What is “Win32:RansomX-gen [Ransom]”?

The Win32:RansomX-gen [Ransom] 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:RansomX-gen [Ransom] virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Collects information about installed applications
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs
• Creates a copy of itself
• Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine Win32:RansomX-gen [Ransom]?

File Info:
crc32: 2FBE35E9md5: 6bb55449f9ad55bb73f25877a1041e1fname: msg.jpgsha1: b303f1c9c4564551853cd08a770836aae5725cf2sha256: 701d3db21920f78b8ed2eb6b4286f858277928f50d567c9c6594bd1971e9c07esha512: b6e5393b39ca5f0fc2f5f4a0ed0e5aeb8207e228abb676f4f25a069289dd322cb17b38b0e83f9767a32f9e202fff2adb26d6c4f00660721d3b4b161c07f8e49cssdeep: 24576:nCM1zIIQedHu6nxFMHjM8lJ5bnAd+V/PTfnT:P1zVB1yI8lJ5bZxTnTtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright xa9 1998-2006 Microsoft Corp.InternalName: PresentationSettings.exeFileVersion: 6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)CompanyName: Microsoft CorporationProductName: Microsoftxae Windowsxae Operating SystemOleSelfRegister: DProductVersion: 6.1.7601.17514FileDescription: Microsoft Mobile PC Presentation Adaptability ClientOriginalFilename: PresentationSettings.exeTranslation: 0x0409 0x04b0

Win32:RansomX-gen [Ransom] also known as:

How to remove Win32:RansomX-gen [Ransom]?

• 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.