Maoloa.A Ransomware
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| Threat Level: | 100 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 59 |
| First Seen: | July 4, 2019 |
| Last Seen: | December 12, 2025 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Maoloa.A Ransomware on your system indicates a serious security threat that requires immediate attention. Ransomware is a type of malware designed to extort money from victims by encrypting their files and demanding payment in exchange for the decryption key. In this report, we will provide an overview of the Maoloa.A Ransomware threat, its operating methods, symptoms of infection, and steps to remove it from your system.
Table of Contents
What Is Maoloa.A Ransomware?
Maoloa.A Ransomware is a type of malicious software that uses encryption to lock victims' files and demands a ransom in exchange for the decryption key. The name itself does not directly indicate a specific malware family, but its behavior is characteristic of ransomware threats. This type of malware can spread through various means, including phishing emails, infected software downloads, and exploited vulnerabilities in operating systems or applications.
How Maoloa.A Ransomware Operates
Ransomware like Maoloa.A Ransomware typically operates by scanning the victim's system for files to encrypt. Once files are encrypted, the malware displays a ransom note demanding payment in exchange for the decryption key. The encryption process can happen rapidly, leaving victims with little time to react. In some cases, ransomware may also attempt to spread to other machines on the same network or through external drives and devices connected to the infected system.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of a Maoloa.A Ransomware infection can include the inability to access files, files having unusual extensions appended to their names, and the presence of a ransom note or demand for payment. Systems may also exhibit slower performance due to the resource-intensive encryption process. In some cases, victims may notice suspicious network activity or unusual program behavior before the ransom demand is made.
How to Remove Maoloa.A Ransomware
- Boot your system into Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for internet access. This will make it easier to download and install removal tools.
- Download and run a full scan with a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove the Maoloa.A Ransomware and any other related malware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that may have been installed without your knowledge, as these could be related to the ransomware infection.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings that the malware may have altered.
- Reboot your system and run another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all remnants of the malware have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Maoloa.A Ransomware from your system requires careful and immediate action to prevent further damage. It's crucial to follow the steps outlined above and to take preventive measures to avoid future infections, such as regularly backing up important files, keeping your operating system and software up to date, and being cautious with emails and downloads from unknown sources. Remember, paying the ransom does not guarantee that you will receive the decryption key or that your files will be restored. Therefore, it's essential to focus on removal and prevention strategies to protect your digital assets.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Maoloa.A Ransomware |
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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:
ffe0eb31e264319a1871d33af4c4abbf
SHA1:
7f1c54c1714572842ad8c7174bd994bd9ac6403a
SHA256:
6563E8AA156A255B6DE6E07130DEDF65A495CB1CFBAB300EDBBEE874FB808E4B
File Size:
491.01 KB, 491008 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have security information
- File has exports table
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
- File is not packed
- IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
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 |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Zhuhai Kingsoft Office Software Co.,Ltd |
| File Description | WPS Office Expansion tool |
| File Version | 12.1.0.16412 |
| Internal Name | ksolite.dll |
| Legal Copyright | Copyright©2024 Kingsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. |
| Original Filename | ksolite.dll |
| Product Name | WPS Office |
| Product Version | 12.1.0.16412 |
File Traits
- dll
- HighEntropy
- ntdll
- WriteProcessMemory
- 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: | 1,301 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 280 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 819 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 202 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Anti Debug |
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Shell Command Execution
Shell Command Execution
This section lists Windows shell commands that are run by the samples in this family. Windows Shell commands are often leveraged by malware for nefarious purposes and can be used to elevate security privileges, download and launch other malware, exploit vulnerabilities, collect and exfiltrate data, and hide malicious activity.
C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\7f1c54c1714572842ad8c7174bd994bd9ac6403a_0000491008.,LiQMAxHB
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