
It appears that this virus is concealing itself inside a protected folders like the following: Trojan:Win32/CryptInject.YP!MTB – The database was updated to add this variant on June 18, 2019. The encryption process literally renders these files inaccessible and attackers are using this situation to extort money from the victims. The design of Trojan:Win32/CryptInject focuses primarily on its goal of encrypting files of computer users such as Office documents, images, photos, videos, databases, archives, etc. It uses an asymmetric type of encryption, which is painful to decrypt and actively need a decryption tool and key to get back all the infected files. Trojan:Win32/CryptInject encrypts virtually all files on the computer except executables, system files and apps.
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It also produces a boot element by adding an entry to the Windows registry which executes the virus code in the boot process. Once Trojan:Win32/CryptInject runs on the computer, the virus instills some files on the system folders.
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In addition to these two best spreaders, manufacturers of Trojan:Win32/CryptInject also use other methods like malign advertisements, drive-by-download, and software exploits.
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The virus can also arrive on the computer as part of hacked software or serial key generator which is ordinarily hosted on different unlawful servers. If it is not the actual file, the e-mail message hold links which, once opened, will begin transferring and executing Trojan:Win32/CryptInject from a distant server. Spreading Trojan:Win32/CryptInject spam messages routinely transiting where the virus is discharged as an attachment. Next, the players behind Trojan:Win32/CryptInject will require payment via the Bitcoin currency as a compensation for the decryption tool needed.

The principle for Trojan:Win32/CryptInject is to decline users access to the target files by encrypting them using an intricate technique, generally the asymmetrical AES-RSA system. With such an attack, it is not just the system that is threatened, other than that, valuable files from computer users are in danger of damaging too.

Avast found nothing apart from this one Trojan - again, it would not move or delete, I had to select IGNORE.Trojan:Win32/CryptInject is a generic detection of computer threats from the dangerous ransomware group.
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I have already run a full Avast scan, the one where it scans everything upon reboot before Windows starts proper. This one can be deleted, but it's not the one that's infected. There is also a crypt3.1 file with type: "1 File" which shares the same file info as above apart from the file type and size of 93KB (and presents a SUMMARY tab in PROPERTIES). There are other crypt dll's in system32 which are signed by Microsoft and were modified and created on. Other: no other file information (Owner, Company, File Version etc are all blank)įILE PROPERTIES: reveals only a GENERAL tab - no SUMMARY or other information is available. Thanks in advance for any advice or information.ĭate modified: (one year before I purchased my used PC)ĭate created: (no Trojan warning until the )ĭate accessed: at 22:57 (probably when I tried to permanently delete it using other software) I'm a bit worried as I paid for a flight and train ticket with my Visa card at home on the internet a couple of days ago.otherwise I don't do any internet banking and have no other crucial user data or sensitive files. Google searches bring very little results either way. I've no idea what the file is, or what sort of Trojan is in play here.


System restarts don't help, neither does deleting from DOS. The same message keeps on coming: "cannot delete the file as maybe a program is using it" or "access denied" or "file in use". Avast cannot process any action on it, nor can different Force Delete wares I've been trying. Unfortunately, the file has a hardcore Access Denied status. "A Trojan Horse was found! Do you want to DELETE / MOVE TO CHEST.etc" Avast just flashed this message to me a few hours ago: After many happy months with the Avast 4.7 Home I have come across my first problem.
