About “Ransom:Win32/WannaCrypt” infection

The Ransom:Win32/WannaCrypt 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/WannaCrypt virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Detected script timer window indicative of sleep style evasion
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• A process created a hidden window
• Drops a binary and executes it
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• A scripting utility was executed
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Exhibits possible ransomware file modification behavior
• Writes a potential ransom message to disk
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs
• Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities

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How to determine Ransom:Win32/WannaCrypt?

File Info:
crc32: 4022FCAAmd5: 84c82835a5d21bbcf75a61706d8ab549name: start.exesha1: 5ff465afaabcbf0150d1a3ab2c2e74f3a4426467sha256: ed01ebfbc9eb5bbea545af4d01bf5f1071661840480439c6e5babe8e080e41aasha512: 90723a50c20ba3643d625595fd6be8dcf88d70ff7f4b4719a88f055d5b3149a4231018ea30d375171507a147e59f73478c0c27948590794554d031e7d54b7244ssdeep: 98304:QqPoBhz1aRxcSUDk36SAEdhvxWa9P593R8yAVp2g3x:QqPe1Cxcxk3ZAEUadzR8yc4gBtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: xa9 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.InternalName: diskpart.exeFileVersion: 6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)CompanyName: Microsoft CorporationProductName: Microsoftxae Windowsxae Operating SystemProductVersion: 6.1.7601.17514FileDescription: DiskPartOriginalFilename: diskpart.exeTranslation: 0x0409 0x04b0

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How to remove Ransom:Win32/WannaCrypt?

• 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.