Ransom:Win32/Phobos.PC!MTB removal guide

The Ransom:Win32/Phobos.PC!MTB 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.

What Ransom:Win32/Phobos.PC!MTB virus can do?

• Possible date expiration check, exits too soon after checking local time
• Creates RWX memory
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• A process created a hidden window
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Attempts to delete volume shadow copies
• Attempts to stop active services
• Attempts to repeatedly call a single API many times in order to delay analysis time
• Modifies boot configuration settings
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Clears Windows events or logs
• Creates a copy of itself
• Anomalous binary characteristics
• Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities

How to determine Ransom:Win32/Phobos.PC!MTB?

File Info:
crc32: 779601C4md5: a500866f1d6e57c6da8ce9cb7a18580ename: tmp7wy1ifsbsha1: 974a017040038dbf9a09cb6332a9735838322261sha256: b1971d1ed928593f7cb899962b90a0683682085953ac0b8ff599161e0415d208sha512: 178eec48a6daedfa23420c4577bed919492eb95607615862478be09cdd9e6f12aa38e95866f2ea039b0be317949145dd5fa699b54b1b289287fc5ec2549e4917ssdeep: 1536:nNeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJBabTrC1K:nQRrmzwR5JSy1Ktype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
0: [No Data]

Ransom:Win32/Phobos.PC!MTB also known as:

How to remove Ransom:Win32/Phobos.PC!MTB?

• 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.