What to verify before removal
This report keeps Rootkit.Gen.2 removal in the active library because the detection has enough technical context to support a careful second-opinion scan and cleanup decision.
Start by comparing the local file name with CDF1BF212408A4253E05.mlw, then review the behavior notes for persistence entries, dropped files, unusual processes, and browser or network changes. This helps separate a matching detection from a different file that only shares a similar alert name.
- Observed file
- CDF1BF212408A4253E05.mlw
- Compare the suspicious file name with CDF1BF212408A4253E05.mlw.
- Confirm the detection name matches Rootkit.Gen.2 removal before removing related files.
- Review the report for persistence entries, dropped files, unusual processes, and browser or network changes so the cleanup is based on observed behavior, not only the label.
- Run a full scan, quarantine confirmed detections, and restart before signing back in to sensitive accounts.
The Rootkit.Gen.2 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 Rootkit.Gen.2 virus can do?
- SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug)
- Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE
- Loads a driver
- Dynamic (imported) function loading detected
- At least one IP Address, Domain, or File Name was found in a crypto call
- Unconventionial binary language: Chinese (Simplified)
- Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Chinese (Simplified)
- Authenticode signature is invalid
- Attempts to stop active services
- Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
How to determine Rootkit.Gen.2?
File Info:
name: CDF1BF212408A4253E05.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/4faa0be469733c851f1d93e5608197c4278f7d340a615b420ca09fa9ec5256d6crc32: 536B7A1Emd5: cdf1bf212408a4253e05c8eb5c21d7d8sha1: c12dd0205fdc784f0a6a1fdb03f2f333f6f35821sha256: 4faa0be469733c851f1d93e5608197c4278f7d340a615b420ca09fa9ec5256d6sha512: 93baa8ad14746f02a1515285df381d42d55a144e3c5bc6c07b881857a37ddb0f7f0449c33ecca9ca574f75aed8942c26bd769a8c3fac61f1b5b537de00a5ba9cssdeep: 24576:y/PAujQVPoPFtEkdLOg5zHW3qmmWzHW3qmmZ:yXAzkAQvzHW3qmmWzHW3qmmZtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T1FE058D02F5B340B2D51A1A3141A77735AE78CE5A0A109F8BA3E4ED7D7D723A09D3713Asha3_384: df955fdda5ba5610a71324192e395cf9281fea3f87c2f0141f917512861157558b45de4a8e5976b3c115682e001909d9ep_bytes: 558bec6aff68301a4b00681c2c460064timestamp: 2012-08-03 02:03:05Version Info:
FileVersion: 1.0.0.0FileDescription: 易语言程序ProductName: 易语言程序ProductVersion: 1.0.0.0LegalCopyright: 作者版权所有 请尊重并使用正版Comments: 本程序使用易语言编写(http://www.eyuyan.com)Translation: 0x0804 0x04b0
Rootkit.Gen.2 also known as:
| Bkav | W32.AIDetect.malware2 |
| CAT-QuickHeal | Trojan.MauvaiseRI.S5255470 |
| McAfee | Artemis!CDF1BF212408 |
| Cylance | Unsafe |
| Sangfor | [NULLSOFT PIMP INSTALL SYSTEM7] |
| K7AntiVirus | Trojan ( 005246d51 ) |
| K7GW | Trojan ( 005246d51 ) |
| Cybereason | malicious.05fdc7 |
| Baidu | Win32.Rootkit.Agent.f |
| Cyren | W32/S-9a0e6078!Eldorado |
| Symantec | ML.Attribute.HighConfidence |
| Elastic | malicious (high confidence) |
| ESET-NOD32 | a variant of Win32/Packed.FlyStudio.AA potentially unwanted |
| APEX | Malicious |
| Paloalto | generic.ml |
| ClamAV | Win.Malware.Procpatcher-9875517-0 |
| Kaspersky | not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.ProcPatcher.a |
| NANO-Antivirus | Riskware.Win32.ProcPatcher.eclpme |
| Avast | Win32:PUP-gen [PUP] |
| Tencent | Win32.Trojan.Obfuscator.Tdzd |
| Comodo | Worm.Win32.Dropper.RA@1qraug |
| F-Secure | Trojan.TR/Dropper.Gen |
| DrWeb | Trojan.NtRootKit.18405 |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | BehavesLike.Win32.Trojan.ch |
| Trapmine | suspicious.low.ml.score |
| FireEye | Generic.mg.cdf1bf212408a425 |
| Sophos | Generic ML PUA (PUA) |
| SentinelOne | Static AI – Malicious PE |
| Avira | TR/Dropper.Gen |
| Antiy-AVL | Trojan/Generic.ASCommon.FA |
| Microsoft | Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.B!ml |
| ZoneAlarm | not-a-virus:UDS:RiskTool.Win32.ProcPatcher.a |
| GData | Win32.Trojan.FlyStudio.I |
| Cynet | Malicious (score: 100) |
| AhnLab-V3 | Malware/Win32.Generic.C1990216 |
| VBA32 | Rootkit.Gen.2 |
| Malwarebytes | PUP.Optional.ChinAd |
| Rising | Rootkit.Agent!1.6784 (CLASSIC) |
| Ikarus | Backdoor.Win32.BlackHole |
| MaxSecure | Dropper.Dinwod.frindll |
| Fortinet | W32/CoinMiner.65CA!tr |
| BitDefenderTheta | Gen:NN.ZexaF.34806.1q0@aKsqf9ib |
| AVG | Win32:PUP-gen [PUP] |
| Panda | Trj/GdSda.A |
How to remove Rootkit.Gen.2?
Recommended second-opinion scan
Download GridinSoft Anti-MalwareVerify the infection before changing system settings
Use GridinSoft Anti-Malware to run a full scan, review detected persistence entries, and quarantine confirmed threats before restarting Windows.
- 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.