How to remove “Win32/Filecoder.WastedLocker.A”?

The Win32/Filecoder.WastedLocker.A 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/Filecoder.WastedLocker.A virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• 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
• Attempts to delete volume shadow copies
• Attempts to repeatedly call a single API many times in order to delay analysis time
• Exhibits possible ransomware file modification behavior
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs
• Creates a copy of itself
• Attempts to interact with an Alternate Data Stream (ADS)
• Anomalous binary characteristics
• Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities

How to determine Win32/Filecoder.WastedLocker.A?

File Info:
crc32: 05E642A3md5: f67ea8e471e827e4b7b65b65647d1d46name: tmpjxfs9t16sha1: e62d3a4fe0da1b1b8e9bcff3148becd6d02bcb07sha256: e3bf41de3a7edf556d43b6196652aa036e48a602bb3f7c98af9dae992222a8ebsha512: b6b2cc29a5c5247d4a68ec7e7d0080e2f6e460eee98ece85498fe25b044beea8d3e15139bcdbaad744c6fb3e9caff7a127bd4487ba35c191a57883e2b47aecc4ssdeep: 1536:MyZvd877ScWPXuYeE4VTAsJWR0PTy+XEJYRsvAP9FejAiegVXz4HE7bhj6X:MyJWNMUHYRyTy+UmRsveAog1EkxjGtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: This is GNU Software copyright Josh KarlinInternalName: Launchy.exeFileVersion: 1.0.0CompanyName: Code JellyProductName: LaunchyProductVersion: 2.0FileDescription: LaunchyOriginalFilename: Launchy.exeTranslation: 0x0409 0x04e4

Win32/Filecoder.WastedLocker.A also known as:

How to remove Win32/Filecoder.WastedLocker.A?

• 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.