Win32/Virlock.F Virus Removal

Seeing the Win32/Virlock.F malware detection means that your computer is in big danger. This malware can correctly be named as ransomware – sort of malware which encrypts your files and asks you to pay for their decryption. Removing it requires some unusual steps that must be done as soon as possible.

Win32/Virlock.F detection is a malware detection you can spectate in your computer. It usually appears after the preliminary activities on your PC – opening the dubious email messages, clicking the banner in the Internet or installing the program from dubious sources. From the instance it shows up, you have a short time to do something about it until it begins its malicious action. And be sure – it is better not to await these destructive actions.

What is Win32/Virlock.F virus?

Win32/Virlock.F Summary

In summary, Win32/Virlock.F virus actions in the infected computer are next:

  • The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Anomalous binary characteristics;
  • Ciphering the documents kept on the victim’s disk — so the victim cannot open these files;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of security tools
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of security tools

Ransomware has actually been a nightmare for the last 4 years. It is challenging to picture a more harmful malware for both individual users and organizations. The algorithms utilized in Win32/Virlock.F (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 actually exists, and possibly will exist. But that virus does not do all these bad things without delay – it may take up to several hours to cipher all of your documents. Hence, seeing the Win32/Virlock.F detection is a clear signal that you need to begin the elimination process.

Where did I get the Win32/Virlock.F?

Routine methods of Win32/Virlock.F injection are common for all other ransomware examples. Those are one-day landing sites where users are offered to download the free software, so-called bait emails and hacktools. Bait emails are a quite modern method in malware distribution – you receive the email that imitates some regular notifications about shipments or bank service conditions updates. Within the email, there is an infected 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.

Avoiding it looks pretty simple, but still requires a lot of attention. Malware can hide in different places, and it is far better to stop it even before it invades your system than to trust in an anti-malware program. Common cybersecurity knowledge is just an essential item in the modern-day world, even if your interaction with a PC remains on YouTube videos. That can save you a lot of money and time which you would certainly spend while looking for a fixing guide.

Win32/Virlock.F malware technical details

File Info:

name: 54DBC7FCE6C6EFA8AC05.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/fad96aedf8f7574ef1e00019837ad3172abdabcce28851610dafd2d9d838b737crc32: 5949050Emd5: 54dbc7fce6c6efa8ac059c0f01e26b3bsha1: e06270950ecad8c42777151b0903c0ccda8acb2dsha256: fad96aedf8f7574ef1e00019837ad3172abdabcce28851610dafd2d9d838b737sha512: 3c8ae9003f71a4619da20dc2580eeb81c243eeda0c6f63b886956de4e4f0e711e35d9c9b76db93caf6f8b168dc201d4d7c1513d3318339914e58c0ddc7281164ssdeep: 12288:SltZdlf/wA0vTJ7/6OYCeMfCA83kWmiuvcTgWfoeckZECRbL7O3QwW4GdJZD:cdlZ6TJ7/6OZfCdkuhUdkiuPmQDdJZDtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T16775CD62110CDE8ACC06143724ABED968ABB7AF425EC313D9D710249FB74BBA1D51E3Dsha3_384: 0e2aa2134f9c071739594c14130cd7ef7c6e07afe947ac8a22398ddda3562ca306ff884e714990bfe8649fa2d32ca17bep_bytes: 87fbc1c90523d62bc28bca87da81efedtimestamp: 2024-01-25 14:31:07

Version Info:

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Win32/Virlock.F also known as:

Bkav W32.AIDetectMalware
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
MicroWorld-eScan Win32.Virlock.Gen.5
CAT-QuickHeal Ransom.PolyRansom.B2
Skyhigh BehavesLike.Win32.VirRansom.tc
McAfee W32/VirRansom
Malwarebytes Trojan.VirLock
Zillya Virus.PolyRansom.Win32.2
Sangfor Ransom.Win32.Save.a
K7AntiVirus Virus ( 0040f99f1 )
K7GW Virus ( 0040f99f1 )
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_100% (W)
Arcabit Win32.Virlock.Gen.5
Baidu Win32.Virus.Virlock.a
VirIT Win32.CryptorGen.A
Symantec W32.Virlock
tehtris Generic.Malware
ESET-NOD32 Win32/Virlock.F
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
APEX Malicious
ClamAV BC.Win.Virus.Ransom-9157.B
Kaspersky Virus.Win32.PolyRansom.a
BitDefender Win32.Virlock.Gen.5
NANO-Antivirus Trojan.Win32.PolyRansom.exypia
Avast Win32:VirLock [Inf]
Tencent Virus.Win32.Polyransom.a
TACHYON Virus/W32.VirRansom.C
Emsisoft Win32.Virlock.Gen.5 (B)
F-Secure Trojan.TR/Crypt.XPACK.Gen7
DrWeb Win32.VirLock.4
VIPRE Win32.Virlock.Gen.5
TrendMicro PE_VIRLOCK.E-O
FireEye Generic.mg.54dbc7fce6c6efa8
Sophos W32/VirRnsm-A
Ikarus Win32.Cryptor
Varist W32/S-85d93908!Eldorado
Avira TR/Crypt.XPACK.Gen7
Antiy-AVL Virus/Win32.PolyRansom.a
Xcitium Packed.Win32.Graybird.B@5hgpd5
Microsoft Trojan:Win32/NabucurObfs
ZoneAlarm Virus.Win32.PolyRansom.a
GData Win32.Virlock.Gen.5
Google Detected
AhnLab-V3 Win32/Nabucur.B
Acronis suspicious
BitDefenderTheta AI:FileInfector.47FA551513
ALYac Win32.Virlock.Gen.5
MAX malware (ai score=81)
VBA32 BScope.Trojan.Fuerboos
Cylance unsafe
Panda Generic Suspicious
TrendMicro-HouseCall PE_VIRLOCK.E-O
Rising Virus.VirLock!1.A08A (CLASSIC)
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
MaxSecure Virus.PolyRansom.a
Fortinet W32/Virlock.E
AVG Win32:VirLock [Inf]
Cybereason malicious.50ecad
DeepInstinct MALICIOUS

How to remove Win32/Virlock.F?

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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