Worm.VB

Seeing the Worm.VB detection name usually means that your PC 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 unusual steps that must be taken as soon as possible.

Worm.VB detection is a malware detection you can spectate in your system. It often appears after the preliminary procedures on your PC – opening the suspicious e-mail messages, clicking the banner in the Internet or setting up the program from dubious sources. From the second it appears, you have a short time to take action until it begins its destructive action. And be sure – it is better not to await these harmful things.

What is Worm.VB virus?

Worm.VB is ransomware-type malware. It searches for the files on your disks, encrypts it, and after that asks you to pay the ransom for getting the decryption key. Besides making your documents inaccessible, this malware additionally does a lot of damage to your system. It changes the networking setups in order to stop you from checking out the removal guidelines or downloading the antivirus. In some cases, Worm.VB can even stop the launching of anti-malware programs.

Worm.VB Summary

In summary, Worm.VB ransomware actions in the infected system are next:

  • Dynamic (imported) function loading detected;
  • CAPE extracted potentially suspicious content;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Binary compilation timestomping detected;
  • Ciphering the documents kept on the victim’s drives — so the victim cannot use these files;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of anti-virus apps
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of anti-virus programs

Ransomware has actually been a headache for the last 4 years. It is difficult to imagine a more dangerous malware for both individual users and businesses. The algorithms utilized in Worm.VB (generally, 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 currently exists, and possibly will exist. But that virus does not do all these horrible things without delay – it can require up to several hours to cipher all of your files. Hence, seeing the Worm.VB detection is a clear signal that you should start the removal procedure.

Where did I get the Worm.VB?

General tactics of Worm.VB injection are usual for all other ransomware examples. Those are one-day landing web pages where users are offered to download the free app, so-called bait emails and hacktools. Bait e-mails are a pretty new tactic in malware distribution – you get the email that imitates some routine notifications about shipments or bank service conditions updates. Inside of the email, there is an infected MS Office file, or a web link which leads to the exploit landing site.

Malicious email spam

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

Preventing it looks fairly uncomplicated, but still needs tons of attention. Malware can hide in various spots, and it is far better to prevent it even before it goes into your computer than to depend on an anti-malware program. Simple cybersecurity knowledge is just an essential item in the modern world, even if your relationship with a computer stays on YouTube videos. That may save you a great deal of time and money which you would spend while seeking a solution.

Worm.VB malware technical details

File Info:

name: 319766732B24DBDC3CEC.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/a850012a505eeaca5777daccd4034b50a2ed870066c537f2ed0375af6bf2de84crc32: E2281EC3md5: 319766732b24dbdc3cecf7e7c6d9b9f8sha1: 41f1d3ff26368ce3d65b837442e37b73da80bdb5sha256: a850012a505eeaca5777daccd4034b50a2ed870066c537f2ed0375af6bf2de84sha512: 2152adeaa252e4d9415b2b309d36667e0ea7740172d279a2f2b2f21f98fa4c0106820c313987b543bc18abfb9a6fe2463517e465c884e4642c8cbfd39340601dssdeep: 98304:xEDfCa5nBnEQWoYIsaOyk3xQDTqmfFGMPHktaV:xOCkBTYSOyCWDTqmNGMPEAtype: PE32 executable (console) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T119269E227AE4CA76D5630231C95EA3F955A6BE60CF70468B33943E0D7B316C1D236B1Bsha3_384: 9b200dd818c998fee19735af89503ecae2eecfa483b6a2daef47cd88bbfc30a41a1c0ac4d9c2a6b80a112784f7632a51ep_bytes: ff250020400000000000000000000000timestamp: 2077-12-27 14:22:28

Version Info:

Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0Comments: CompanyName: FileDescription: WormyfierFileVersion: 1.0.0.0InternalName: Wormyfier.exeLegalCopyright: Copyright © 2022LegalTrademarks: OriginalFilename: Wormyfier.exeProductName: WormyfierProductVersion: 1.0.0.0Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0

Worm.VB also known as:

Bkav W32.AIDetectNet.01
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
DrWeb Trojan.Siggen3.61405
MicroWorld-eScan Trojan.GenericKD.39615357
FireEye Generic.mg.319766732b24dbdc
Sangfor [ARMADILLO V1.71]
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_70% (D)
Cyren W32/MSIL_Agent.DEM.gen!Eldorado
Symantec ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
ESET-NOD32 a variant of MSIL/Agent.AD
APEX Malicious
Kaspersky HEUR:Trojan.MSIL.Fsysna.gen
BitDefender Trojan.GenericKD.39615357
Avast Win32:RansomX-gen [Ransom]
Ad-Aware Trojan.GenericKD.39615357
Sophos Generic ML PUA (PUA)
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
GData Trojan.GenericKD.39615357
Arcabit Trojan.Generic.D2EB4D1E
ZoneAlarm HEUR:Trojan.MSIL.Fsysna.gen
Microsoft Trojan:Win32/Sabsik.FL.B!ml
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
VBA32 Worm.VB
ALYac Trojan.GenericKD.48975134
MAX malware (ai score=83)
Ikarus Virus.Win32.Tanatos
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.121218.susgen
Fortinet MSIL/Agent.DNI!worm
AVG Win32:RansomX-gen [Ransom]

How to remove Worm.VB?

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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