Win32:MalOb-KU [Cryp]

Spectating the Win32:MalOb-KU [Cryp] detection name usually means that your system is in big danger. This computer virus can correctly be identified as ransomware – type of malware which encrypts your files and asks you to pay for their decryption. Stopping it requires some peculiar steps that must be taken as soon as possible.

Win32:MalOb-KU [Cryp] detection is a virus detection you can spectate in your computer. It usually appears after the provoking activities on your computer – opening the dubious e-mail messages, clicking the advertisement in the Web or installing the program from unreliable resources. From the moment it shows up, you have a short time to do something about it until it starts its malicious action. And be sure – it is much better not to wait for these harmful things.

What is Win32:MalOb-KU [Cryp] virus?

Win32:MalOb-KU [Cryp] Summary

In summary, Win32:MalOb-KU [Cryp] ransomware activities in the infected computer are next:

  • SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug);
  • Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE;
  • Creates RWX memory;
  • Possible date expiration check, exits too soon after checking local time;
  • A process attempted to delay the analysis task.;
  • Dynamic (imported) function loading detected;
  • CAPE extracted potentially suspicious content;
  • The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing;
  • The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Behavioural detection: Injection (Process Hollowing);
  • Executed a process and injected code into it, probably while unpacking;
  • Behavioural detection: Injection (inter-process);
  • Created a process from a suspicious location;
  • Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup;
  • Attempts to modify proxy settings;
  • Creates a copy of itself;
  • Anomalous binary characteristics;
  • Ciphering the files 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 anti-virus programs

Ransomware has been a major problem for the last 4 years. It is challenging to picture a more damaging malware for both individuals and corporations. The algorithms used in Win32:MalOb-KU [Cryp] (generally, 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 already exists, and possibly will exist. However, that malware does not do all these terrible things instantly – it can require up to a few hours to cipher all of your documents. Thus, seeing the Win32:MalOb-KU [Cryp] detection is a clear signal that you need to begin the removal process.

Where did I get the Win32:MalOb-KU [Cryp]?

Ordinary methods of Win32:MalOb-KU [Cryp] distribution are basic for all other ransomware variants. Those are one-day landing web pages where users are offered to download the free software, so-called bait emails and hacktools. Bait emails are a relatively modern strategy in malware spreading – you receive the e-mail that simulates some routine notifications about shipments or bank service conditions changes. Inside of the e-mail, there is a malicious MS Office file, or a web link which leads to the exploit landing page.

Malicious email spam

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

Preventing it looks pretty easy, but still needs tons of recognition. Malware can hide in different spots, and it is better to prevent it even before it goes into your PC than to depend on an anti-malware program. Common cybersecurity knowledge is just an important item in the modern world, even if your relationship with a computer stays on YouTube videos. That can save you a lot of time and money which you would spend while searching for a solution.

Win32:MalOb-KU [Cryp] malware technical details

File Info:

name: AED9AC49B10A75D54F37.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/b9c4b1ecaa15631735cd56ac3c70a2492b2ebc052aa1b3187178765e508e2678crc32: 2883A59Dmd5: aed9ac49b10a75d54f37079b18c11153sha1: e6561522623e3aff12f806bed88eb326b78af7e1sha256: b9c4b1ecaa15631735cd56ac3c70a2492b2ebc052aa1b3187178765e508e2678sha512: 884b54e49967cd86340a961b689ba22f2c064081c3109336221a3d4a9119e844543c575d813a03435c24ea19014e7fa67d7327e277c6d5dae807870b87c1412cssdeep: 768:ysUHredWiMB8fvCwgxOmegjHoloEDe8KzfPc7yTRIhE0WReReReReRefzQ6WOlNy:3e+keiwuEEI2z8ys7ydIhE0N86xbXtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T115737CC469DA57F2EE1B313B59B90934152D2C1C044359EACAADEF2EEC5C732D90A378sha3_384: dfadf08be9a862f828779ebb1bb161b233ea17ef4e7737db3ca72f9b2353b2b51a05b1ea6f26cdc6246d14f58f3f438fep_bytes: 5589e583ec08c7042402000000ff1574timestamp: 2013-01-02 11:29:44

Version Info:

CompanyName: FileVersion: FileDescription: InternalName: LegalCopyright: LegalTrademarks: OriginalFilename: ProductName: ProductVersion: Translation: 0x041c 0x04e4

Win32:MalOb-KU [Cryp] also known as:

Bkav W32.AIDetect.malware2
Lionic Trojan.Win32.Generic.4!c
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
DrWeb Trojan.Winlock.6673
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
FireEye Generic.mg.aed9ac49b10a75d5
CAT-QuickHeal Trojan.Ransom.A
McAfee PWS-Zbot.gen.asv
Cylance Unsafe
VIPRE Trojan.Win32.Reveton.a (v)
Sangfor Trojan.Win32.Vespula.AY
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_100% (W)
Alibaba VirTool:Win32/CeeInject.9d0af0d8
K7GW Trojan ( 0040f03f1 )
K7AntiVirus Trojan ( 0040f03f1 )
BitDefenderTheta Gen:NN.ZexaF.34182.eC0@aaARYZei
VirIT Trojan.Win32.Generic.XMG
Cyren W32/Trojan.IZCP-6631
Symantec Trojan.Ransomlock!g41
ESET-NOD32 Win32/TrojanDownloader.Vespula.AY
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_VESPULA.AI
Paloalto generic.ml
ClamAV Win.Trojan.Pushdo-10
Kaspersky HEUR:Trojan.Win32.Generic
BitDefender Trojan.Generic.KDZ.3459
NANO-Antivirus Trojan.Win32.Zbot.bfdynv
SUPERAntiSpyware Trojan.Agent/Gen-Downloader
MicroWorld-eScan Trojan.Generic.KDZ.3459
Avast Win32:MalOb-KU [Cryp]
Tencent Win32.Trojan.Spy.Lrsj
Ad-Aware Trojan.Generic.KDZ.3459
Comodo Suspicious@#2pnycyyh6jid4
Zillya Backdoor.Pushdo.Win32.226
TrendMicro TROJ_VESPULA.AI
Emsisoft Trojan.Generic.KDZ.3459 (B)
Ikarus Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Andromeda
Jiangmin Backdoor/Pushdo.ns
Webroot W32.Malware.Gen
Avira TR/Spy.Zbot.4487951
Antiy-AVL Trojan/Generic.ASMalwS.134AF9
Microsoft VirTool:Win32/CeeInject.gen!HL
GData Trojan.Generic.KDZ.3459
AhnLab-V3 Spyware/Win32.Zbot.R48090
Acronis suspicious
VBA32 OScope.Malware-Cryptor.Fareit.4113
ALYac Trojan.Generic.KDZ.3459
MAX malware (ai score=100)
Malwarebytes Trojan.Agent
APEX Malicious
Rising Trojan.Injector!8.C4 (CLOUD)
Yandex Trojan.GenAsa!QSXi1QnNhyk
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.5032760.susgen
Fortinet W32/Zbot.AAU!tr
AVG Win32:MalOb-KU [Cryp]
Cybereason malicious.9b10a7
Panda Trj/Ransom.AB

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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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