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Should I remove “Win32/AutoRun.VB.AMH”?

Published Apr 2, 2024 Malware category 3 min read
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This report keeps Should I remove “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 8806EA65AEC9133D9687.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
8806EA65AEC9133D9687.mlw
  • Compare the suspicious file name with 8806EA65AEC9133D9687.mlw.
  • Confirm the detection name matches Should I remove “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)
  • Attempts to modify Explorer settings to prevent hidden files from being displayed

How to determine Win32/AutoRun.VB.AMH?



File Info:

name: 8806EA65AEC9133D9687.mlw
path: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/f045fd25060a71527f831c5101618a5b053c04b1446984e63d545408c20e3972
crc32: 6D94504E
md5: 8806ea65aec9133d96878025efaecd51
sha1: 41e0a0be95525b1f11aadf7b2470e0c6ebec8d4d
sha256: f045fd25060a71527f831c5101618a5b053c04b1446984e63d545408c20e3972
sha512: e3f8c0eb541bfbb7d6ab35854df9d7e5e196c4b8adf728650ab4701d11365f35740c9afe328f2ea1373a9e671c2b1da46c83563c6fca06ec201dcb5b342d02c2
ssdeep: 3072:fHpLdGxOFxlLzrQF0T8ZnPZihF3KYGnUujyOjs6UvVXPRB4oQZiE3+:XAOFxxrQJ0r3KYGnljw6AXxWA
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
tlsh: T1DEF3831636C0F63DC515CAF53A2E83909439ED3665E2A813F7C12F26B6B6E97D220317
sha3_384: df122fb10cf50186383bf53951887b31af3cccc583886618a53c9e6fb97cfa8532d5d8ffe240d33ee4c1bc7b5fef3ad7
ep_bytes: 68783f4000e8eeffffff000000000000
timestamp: 2009-07-14 05:39:39


Version Info:

Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0
ProductName: hPGCYPxBvwpfXe
FileVersion: 1.00
ProductVersion: 1.00
InternalName: KvzTqWlDVQ
OriginalFilename: KvzTqWlDVQ.exe

Win32/AutoRun.VB.AMH also known as:

Bkav W32.AIDetectMalware
AVG Win32:VB-YPK [Trj]
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
MicroWorld-eScan Gen:Variant.VBKrypt.23
FireEye Generic.mg.8806ea65aec9133d
CAT-QuickHeal Trojan.Vobfus.gen
Skyhigh BehavesLike.Win32.VBObfus.cm
McAfee VBObfus.bs
Malwarebytes Generic.Malware.AI.DDS
Sangfor Suspicious.Win32.Save.vb
K7AntiVirus EmailWorm ( 0054d10f1 )
K7GW EmailWorm ( 0054d10f1 )
Cybereason malicious.5aec91
BitDefenderTheta AI:Packer.4F7986B920
VirIT Trojan.Win32.SHeur4.DFM
Symantec W32.Changeup
tehtris Generic.Malware
ESET-NOD32 Win32/AutoRun.VB.AMH
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
APEX Malicious
Avast Win32:VB-YPK [Trj]
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
Tencent Trojan.Win32.Koobface.p
Emsisoft Gen:Variant.VBKrypt.23 (B)
Baidu Win32.Worm.Pronny.d
F-Secure Trojan.TR/Vobfus.15974456
DrWeb Trojan.VbCrypt.60
VIPRE Gen:Variant.VBKrypt.23
TrendMicro WORM_VOBFUS.SMHE
Trapmine malicious.moderate.ml.score
Sophos Mal/VB-ABH
Ikarus Worm.Win32.WBNA
GData Gen:Variant.VBKrypt.23
Varist W32/Vobfus.Z.gen!Eldorado
Avira TR/Vobfus.15974456
MAX malware (ai score=80)
Antiy-AVL Worm/Win32.WBNA.gen
Kingsoft malware.kb.a.1000
Xcitium TrojWare.Win32.VB.AVA@4paxk7
Arcabit Trojan.VBKrypt.23
ZoneAlarm Worm.Win32.Vobfus.eeqo
Microsoft Worm:Win32/Vobfus!pz
Google Detected
AhnLab-V3 Trojan/Win32.Diple.C60910
Acronis suspicious
VBA32 BScope.Worm.Vobfus
ALYac Gen:Variant.VBKrypt.23
Cylance unsafe
Panda Trj/Genetic.gen
TrendMicro-HouseCall WORM_VOBFUS.SMHE
Rising Worm.Vobfus!1.99C7 (CLASSIC)
Yandex Trojan.GenAsa!XXfWWB4UIy0
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.300983.susgen
Fortinet W32/VB.CNE!worm
DeepInstinct MALICIOUS
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_100% (D)
alibabacloud Trojan:Win/Vobfus.cbdc3ade

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.