Win32:Buterat-WQ [Trj] Virus Removal

Spectating the Win32:Buterat-WQ [Trj] malware detection usually means that your system is in big danger. This virus can correctly be identified as ransomware – type of malware which ciphers your files and asks you to pay for their decryption. Removing it requires some peculiar steps that must be done as soon as possible.

Win32:Buterat-WQ [Trj] detection is a malware detection you can spectate in your computer. It generally appears after the provoking activities on your computer – opening the dubious email messages, clicking the banner in the Internet or mounting the program from suspicious resources. From the moment it appears, you have a short time to take action before it begins its destructive activity. And be sure – it is far better not to await these harmful effects.

What is Win32:Buterat-WQ [Trj] virus?

Win32:Buterat-WQ [Trj] is ransomware-type malware. It searches for the documents on your disks, encrypts it, and then asks you to pay the ransom for getting the decryption key. Besides making your files inaccessible, this virus also does a ton of damage to your system. It alters the networking setups in order to stop you from looking for the removal manuals or downloading the antivirus. In some cases, Win32:Buterat-WQ [Trj] can additionally block the launching of anti-malware programs.

Win32:Buterat-WQ [Trj] Summary

In total, Win32:Buterat-WQ [Trj] virus actions in the infected PC are next:

  • HTTPS urls from behavior.;
  • Reads data out of its own binary image;
  • The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Attempts to modify proxy settings;
  • Touches a file containing cookies, possibly for information gathering;
  • Ciphering the documents located on the victim’s drive — so the victim cannot check 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 major problem for the last 4 years. It is hard to realize a more dangerous malware for both individual users and businesses. The algorithms used in Win32:Buterat-WQ [Trj] (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. But that malware does not do all these terrible things instantly – it can require up to several hours to cipher all of your files. Therefore, seeing the Win32:Buterat-WQ [Trj] detection is a clear signal that you must start the removal process.

Where did I get the Win32:Buterat-WQ [Trj]?

Typical ways of Win32:Buterat-WQ [Trj] spreading are standard for all other ransomware variants. Those are one-day landing websites where users are offered to download the free app, so-called bait emails and hacktools. Bait e-mails are a relatively new tactic in malware spreading – you receive the e-mail that imitates some standard notifications about shippings or bank service conditions shifts. Inside of the e-mail, there is a corrupted MS Office file, or a link which leads to the exploit landing page.

Malicious email spam

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

Avoiding it looks fairly easy, however, still needs a lot of attention. Malware can hide in various spots, and it is much better to stop it even before it goes into your computer than to rely upon an anti-malware program. Common cybersecurity knowledge is just an essential thing in the modern-day world, even if your relationship with a PC stays on YouTube videos. That may keep you a great deal of time and money which you would certainly spend while trying to find a fixing guide.

Win32:Buterat-WQ [Trj] malware technical details

File Info:

name: F4ECAED029715F07D931.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/7036bf94a82ef9e1ab2d031e27c9c603b9cc1ad98909bc0f486f23548cc7ef11crc32: 0B1DA1F0md5: f4ecaed029715f07d93161da16a6f1acsha1: dd3e8c57e587fa674be86e94b130214987c2685bsha256: 7036bf94a82ef9e1ab2d031e27c9c603b9cc1ad98909bc0f486f23548cc7ef11sha512: 223e0a620d419b2fa1d26c5cf008a0518dde4d3a40e26b07e755e0aaa4f21d39bb86fbcab84f6c2ad844a150f90c466d61e65b60ce24cfcd248050275ac7bd14ssdeep: 1536:zttdse4OcUmWQIvEPZo6E5sEFdUVNQgA2w6TNle5K:Tdse4OlQZo6EKEFdMM29le5Ktype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T196636D66B2E9C277D1E318B62EAD9A70C4FEBD3425B0D4C2D310ED8B5AA06D2C535347sha3_384: 094e4828887239972309b3bb26cee079fb257802347771cf51ed9c87bcba454e13c6418fa7b46e54061c5ebb866b5c54ep_bytes: 558becb800180000e84d220000535657timestamp: 2012-11-22 17:54:19

Version Info:

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Win32:Buterat-WQ [Trj] also known as:

Bkav W32.AIDetectMalware
AVG Win32:Buterat-WQ [Trj]
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
MicroWorld-eScan Generic.Dacic.1A7FA519.A.72ECD27B
Skyhigh BehavesLike.Win32.Generic.kh
McAfee GenericRXHT-PZ!F4ECAED02971
Malwarebytes SpyVoltar.Spyware.Stealer.DDS
VIPRE Generic.Dacic.1A7FA519.A.72ECD27B
Sangfor Suspicious.Win32.Save.a
Cybereason malicious.029715
VirIT Trojan.Win32.Genus.URY
Symantec Infostealer.Scapzilla
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/SpyVoltar.B
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
APEX Malicious
ClamAV Win.Malware.Ulise-7170100-0
Kaspersky HEUR:Trojan.Win32.Generic
BitDefender Generic.Dacic.1A7FA519.A.72ECD27B
Avast Win32:Buterat-WQ [Trj]
Rising Trojan.Clicker!1.BC6E (CLASSIC)
Emsisoft Generic.Dacic.1A7FA519.A.72ECD27B (B)
F-Secure Trojan.TR/Crypt.XPACK.Gen
DrWeb BackDoor.Butirat.245
Trapmine malicious.moderate.ml.score
FireEye Generic.mg.f4ecaed029715f07
Sophos Troj/Buterat-E
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
Jiangmin Trojan.Generic.hiyuc
Avira TR/Crypt.XPACK.Gen
MAX malware (ai score=89)
Antiy-AVL Trojan/Win32.AGeneric
Kingsoft malware.kb.a.999
Microsoft Trojan:Win32/ButeRat.MA!MTB
Xcitium TrojWare.Win32.Neconyd.A@8a2d6k
Arcabit Generic.Dacic.1A7FA519.A.72ECD27B
ZoneAlarm HEUR:Trojan.Win32.Generic
GData Win32.Trojan.PSE.14IDQ4O
Google Detected
Acronis suspicious
BitDefenderTheta AI:Packer.12698D601E
ALYac Generic.Dacic.1A7FA519.A.72ECD27B
VBA32 BScope.Trojan.Click
Cylance unsafe
Panda Trj/Genetic.gen
Tencent Trojan.Win32.Buterat.kb
Yandex Trojan.GenAsa!MfSlpvz62oE
Ikarus Virus.Win32.Vundo
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.300983.susgen
Fortinet W32/TrojanClicker.NII!tr
DeepInstinct MALICIOUS
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_100% (D)

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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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