Win32.Virlock.Gen.2

Spectating the Win32.Virlock.Gen.2 detection name means that your PC is in big danger. This computer virus can correctly be identified as ransomware – virus which encrypts your files and asks you to pay for their decryption. Stopping it requires some specific steps that must be taken as soon as possible.

Win32.Virlock.Gen.2 detection is a virus detection you can spectate in your system. It generally shows up after the provoking activities on your computer – opening the untrustworthy email messages, clicking the banner in the Internet or mounting the program from dubious sources. From the second it appears, you have a short time to do something about it until it starts its destructive action. And be sure – it is better not to wait for these harmful effects.

What is Win32.Virlock.Gen.2 virus?

Win32.Virlock.Gen.2 Summary

Summarizingly, Win32.Virlock.Gen.2 virus actions in the infected PC are next:

  • Behavioural detection: Executable code extraction – unpacking;
  • The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Ciphering the files kept on the target’s drive — so the victim cannot open these documents;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of anti-malware programs
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of anti-malware apps

Ransomware has actually been a major problem for the last 4 years. It is hard to realize a more hazardous malware for both individual users and corporations. The algorithms used in Win32.Virlock.Gen.2 (usually, 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 bad things immediately – it can take up to a few hours to cipher all of your documents. Therefore, seeing the Win32.Virlock.Gen.2 detection is a clear signal that you have to begin the elimination procedure.

Where did I get the Win32.Virlock.Gen.2?

Typical methods of Win32.Virlock.Gen.2 injection are common for all other ransomware examples. Those are one-day landing sites where users are offered to download the free program, so-called bait e-mails and hacktools. Bait e-mails are a relatively modern strategy in malware spreading – you get the e-mail that mimics some regular notifications about shipments or bank service conditions modifications. Inside of the e-mail, there is a malicious 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.

Preventing it looks quite simple, but still requires tons of attention. Malware can hide in various places, and it is much better to prevent it even before it goes into your system than to trust in an anti-malware program. Essential cybersecurity awareness is just an important thing in the modern world, even if your interaction with a PC stays on YouTube videos. That can save you a great deal of money and time which you would certainly spend while trying to find a fixing guide.

Win32.Virlock.Gen.2 malware technical details

File Info:

name: FF8A78C5E59318EBEE24.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/b8446cb7d284e0864755f97c4eb91c09d63dce0d27ae3fd49fc6415d6c304726crc32: B69CC653md5: ff8a78c5e59318ebee24c327ebbe1f48sha1: 31ed71ba84d66dbbd5c27f54825a49727835fe34sha256: b8446cb7d284e0864755f97c4eb91c09d63dce0d27ae3fd49fc6415d6c304726sha512: cce53cd02a91de391ca1c61cb030b91c3beb84e25cf3ce5d1e5482e6a6f92ad7a4860c2d507e925d2fe1985ae0f92e27fcaac5fd9681087d99d046ae2d7a1b48ssdeep: 24576:6pkBgt663j2q6G3SqvR2o8gMLx5oSu4/7ToGkv6g4gXIQRz6Nj:6kut6Ab7JvP54T46g4gX1ROZtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T19215E03D2583C83BC4A8C1B2AC0638904995C0685357C7E71FBD49576767ACFE47A3EAsha3_384: 9dc2d14690d689f0b591ccb01af2e364b0b42d224a0c4d2e92f6b1aecb2cd0048c7e0cfa71a37a52ad2647ee9d522d28ep_bytes: e8169d0e003df8feffff0f8506000000timestamp: 2015-02-07 09:53:36

Version Info:

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Win32.Virlock.Gen.2 also known as:

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Sangfor Suspicious.Win32.Save.a
K7AntiVirus Trojan ( 0040fa481 )
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_100% (W)
Baidu Win32.Virus.Virlock.e
Cyren W32/S-f22a1fdb!Eldorado
Symantec W32.Virlock!gen6
tehtris Generic.Malware
APEX Malicious
Paloalto generic.ml
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
Microsoft Ransom:Win32/ContiCrypt.LOD!MTB
NANO-Antivirus Trojan.Win32.Gena.doticp
Avast Win32:SwPatch [Wrm]
Rising Virus.VirLock!1.A08A (CLASSIC)
Sophos ML/PE-A + W32/VirRnsm-C
Comodo Virus.Win32.Virlock.jet@5jiemd
DrWeb Win32.VirLock.10
Zillya Virus.Virlock.Win32.1
TrendMicro PE_VIRLOCK.I-O
Trapmine malicious.high.ml.score
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
Jiangmin Win32/Polyransom.b
Avira TR/Crypt.ZPACK.Gen
MAX malware (ai score=82)
Antiy-AVL Trojan/Generic.ASVirus.1F3
Arcabit Win32.Virlock.Gen.2
SUPERAntiSpyware Ransom.PolyRansom/Variant
Google Detected
AhnLab-V3 Win32/Nabucur.D.X1506
BitDefenderTheta AI:FileInfector.D99EC0B613
ALYac Win32.Virlock.Gen.2
TACHYON Virus/W32.VirRansom
TrendMicro-HouseCall PE_VIRLOCK.I-O
Ikarus Virus.Win32.Virlock
Fortinet W32/Virlock.B
AVG Win32:SwPatch [Wrm]
Panda Trj/Genetic.gen

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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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