Win32:Crypt-OEX [Trj]

Seeing the Win32:Crypt-OEX [Trj] detection name means that your system is in big danger. This malware can correctly be named as ransomware – sort of malware which encrypts your files and forces you to pay for their decryption. Stopping it requires some unusual steps that must be done as soon as possible.

Win32:Crypt-OEX [Trj] detection is a malware detection you can spectate in your computer. It usually shows up after the provoking activities on your computer – opening the untrustworthy email messages, clicking the advertisement in the Web or mounting the program from dubious resources. From the moment it shows up, you have a short time to do something about it until it begins its destructive activity. And be sure – it is better not to wait for these harmful actions.

What is Win32:Crypt-OEX [Trj] virus?

Win32:Crypt-OEX [Trj] Summary

In total, Win32:Crypt-OEX [Trj] ransomware activities in the infected computer are next:

  • The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Encrypting the documents kept on the target’s disk drive — so the victim cannot check these files;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of anti-malware programs
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of security tools

Ransomware has been a major problem for the last 4 years. It is hard to imagine a more dangerous virus for both individual users and companies. The algorithms utilized in Win32:Crypt-OEX [Trj] (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. However, that virus does not do all these bad things immediately – it may require up to several hours to cipher all of your documents. Hence, seeing the Win32:Crypt-OEX [Trj] detection is a clear signal that you must begin the removal process.

Where did I get the Win32:Crypt-OEX [Trj]?

Routine methods of Win32:Crypt-OEX [Trj] distribution are standard for all other ransomware examples. Those are one-day landing sites where users are offered to download and install the free program, so-called bait emails and hacktools. Bait emails are a quite new strategy in malware spreading – you get the e-mail that simulates some normal notifications about shippings or bank service conditions modifications. Inside of the e-mail, there is a corrupted MS Office file, or a link which opens the exploit landing page.

Malicious email spam

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

Avoiding it looks quite simple, however, still needs tons of attention. Malware can hide in different spots, and it is far better to prevent it even before it gets into your system than to trust in an anti-malware program. Essential cybersecurity knowledge is just an important item in the modern world, even if your relationship with a computer remains on YouTube videos. That may save you a lot of time and money which you would spend while looking for a fix guide.

Win32:Crypt-OEX [Trj] malware technical details

File Info:

name: 8EC7B2B35B038436AAF8.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/072dcb873148281baee488cb90e5754a616e1a7901d6aaddde170d9669dc529fcrc32: 3E305AB1md5: 8ec7b2b35b038436aaf8a184f760bf39sha1: b36e310d56577a5136c929167b50754b840e6300sha256: 072dcb873148281baee488cb90e5754a616e1a7901d6aaddde170d9669dc529fsha512: cad2dbf0a1bf1e3b4d89b0c25395441a3383068b0e93149396c99fc3c363cbe8fe0d3f296f79d2abe5aa6e3fb4e79efe67e8d7bf861179670ae34693807283f6ssdeep: 3072:uZEUz4L3ICDvV1+9w5K94Uu0xDnPoZ3M4HvxKBpS/IgqNkTwQqT8+UW4i9lQ:uZEUz2lTV1+6sPxAtypSdqNrM89Ctype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T102F30103ABCB5822C8C78DF04A9796A3DBB6271743F285CB4391DC25D829BE1DF76191sha3_384: 5660e823f8c70bac39e51b5223bc7784becd9e0e53d83ff651595faa070bf43fed32fa7325797f8aad757f12528edb8aep_bytes: 68d00000006800000000683c744000e8timestamp: 2012-10-31 11:58:19

Version Info:

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Win32:Crypt-OEX [Trj] also known as:

Elastic malicious (high confidence)
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ALYac Trojan.Encpk.Gen.1
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Zillya Trojan.Gimemo.Win32.4150
Sangfor Ransom.Win32.Gimemo.atgl
K7AntiVirus Trojan ( 0040f2521 )
Alibaba Ransom:Win32/Gimemo.bef8f352
K7GW Trojan ( 0040f2521 )
Cybereason malicious.35b038
BitDefenderTheta Gen:NN.ZexaF.34232.kuZ@a0JRtZlO
VirIT Backdoor.Win32.Andromeda.W
Symantec Packed.Generic.415
ESET-NOD32 Win32/Spy.Zbot.YW
TrendMicro-HouseCall TSPY_ZBOT.SM24
Paloalto generic.ml
Kaspersky Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Gimemo.atgl
BitDefender Trojan.Encpk.Gen.1
NANO-Antivirus Trojan.Win32.Gimemo.bcyzvm
APEX Malicious
Tencent Win32.Trojan.Gimemo.Eflf
Ad-Aware Trojan.Encpk.Gen.1
Emsisoft Trojan.Encpk.Gen.1 (B)
Comodo Malware@#3bw9kh110s135
DrWeb BackDoor.Andromeda.22
VIPRE Trojan.Win32.Encpk.afnb (v)
TrendMicro TSPY_ZBOT.SM24
McAfee-GW-Edition BehavesLike.Win32.ZBot.cc
Sophos Mal/Generic-R + Mal/EncPk-AFN
Ikarus Worm.Win32.Gamarue
GData Trojan.Encpk.Gen.1
Jiangmin Trojan/Gimemo.emv
Webroot W32.Malware.Heur
Avira TR/Spy.Zbot.ajoumea
MAX malware (ai score=100)
Antiy-AVL Trojan/Generic.ASMalwS.2C49A3
Kingsoft Win32.Heur.KVML200004.a.(kcloud)
Arcabit Trojan.Encpk.Gen.1
ViRobot Trojan.Win32.A.Gimemo.166247
Microsoft VirTool:Win32/CeeInject.gen!ID
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
AhnLab-V3 Spyware/Win32.Zbot.R42736
McAfee PWS-Zbot.gen.anm
TACHYON Trojan/W32.Gimemo.166247
VBA32 BScope.TrojanRansom.Gimemo
Avast Win32:Crypt-OEX [Trj]
Rising Trojan.Win32.Generic.13DE7590 (C64:YzY0OoKUI3LmmbIV)
eGambit Generic.Malware
Fortinet W32/EncPk.CWP!tr
AVG Win32:Crypt-OEX [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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