Fragtor.35520
Cylance Unsafe
Zillya Virus.Virlock.Win32.1
Sangfor Virus.Win32.PolyRansom.buxin
K7AntiVirus Virus ( 005662d71 )
Alibaba Ransom:Win32/Polyransom.A
K7GW Virus ( 005662d71 )
Cybereason malicious.2f4ed3
BitDefenderTheta AI:Packer.0AC281AA1F
Cyren W32/S-143da1e3!Eldorado
Symantec W32.Virlock!inf4
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Virlock.AA
APEX Malicious
Paloalto generic.ml
ClamAV Win.Virus.Virlock-6804475-0
Kaspersky Virus.Win32.PolyRansom.b
BitDefender Gen:Variant.Fragtor.35520
NANO-Antivirus Trojan.Win32.VirLock.dtitwg
Avast Win32:VirLock-B [Trj]
Tencent Trojan.Win32.BitCoinMiner.la
Ad-Aware Gen:Variant.Fragtor.35520
TACHYON Virus/W32.VirRansom
Sophos ML/PE-A + W32/VirRnsm-C
Comodo TrojWare.Win32.Virlock.XU@5xaovq
VIPRE Virus.Win32.Nabucur.b (v)
TrendMicro TROJ_GEN.R002C0OKR21
McAfee-GW-Edition BehavesLike.Win32.VirRansom.cc
FireEye Generic.mg.2ee279a2f4ed33de
Emsisoft Gen:Variant.Fragtor.35520 (B)
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
GData Gen:Variant.Fragtor.35520
Jiangmin Win32/Polyransom.b
MaxSecure Virus.PolyRansom.b
Avira TR/Crypt.XPACK.Gen2
Antiy-AVL Trojan/Generic.ASBOL.C581
Microsoft Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.B!ml
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
Acronis suspicious
McAfee W32/VirRansom.b
MAX malware (ai score=81)
Malwarebytes Trojan.VirLock
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.R002C0OKR21
Rising Virus.VirLock!1.A08A (CLASSIC)
Ikarus Trojan.Win32.Agent
eGambit Unsafe.AI_Score_98%
Fortinet W32/Virlock.D
AVG Win32:VirLock-B [Trj]
Panda Trj/Genetic.gen
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_100% (W)

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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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