Win32:AceCrypter-Y [Cryp]

Seeing the Win32:AceCrypter-Y [Cryp] detection name usually means that your computer is in big danger. This malware can correctly be named as ransomware – type of malware which ciphers your files and asks you to pay for their decryption. Removing it requires some unusual steps that must be taken as soon as possible.

Win32:AceCrypter-Y [Cryp] detection is a malware detection you can spectate in your computer. It frequently appears after the provoking actions on your PC – opening the suspicious e-mail messages, clicking the advertisement in the Web or setting up the program from dubious resources. From the instance it shows up, you have a short time to take action before it begins its malicious action. And be sure – it is far better not to wait for these malicious effects.

What is Win32:AceCrypter-Y [Cryp] virus?

Win32:AceCrypter-Y [Cryp] Summary

In total, Win32:AceCrypter-Y [Cryp] malware activities in the infected PC are next:

  • SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug);
  • 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;
  • Performs HTTP requests potentially not found in PCAP.;
  • CAPE extracted potentially suspicious content;
  • Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Uzbek (Latin);
  • The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Deletes its original binary from disk;
  • Steals private information from local Internet browsers;
  • Spoofs its process name and/or associated pathname to appear as a legitimate process;
  • Creates a hidden or system file;
  • CAPE detected the Loki malware family;
  • Creates a copy of itself;
  • Harvests credentials from local FTP client softwares;
  • Harvests information related to installed instant messenger clients;
  • Harvests information related to installed mail clients;
  • Collects information to fingerprint the system;
  • Ciphering the files kept on the target’s disk — so the victim cannot use these documents;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of anti-malware programs
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of anti-malware programs

Ransomware has actually been a horror story for the last 4 years. It is hard to realize a more harmful malware for both individual users and corporations. The algorithms used in Win32:AceCrypter-Y [Cryp] (typically, 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 actually exists, and possibly will exist. However, that virus does not do all these unpleasant things instantly – it may require up to a few hours to cipher all of your files. Hence, seeing the Win32:AceCrypter-Y [Cryp] detection is a clear signal that you must start the elimination procedure.

Where did I get the Win32:AceCrypter-Y [Cryp]?

General ways of Win32:AceCrypter-Y [Cryp] injection are usual for all other ransomware variants. Those are one-day landing web pages where users are offered to download and install the free app, so-called bait emails and hacktools. Bait emails are a relatively modern strategy in malware distribution – you receive the e-mail that imitates some routine notifications about deliveries or bank service conditions shifts. Within the email, there is a corrupted 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.

Avoiding it looks fairly easy, but still needs a lot of awareness. Malware can hide in different spots, and it is much better to prevent it even before it invades your system than to rely upon an anti-malware program. Basic cybersecurity awareness is just an important item in the modern-day world, even if your relationship with a computer remains on YouTube videos. That may keep you a lot of money and time which you would certainly spend while searching for a fixing guide.

Win32:AceCrypter-Y [Cryp] malware technical details

File Info:

name: B38C5B7363ACF4D9FFD6.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/ac6f7571c4ce13a3cac40119e91c79961abdf578b2f085af53c316c6943ffbb5crc32: 93637272md5: b38c5b7363acf4d9ffd6b221dcd03de7sha1: 7d031cc74805b63c064cea04e6b9ac4c76e5bbb5sha256: ac6f7571c4ce13a3cac40119e91c79961abdf578b2f085af53c316c6943ffbb5sha512: 27b439dd58809f35ae9bbba14ec0cafb947488dff49d787387c867d10973491618d62f83e505f84a8683311725364b96f0280ce26c2f647398c42958dad9670fssdeep: 6144:WSrvUuRxSBjC4KvUaZ5psyw8tWh2MT65UchSdDlclTno:vIkINTKMapsywJT9dDlcBtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T1ED449E10BBA0D035F0B712F4597A83A9BA2E7EA19B2441CB62D43BEE57356D4EC31317sha3_384: 27cb7852aa8bcb989782eea1a6f69dbfb8aecea8f6af7a60cc8f0ba99706e0d5f43788dacbcbd278a0b05d10af4044f9ep_bytes: 8bff558bece826aa0000e8110000005dtimestamp: 2021-02-12 14:30:05

Version Info:

Translations: 0x0203 0x02bc

Win32:AceCrypter-Y [Cryp] also known as:

Bkav W32.AIDetect.malware2
Lionic Trojan.Win32.Androm.m!c
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
MicroWorld-eScan Trojan.GenericKD.50267005
FireEye Generic.mg.b38c5b7363acf4d9
CAT-QuickHeal Ransom.Stop.P5
McAfee Packed-GDT!B38C5B7363AC
Cylance Unsafe
Sangfor Trojan.Win32.Save.a
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_100% (W)
BitDefender Trojan.GenericKD.50267005
K7GW Trojan ( 005944151 )
K7AntiVirus Trojan ( 005944151 )
VirIT Trojan.Win32.Genus.LFT
Cyren W32/Kryptik.GNZ.gen!Eldorado
tehtris Generic.Malware
ESET-NOD32 Win32/PSW.Fareit.L
APEX Malicious
Paloalto generic.ml
ClamAV Win.Malware.Pwsx-9950009-0
Kaspersky HEUR:Backdoor.Win32.Androm.gen
Alibaba Backdoor:Win32/Raccrypt.d848a702
NANO-Antivirus Trojan.Win32.Stealer.jpaesm
Avast Win32:AceCrypter-Y [Cryp]
Tencent Trojan.Win32.Agent.zaj
Ad-Aware Trojan.GenericKD.50267005
TACHYON Trojan/W32.Agent.269312.JM
Sophos Mal/Generic-S + Troj/Krypt-FV
Comodo Malware@#lqwr6qxwfvqx
DrWeb Trojan.DownLoader44.58969
Zillya Trojan.Fareit.Win32.38754
TrendMicro TrojanSpy.Win32.LOKI.PUHBAZCLTB
McAfee-GW-Edition BehavesLike.Win32.Rontokbro.dh
Trapmine malicious.high.ml.score
Emsisoft Trojan.GenericKD.50267005 (B)
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
GData Win32.Trojan.PSE.1400VVW
Jiangmin Backdoor.Androm.bdgx
Avira TR/Crypt.ZPACK.rwucr
Kingsoft Win32.Hack.Undef.(kcloud)
Arcabit Trojan.Generic.D2FF037D
ZoneAlarm HEUR:Backdoor.Win32.Androm.gen
Microsoft Trojan:Win32/Raccrypt.GJ!MTB
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
AhnLab-V3 Trojan/Win.MalPE.R491209
Acronis suspicious
ALYac Spyware.LokiBot
MAX malware (ai score=85)
VBA32 Backdoor.Androm
Malwarebytes Trojan.MalPack.GS
TrendMicro-HouseCall TrojanSpy.Win32.LOKI.PUHBAZCLTB
Rising Trojan.Kryptik!8.8 (KTSE)
Ikarus Trojan.Crypter
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.73688777.susgen
Fortinet W32/Packed.GEE!tr
AVG Win32:AceCrypter-Y [Cryp]
Cybereason malicious.74805b
Panda Trj/RansomGen.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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