Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Darkside.k removal guide

The Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Darkside.k 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 Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Darkside.k virus can do?

• At least one process apparently crashed during execution
• SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug)
• Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE
• NtSetInformationThread: attempt to hide thread from debugger
• Creates RWX memory
• Anomalous file deletion behavior detected (10+)
• Guard pages use detected – possible anti-debugging.
• Dynamic (imported) function loading detected
• Performs HTTP requests potentially not found in PCAP.
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Manipulates data from or to the Recycle Bin
• A process created a hidden window
• CAPE extracted potentially suspicious content
• Authenticode signature is invalid
• A scripting utility was executed
• Writes a potential ransom message to disk
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• A script or command line contains a long continuous string indicative of obfuscation
• Harvests cookies for information gathering
• Attempts to execute suspicious powershell command arguments
• Collects information to fingerprint the system
• Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Darkside.k?

File Info:
name: AC385C2DE87508379EDA.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/858e3159cb81705e095ef58c72138d36973de9b4dedec01a900cb0853dc9b892crc32: 3A84038Amd5: ac385c2de87508379eda2e2ea191013bsha1: b1784fe222f8f62624931b56cbc5eab580311f1fsha256: 858e3159cb81705e095ef58c72138d36973de9b4dedec01a900cb0853dc9b892sha512: 850ac04e950b6ba1738b384c0fbb6718d9bbd48931bb5dc63a2c748e70e8aea2425d94c9fe66e668777c79946db37c23113b61c6d8230d21381d7a26692631bfssdeep: 768:9jjV7Iax7F3jS4/S9F+YeYf+tB1tJq5c2yGHMwY23W5:vx7Fu4/iF5eTtJq1sLZ5type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T18B433B7C33D1D1BBEE610AB55E4837B293886F7239665C0683682E24A2F0D27CB67517sha3_384: 0fd7db9b4b2e84e164d9946e9646e8c8f74cadbe09bb9b691ef6b2f59f8ac968296eb275adca9fab45fb63b4e1ca63d4ep_bytes: e8a3fcffff6a00e800000000ff250890timestamp: 2020-12-15 22:26:41
Version Info:
0: [No Data]

Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Darkside.k also known as:

How to remove Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Darkside.k?

• 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.