Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Knowbe.cv

Trojan-RansomWin32
Detection added: 28.10.2026 12:41:37 (GMT+2)
MD5: EB6F26BE9C55FEF97AA32DB6B9DD31A1
SHA1: 6855590BA4F0FA5D339CC6E8096EF65883563AA8

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)

NOTE: The hash is only listed for the first detected malicious file. SHA/MD5 hash is not intended as a security/antivirus solution; it provides additional information that allows you to identify known malware files.

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.

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