What is “Ransom:Win32/Tescrypt.W”?

The Ransom:Win32/Tescrypt.W 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.

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What Ransom:Win32/Tescrypt.W virus can do?

• Repeatedly searches for a not-found process, may want to run with startbrowser=1 option
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Attempts to remove evidence of file being downloaded from the Internet
• Spoofs its process name and/or associated pathname to appear as a legitimate process
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Creates known SpyNet mutexes and/or registry changes.
• Attempts to modify Explorer settings to prevent hidden files from being displayed
• Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities

How to determine Ransom:Win32/Tescrypt.W?

File Info:
crc32: 7F1CB54D
md5: 67686c5b756db48ff2dd0523166ca2ee
name: 67686C5B756DB48FF2DD0523166CA2EE.mlw
sha1: 0dd93bb40564328a4a62a1bc867c4f70e1383d38
sha256: 7861badec675e36421408b09dbe3fc9f5e11c91d577b16e4795dca93a60479eb
sha512: 2d5a518d8328a9b6581ea39db13804075103539a0b342bce36ec20ad7e43601e05fdeb6ece115a18f40bbf42b5e952f3aeb0096ecc070bc025fa432ac1e4850d
ssdeep: 1536:V1zKdoyyju6wPA7htl/9mj+1ktZqVZVmwdZLUPNnnos1feWeDhPwr:V1zKdatV/5kT4//Snnos1fw+
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
0: [No Data]

Ransom:Win32/Tescrypt.W also known as:

How to remove Ransom:Win32/Tescrypt.W?

• 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.