Trojan.MSIL.FakeRansom.B
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| Popularity Rank: | 22,521 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 102 |
| First Seen: | April 19, 2023 |
| Last Seen: | September 7, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Trojan.MSIL.FakeRansom.B is a Windows-based Trojan written in the Microsoft .NET framework (MSIL) that disguises its true intentions while carrying out harmful activity on infected machines. Despite the "FakeRansom" portion of its name, which suggests it may try to mimic or impersonate ransomware behavior, this threat is classified as a dangerous Trojan capable of giving attackers unauthorized access to a compromised computer. With a danger level rated 8 out of 10, it should be treated as a serious security risk.
Table of Contents
What Trojan.MSIL.FakeRansom.B Does
Once active on a system, Trojan.MSIL.FakeRansom.B is designed to run silently in the background, avoiding obvious signs of its presence. It does not carry a valid digital signature, which is a common trait of threats that try to blend in while evading detection. The Trojan can perform a range of malicious functions, and in many cases of this category, it may allow remote attackers to gain significant or even complete control over the infected system. This can include the ability to covertly delete files, manipulate system settings, or carry out further malicious actions without the user's knowledge or consent.
Because it masquerades under a name associated with ransomware, users who encounter messages or behavior from this Trojan may be tricked into believing their files have been encrypted or locked, even if that is not actually the case. This type of deception is typical of fake ransomware threats, which rely on scare tactics to pressure victims into taking harmful actions, such as paying a ransom or downloading additional malicious software.
How It Usually Gets onto Computers
Trojan.MSIL.FakeRansom.B typically spreads by exploiting system vulnerabilities and security flaws on unpatched or poorly protected computers. It is also commonly distributed through software downloads from malicious or compromised websites, as well as through email attachments sent from untrusted or unknown sources. These attachments may appear as executable files, but attackers also disguise them using extensions such as .pif, .avi, or even .jpg to trick users into opening them without suspicion.
Risks for the User
The presence of this Trojan on a system poses serious risks. Because it can potentially grant attackers remote control, victims may face unauthorized access to personal files, data theft, further malware installation, or disruption of normal system operations. The psychological tactic of mimicking ransomware can also cause unnecessary panic, potentially leading victims to make hasty decisions, such as paying money to resolve a threat that may not be functioning as true ransomware.
Signs of Infection
Because Trojan.MSIL.FakeRansom.B is built to run quietly in the background, it may not produce obvious symptoms right away. However, users should be alert to unusual system slowdowns, unexpected network activity, unfamiliar processes running in task management tools, unexplained changes to files, or sudden on-screen warnings claiming that files have been locked or encrypted when no legitimate backup or security software issued such a message.
How to Stay Protected
To reduce the risk of infection, users should keep their operating system and all installed software fully updated to close known security vulnerabilities that threats like this often exploit. Avoid downloading software from unofficial or suspicious websites, and never open email attachments from unknown or unverified senders, especially files with uncommon or mismatched extensions. Maintaining regular backups of important data, using a reputable security solution, and exercising caution with unsolicited files and links are essential habits for staying protected against Trojans like Trojan.MSIL.FakeRansom.B.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.MSIL.FakeRansom.B |
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| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
0e056d7ec2d0bdbfa5455c41515f7768
SHA1:
3efe73a098ddbb1086185c6ec44d0fdaa5e2b623
SHA256:
3436561A02BD5CC7181F923E82EA1FF080FF05E2B88EECEFB28E4E3A952EA89C
File Size:
110.59 KB, 110592 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have debug information
- File doesn't have exports table
- File doesn't have security information
- File is .NET application
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
- File is not packed
- IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
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- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Icons
File Icons
This section displays icon resources found within family samples. Malware often replicates icons commonly associated with legitimate software to mislead users into believing the malware is safe.
Windows PE Version Information
Windows PE Version Information
This section displays values and attributes that have been set in the Windows file version information data structure for samples within this family. To mislead users, malware actors often add fake version information mimicking legitimate software.| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Assembly Version | 0.0.0.0 |
| File Version | 0.0.0.0 |
| Internal Name | pv2zwkz3.exe |
| Original Filename | pv2zwkz3.exe |
| Product Version | 0.0.0.0 |
File Traits
- .NET
- x86
Block Information
Block Information
During analysis, EnigmaSoft breaks file samples into logical blocks for classification and comparison with other samples. Blocks can be used to generate malware detection rules and to group file samples into families based on shared source code, functionality and other distinguishing attributes and characteristics. This section lists a summary of this block data, as well as its classification by EnigmaSoft. A visual representation of the block data is also displayed, where available.| Total Blocks: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 1 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 0 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Similar Families
Similar Families
This section lists other families that share similarities with this family, based on EnigmaSoft’s analysis. Many malware families are created from the same malware toolkits and use the same packing and encryption techniques but uniquely extend functionality. Similar families may also share source code, attributes, icons, subcomponents, compromised and/or invalid digital signatures, and network characteristics. Researchers leverage these similarities to rapidly and effectively triage file samples and extend malware detection rules.- MSIL.FakeRansom.B
Windows API Usage
Windows API Usage
This section lists Windows API calls that are used by the samples in this family. Windows API usage analysis is a valuable tool that can help identify malicious activity, such as keylogging, security privilege escalation, data encryption, data exfiltration, interference with antivirus software, and network request manipulation.| Category | API |
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| Syscall Use |
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| User Data Access |
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