Win32:Vundo-TQ [Trj]

Spectating the Win32:Vundo-TQ [Trj] detection name usually means that your computer is in big danger. This virus can correctly be named as ransomware – virus which ciphers your files and forces you to pay for their decryption. Removing it requires some peculiar steps that must be done as soon as possible.

Win32:Vundo-TQ [Trj] detection is a virus detection you can spectate in your system. It generally appears after the preliminary procedures on your PC – opening the dubious email, clicking the advertisement in the Internet or mounting the program from untrustworthy sources. From the second it shows up, you have a short time to act before it starts its harmful action. And be sure – it is far better not to wait for these destructive actions.

What is Win32:Vundo-TQ [Trj] virus?

Win32:Vundo-TQ [Trj] is ransomware-type malware. It searches for the documents on your disk drive, encrypts it, and then asks you to pay the ransom for getting the decryption key. Besides making your files locked, this malware also does a ton of damage to your system. It changes the networking setups in order to avoid you from looking for the elimination guidelines or downloading the antivirus. In rare cases, Win32:Vundo-TQ [Trj] can also block the launching of anti-malware programs.

Win32:Vundo-TQ [Trj] Summary

In summary, Win32:Vundo-TQ [Trj] virus actions in the infected computer are next:

  • 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.;
  • HTTPS urls from behavior.;
  • Reads data out of its own binary image;
  • CAPE extracted potentially suspicious content;
  • Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Russian;
  • The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup;
  • Attempts to modify proxy settings;
  • Harvests cookies for information gathering;
  • Encrypting the documents kept on the target’s disk — so the victim cannot use these documents;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of anti-malware apps
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of anti-malware programs

Ransomware has actually been a headache for the last 4 years. It is challenging to picture a more dangerous virus for both individuals and corporations. The algorithms used in Win32:Vundo-TQ [Trj] (typically, RHA-1028 or AES-256) are not hackable – with minor exclusions. To hack it with a brute force, you need to have more time than our galaxy actually exists, and possibly will exist. But that malware does not do all these unpleasant things without delay – it can require up to a few hours to cipher all of your files. Therefore, seeing the Win32:Vundo-TQ [Trj] detection is a clear signal that you need to begin the removal process.

Where did I get the Win32:Vundo-TQ [Trj]?

General ways of Win32:Vundo-TQ [Trj] distribution are standard for all other ransomware variants. Those are one-day landing sites where victims are offered to download and install the free program, so-called bait e-mails and hacktools. Bait emails are a pretty new tactic in malware distribution – you get the email that imitates some standard notifications about shippings or bank service conditions updates. Inside of the email, there is a malicious 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.

Preventing it looks pretty uncomplicated, but still requires a lot of attention. Malware can hide in various spots, and it is much better to prevent it even before it gets into your computer than to rely on an anti-malware program. Simple 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 save you a lot of time and money which you would certainly spend while trying to find a fixing guide.

Win32:Vundo-TQ [Trj] malware technical details

File Info:

name: 80960CAB7CA728C47EC0.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/7db62e131128cf001dfbadac13027a46b802637b39305b6c47c1df145d319950crc32: B9F8A974md5: 80960cab7ca728c47ec07614565b3166sha1: 2c160c3eb960a8d65b5d1a809dc1770ff1a9dad3sha256: 7db62e131128cf001dfbadac13027a46b802637b39305b6c47c1df145d319950sha512: 109ade47d08b4bc18ea51f01ccc7f86e06d76b12dbb196bb3b786ecd6ad6621b9cfe1d16171dd4d5272525180af96d7a3618597aa9b6328baff7e63bfd82eea8ssdeep: 3072:Sh2tMH5HPneUpfy/Zw/paQMbZPBe2KAu2mwNEeQlUttjICcBmUIQ+hQ1JKpu3UB2:IrPXfy/Z3ZPBe2lwlqUXsQhYptype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T11B14F102696B81B1E593C5FCA22361399578DCF5EF0249B5B2CA1D1CFD321F28B69723sha3_384: dbd68a9d798ecd6af08cdc5bd6a8284aa7f1a527dec7e20e6d020a5c24227ef0baf5efc68d232a4fcad8fde9f1a963dcep_bytes: 833defd04200fd8b05f0d0420085c074timestamp: 2009-04-08 05:23:46

Version Info:

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Win32:Vundo-TQ [Trj] also known as:

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Lionic Trojan.Win32.Agentb.lI4v
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
DrWeb Trojan.SMSSend.2363
MicroWorld-eScan Gen:Variant.Razy.551249
FireEye Generic.mg.80960cab7ca728c4
CAT-QuickHeal Trojan.Kanots.A
McAfee PWS-Zbot.gen.ael
Cylance Unsafe
Zillya Trojan.Jorik.Win32.98549
Sangfor Suspicious.Win32.Save.a
K7AntiVirus Trojan ( 0040f23c1 )
Alibaba Trojan:Win32/ArchSMS.4fffecd6
K7GW Trojan ( 0040f23c1 )
Cybereason malicious.b7ca72
BitDefenderTheta Gen:NN.ZexaF.34212.mGX@aKFQo2ak
VirIT Trojan.Win32.SMSSend.DMX
Cyren W32/Trojan.CCU.gen!Eldorado
Symantec Packed.Generic.382
ESET-NOD32 Win32/SpyVoltar.A
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_VUNDO.GIU
Paloalto generic.ml
ClamAV Win.Trojan.Agent-488548
Kaspersky HEUR:Hoax.Win32.ArchSMS.heur
BitDefender Gen:Variant.Razy.551249
NANO-Antivirus Trojan.Win32.SmsSend.cbobaq
Avast Win32:Vundo-TQ [Trj]
Tencent Malware.Win32.Gencirc.10b31927
Ad-Aware Gen:Variant.Razy.551249
Emsisoft Gen:Variant.Razy.551249 (B)
Comodo ApplicUnwnt.Win32.Hoax.ArchSMS.SIE@4p73hg
Baidu Win32.Virus.Krap.a
VIPRE Trojan.Win32.Generic!SB.0
TrendMicro TROJ_VUNDO.GIU
McAfee-GW-Edition BehavesLike.Win32.ZBot.ch
Sophos Mal/Generic-R + Mal/EncPk-AEH
Ikarus Virus.Win32.Vundo
GData Gen:Variant.Razy.551249
Jiangmin Trojan/Jorik.dpgj
Webroot W32.Trojan.Gen
Avira TR/Crypt.XPACK.Gen
MAX malware (ai score=100)
Antiy-AVL Trojan/Generic.ASMalwS.1617DE
Kingsoft Win32.Heur.KVM011.a.(kcloud)
ViRobot Trojan.Win32.A.Downloader.198145.B
ZoneAlarm HEUR:Hoax.Win32.ArchSMS.heur
Microsoft Trojan:Win32/Vundo.QA
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
AhnLab-V3 Trojan/Win32.Zbot.R27310
Acronis suspicious
VBA32 BScope.Trojan.MTA.0230
ALYac Gen:Variant.Razy.551249
Malwarebytes MachineLearning/Anomalous.100%
APEX Malicious
Rising Spyware.Voltar!1.AF1D (CLOUD)
Yandex Trojan.Buterat!c8qfH1+el84
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.4407059.susgen
Fortinet W32/Zbot.EQPB!tr
AVG Win32:Vundo-TQ [Trj]
Panda Trj/Pacrypt.D
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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