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How to remove “Win32/RiskWare.Downer.F”?

Published Mar 20, 2024 Risk category 2 min read
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What to verify before removal

This report keeps How to remove “Win32/RiskWare.Downer.F”? 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 3D5B4D84173320F520CE.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
3D5B4D84173320F520CE.mlw
  • Compare the suspicious file name with 3D5B4D84173320F520CE.mlw.
  • Confirm the detection name matches How to remove “Win32/RiskWare.Downer.F”? 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/RiskWare.Downer.F 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/RiskWare.Downer.F virus can do?

  • Sample contains Overlay data
  • The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
  • Authenticode signature is invalid
  • CAPE detected the shellcode get eip malware family
  • Binary file triggered multiple YARA rules
  • Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine Win32/RiskWare.Downer.F?


File Info:

name: 3D5B4D84173320F520CE.mlw
path: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/e67512ea04d5c115a3ca8a8e2fe42bb1c2559612479faef51464fe9ea2c9aeed
crc32: 38D4C48B
md5: 3d5b4d84173320f520ce0c7f4c8ffb39
sha1: 86ce6ca9accd396323c6351bf37c4e0e0c913496
sha256: e67512ea04d5c115a3ca8a8e2fe42bb1c2559612479faef51464fe9ea2c9aeed
sha512: 73fce7107003229a9d1894f133db1c48fdcc105a1ee85dc684f38aab27f609aa305c6e288c1047844f62d5b78968d9672b5e403f346b2bf2e671d26e06b42f31
ssdeep: 196608:lXqC2wwhoqItWqJoSxUjLc0sI5cU4irtZeBakXWSKgZfB8h/AIdlxEL9AVtYSEA1:xqC2wwhoqItWqJoSxUjLcBIRRtZeBDZA
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
tlsh: T1D6B6F121BB8150B2E6831130555BF77A787DB7300B3485DF9BC46E2D6F312C1663ABAA
sha3_384: d90a6f4c17e7cb2ecdef3fed66c681e748e9e6cc8a78531ad4fc95b283d01badce996810c313d7ed04b2ff683f75d25f
ep_bytes: e8230c0000e97afeffff6a1068709d92
timestamp: 2023-06-13 07:43:34

Version Info:

0: [No Data]

Win32/RiskWare.Downer.F also known as:

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Lionic Hacktool.Win32.Downer.3!c
Skyhigh BehavesLike.Win32.BadFile.tc
Zillya Tool.Downer.Win32.674
Sangfor Trojan.Win32.Save.a
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/RiskWare.Downer.F
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
Tencent Malware.Win32.Gencirc.10bfa294
Trapmine malicious.moderate.ml.score
Sophos Mal/Generic-S
SentinelOne Static AI – Suspicious PE
Antiy-AVL GrayWare[AdWare]/Win32.Downer
Microsoft PUADlManager:Win32/Downer
McAfee Artemis!3D5B4D841733
VBA32 Downloader.Agent
Rising HackTool.Downer!8.13376 (TFE:5:tyiTkkQhvPF)
Ikarus PUA.RiskWare.Downer
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.121218.susgen
Fortinet Riskware/Downer
DeepInstinct MALICIOUS
CrowdStrike win/grayware_confidence_70% (D)
alibabacloud RiskWare:Win/Downer.F

How to remove Win32/RiskWare.Downer.F?

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.