Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Blocker.zuoc
MD5: 249A24E58C77537C8317F54797A9F746
SHA1: 1C4BA9EBFDA2B0252EDC3012B6C3E741F29BEEFE
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.