Categories: Malware

What is “MSIL/Kryptik.HLK”?

The MSIL/Kryptik.HLK is considered dangerous by lots of security experts. When this infection is active, you may notice unwanted processes in Task Manager list. In this case, it is adviced to scan your computer with GridinSoft Anti-Malware.

Gridinsoft Anti-Malware

Removing PC viruses manually may take hours and may damage your PC in the process. We recommend using GridinSoft Anti-Malware for virus removal. Allows to complete scan and cure your PC during the trial period.
6-day free trial available.

What MSIL/Kryptik.HLK virus can do?

  • Executable code extraction
  • Creates RWX memory
  • A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
  • Reads data out of its own binary image
  • Drops a binary and executes it
  • Checks the version of Bios, possibly for anti-virtualization
  • Checks the CPU name from registry, possibly for anti-virtualization
  • Creates a copy of itself
  • Attempts to interact with an Alternate Data Stream (ADS)
  • Collects information to fingerprint the system

How to determine MSIL/Kryptik.HLK?


File Info:

crc32: 50EBBC78md5: c6681ee24299d0c413561bac414d0f17name: C6681EE24299D0C413561BAC414D0F17.mlwsha1: f22da42423a44398c35f25c0912841f6d51493bfsha256: 8ed93c8942b41c60ee3084a4946017b49b840783bf9888e0187d4634fd4bbeaesha512: 9418235a07a0cef67c05bdefa1f647ca373d076832e8d92993d492e24bd92a898fcbbb4a292fe321243c6000ecd705ffc7e53b5f5ab9b3d8293a3b3ae8932b06ssdeep: 3072:mwwO6uy7Q8S3VZGar45sOTFrkJvXfJUNRQP/QGCHKnvgbRx2o1HGqUwcc4TKXx:m1Q8S3VZGar4WQnqIWkmwch2Xtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386 Mono/.Net assembly, for MS Windows

Version Info:

Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0LegalCopyright: Copyright xa9 2016Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0InternalName: AdobeSys.exeFileVersion: 1.0.0.0ProductName: AdobeSysProductVersion: 1.0.0.0FileDescription: AdobeSysOriginalFilename: AdobeSys.exe

MSIL/Kryptik.HLK also known as:

K7AntiVirus Trojan ( 0055e3981 )
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
Cylance Unsafe
Sangfor Trojan.Win32.Save.a
K7GW Trojan ( 0055e3981 )
Cybereason malicious.423a44
Symantec ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
ESET-NOD32 a variant of MSIL/Kryptik.HLK
APEX Malicious
Kaspersky Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Blocker.jqyx
NANO-Antivirus Trojan.Win32.Blocker.eiafrr
BitDefenderTheta Gen:NN.ZemsilF.34670.Mq0@auofCB
McAfee-GW-Edition BehavesLike.Win32.BadFile.jz
FireEye Generic.mg.c6681ee24299d0c4
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
Avira HEUR/AGEN.1101831
eGambit Unsafe.AI_Score_99%
Microsoft Backdoor:Win32/Bladabindi!ml
McAfee Artemis!C6681EE24299
Panda Trj/GdSda.A
Rising Ransom.Blocker!8.12A (CLOUD)
Fortinet MSIL/Injector.SHP!tr
Qihoo-360 Win32/Ransom.Blocker.HgIASQsA

How to remove MSIL/Kryptik.HLK?

  • Download and install GridinSoft Anti-Malware.
  • Open GridinSoft Anti-Malware and perform a “Standard scan“.
  • Move to quarantine” all items.
  • Open “Tools” tab – Press “Reset Browser Settings“.
  • Select proper browser and options – Click “Reset”.
  • Restart your computer.
Paul Valéry

I'm a cyber security analyst and data science expert with 5+ years of experience with security software contractors.

Recent Posts

MSIL/GenKryptik.GXIZ information

The MSIL/GenKryptik.GXIZ is considered dangerous by lots of security experts. When this infection is active,…

4 weeks ago

Malware.AI.2789448175 (file analysis)

The Malware.AI.2789448175 is considered dangerous by lots of security experts. When this infection is active,…

4 weeks ago

Jalapeno.1878 removal instruction

The Jalapeno.1878 is considered dangerous by lots of security experts. When this infection is active,…

4 weeks ago

What is “Trojan.Heur3.LPT.YmKfaKBcBekib”?

The Trojan.Heur3.LPT.YmKfaKBcBekib is considered dangerous by lots of security experts. When this infection is active,…

4 weeks ago

How to remove “Worm.Win32.Vobfus.exmt”?

The Worm.Win32.Vobfus.exmt is considered dangerous by lots of security experts. When this infection is active,…

4 weeks ago

About “TrojanDownloader:Win32/Beebone.JO” infection

The TrojanDownloader:Win32/Beebone.JO is considered dangerous by lots of security experts. When this infection is active,…

4 weeks ago