Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Blocker.qniq
MD5: 4498F0F529939337C58C77BF80DDA6AA
SHA1: 09780BCF3E42B28E13581BB7FC4ABAC08CC53EDE
Behavior: Trojan Program (Trojan Ransom)
A malicious program that modifies or encrypts data on the victim’s computer without permission, so that the data cannot be used, or blocks normal work of the computer. After the data is «taken hostage», the user is asked to pay a ransom.
Platform: Win32
This malware is in the Portable Executable (PE) format — a file format for executables, object code, DLLs, FON font files, and others used in 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows.
Systems affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (x86/x64), Windows 8 (x86/x64), Windows 10 (x86/x64), Windows 11 (x86/x64)
How to prevent infection
- Use up-to-date antivirus software.
- Install the latest updates for your operating system and installed software.
- Use strong passwords and password management software.
- Use caution when opening attachments, accepting file transfers and clicking on links to web pages.