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What is “Win32/AutoRun.VB.AMH”?

Published Mar 8, 2024 Malware category 3 min read
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What to verify before removal

This report keeps What is “Win32/AutoRun.VB.AMH”? 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 29F6E59D2FA9BEA68A86.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
29F6E59D2FA9BEA68A86.mlw
  • Compare the suspicious file name with 29F6E59D2FA9BEA68A86.mlw.
  • Confirm the detection name matches What is “Win32/AutoRun.VB.AMH”? 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 Win32/AutoRun.VB.AMH 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 Win32/AutoRun.VB.AMH virus can do?

  • Behavioural detection: Executable code extraction – unpacking
  • Sample contains Overlay data
  • Reads data out of its own binary image
  • CAPE extracted potentially suspicious content
  • Drops a binary and executes it
  • Authenticode signature is invalid
  • Behavioural detection: Injection (inter-process)
  • CAPE detected the embedded pe malware family
  • Attempts to modify Explorer settings to prevent hidden files from being displayed
  • Yara detections observed in process dumps, payloads or dropped files

How to determine Win32/AutoRun.VB.AMH?



File Info:

name: 29F6E59D2FA9BEA68A86.mlw
path: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/19daf7aaed8910eee669c1be809a649aff8ed0a4206a046e31540d72b8dfcd29
crc32: B3E2ACD1
md5: 29f6e59d2fa9bea68a866e9f2daab8df
sha1: 55a58436785d877d66e4d8d544d45cc7943f0547
sha256: 19daf7aaed8910eee669c1be809a649aff8ed0a4206a046e31540d72b8dfcd29
sha512: 96ee018c00b00b6f8b891032a9ae6998a9622c45819040dd5c38a1757e579ff6f2649e5bba3ac08787e76b6aa1d39d3d5032ff38276edb848c0e494196a100c5
ssdeep: 3072:fHpLdTxOFxlLzrQF0T8ZnPZihF3KYGnUujyOjs6UvVXPRB4oQZiEN6:XFOFxxrQJ0r3KYGnljw6AXxWe
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
tlsh: T1EDF3832636C0F63DC515CAF53A2E83909439ED3565E2A813F7C12F26B6B6E97D220317
sha3_384: 2a1863d3d7050ceb0699477ab930ed5b3559667335cf28183dee5b9858e3b7c4dcbd13125de93bb5b0da3c02f1ddda15
ep_bytes: 68783f4000e8eeffffff000000000000
timestamp: 2009-07-14 05:39:39


Version Info:

Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0
ProductName: oDnJgMMHMztlBq
FileVersion: 1.00
ProductVersion: 1.00
InternalName: EOSwzaOLLt
OriginalFilename: EOSwzaOLLt.exe

Win32/AutoRun.VB.AMH also known as:

Bkav W32.AIDetectMalware
Lionic Worm.Win32.WBNA.low6
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
MicroWorld-eScan Gen:Variant.VBKrypt.23
FireEye Generic.mg.29f6e59d2fa9bea6
CAT-QuickHeal Trojan.Vobfus.gen
Skyhigh BehavesLike.Win32.VBObfus.cm
ALYac Gen:Variant.VBKrypt.23
Malwarebytes Generic.Malware.AI.DDS
VIPRE Gen:Variant.VBKrypt.23
Sangfor Suspicious.Win32.Save.vb
K7AntiVirus EmailWorm ( 0054d10f1 )
Alibaba Worm:Win32/Vobfus.71ef5ee5
K7GW EmailWorm ( 0054d10f1 )
Cybereason malicious.d2fa9b
BitDefenderTheta AI:Packer.4F7986B920
VirIT Trojan.Win32.SHeur4.DFM
Symantec W32.Changeup
tehtris Generic.Malware
ESET-NOD32 Win32/AutoRun.VB.AMH
APEX Malicious
TrendMicro-HouseCall WORM_VOBFUS.SMHE
ClamAV Win.Malware.Vobfus-9654488-0
Kaspersky Worm.Win32.Vobfus.eeqo
BitDefender Gen:Variant.VBKrypt.23
NANO-Antivirus Trojan.Win32.WBNA.cqkydv
SUPERAntiSpyware Trojan.Agent/Gen-Vobfus
Avast Win32:VB-YPK [Trj]
Emsisoft Gen:Variant.VBKrypt.23 (B)
Baidu Win32.Worm.Pronny.d
F-Secure Trojan.TR/Vobfus.15974456
DrWeb Trojan.VbCrypt.60
TrendMicro WORM_VOBFUS.SMHE
Trapmine malicious.moderate.ml.score
Sophos Mal/VB-XV
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
Google Detected
Avira TR/Vobfus.15974456
Varist W32/Vobfus.Z.gen!Eldorado
Antiy-AVL Worm/Win32.WBNA.gen
Kingsoft malware.kb.a.1000
Microsoft Worm:Win32/Vobfus!pz
Xcitium TrojWare.Win32.VB.AVA@4paxk7
Arcabit Trojan.VBKrypt.23
ZoneAlarm Worm.Win32.Vobfus.eeqo
GData Gen:Variant.VBKrypt.23
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
AhnLab-V3 Trojan/Win32.Diple.C60910
Acronis suspicious
McAfee VBObfus.bs
MAX malware (ai score=80)
VBA32 BScope.Worm.Vobfus
Cylance unsafe
Panda Trj/Genetic.gen
Rising Worm.Vobfus!1.99C7 (CLASSIC)
Yandex Trojan.GenAsa!XXfWWB4UIy0
Ikarus Worm.Win32.WBNA
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.300983.susgen
Fortinet W32/VB.CNE!worm
AVG Win32:VB-YPK [Trj]
DeepInstinct MALICIOUS
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_100% (W)

How to remove Win32/AutoRun.VB.AMH?

Recommended second-opinion scan

Verify 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 GridinSoft Anti-Malware
  • 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.