MSIL/Agent.EF

Spectating the MSIL/Agent.EF malware detection usually means that your PC is in big danger. This virus can correctly be identified as ransomware – type of malware which ciphers your files and forces you to pay for their decryption. Deleteing it requires some unusual steps that must be done as soon as possible.

MSIL/Agent.EF detection is a malware detection you can spectate in your computer. It usually shows up after the preliminary procedures on your PC – opening the untrustworthy email messages, clicking the advertisement in the Web or setting up the program from untrustworthy resources. From the instance it appears, you have a short time to do something about it until it starts its destructive action. And be sure – it is far better not to await these malicious things.

What is MSIL/Agent.EF virus?

MSIL/Agent.EF is ransomware-type malware. It searches for the documents on your disks, encrypts it, and then asks you to pay the ransom for receiving the decryption key. Besides making your files locked, this virus also does a lot of damage to your system. It changes the networking setups in order to avoid you from checking out the elimination articles or downloading the antivirus. In some cases, MSIL/Agent.EF can additionally stop the setup of anti-malware programs.

MSIL/Agent.EF Summary

Summarizingly, MSIL/Agent.EF ransomware actions in the infected PC are next:

• SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug);
• At least one process apparently crashed during execution;
• Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE;
• Creates RWX memory;
• Possible date expiration check, exits too soon after checking local time;
• Guard pages use detected – possible anti-debugging.;
• Dynamic (imported) function loading detected;
• Enumerates the modules from a process (may be used to locate base addresses in process injection);
• CAPE extracted potentially suspicious content;
• Authenticode signature is invalid;
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality;
• Behavioural detection: Injection (inter-process);
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup;
• Attempts to modify Explorer settings to prevent hidden files from being displayed;
• Encrypting the documents located on the victim’s disks — so the victim cannot check these files;
• Blocking the launching of .exe files of anti-virus programs
• Blocking the launching of installation files of anti-malware programs

Ransomware has been a horror story for the last 4 years. It is hard to picture a more dangerous virus for both individuals and businesses. The algorithms utilized in MSIL/Agent.EF (typically, RHA-1028 or AES-256) are not hackable – with minor exclusions. To hack it with a brute force, you need a lot more time than our galaxy currently exists, and possibly will exist. But that malware does not do all these bad things immediately – it can take up to several hours to cipher all of your documents. Thus, seeing the MSIL/Agent.EF detection is a clear signal that you have to start the elimination process.

Where did I get the MSIL/Agent.EF?

Routine ways of MSIL/Agent.EF spreading are common for all other ransomware examples. Those are one-day landing websites where users are offered to download and install the free app, so-called bait e-mails and hacktools. Bait e-mails are a pretty modern strategy in malware distribution – you get the email that simulates some standard notifications about deliveries or bank service conditions changes. Inside of the email, there is an infected MS Office file, or a web link which opens the exploit landing site.

Avoiding it looks quite simple, however, still demands a lot of awareness. Malware can hide in different places, and it is better to stop it even before it goes into your system than to rely upon an anti-malware program. Basic cybersecurity knowledge is just an important thing in the modern world, even if your interaction with a PC stays on YouTube videos. That may save you a great deal of time and money which you would certainly spend while looking for a solution.

MSIL/Agent.EF malware technical details

File Info:
name: C3586724A33E9A0353CB.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/b9b248c2610178e948d3ace3654ec8ffbfcb530f91d9819a4a8355c84b12812acrc32: 7D50832Amd5: c3586724a33e9a0353cb1c5c5debf659sha1: 6101fcc1aec4007d7522212e2b874976ea2b97b5sha256: b9b248c2610178e948d3ace3654ec8ffbfcb530f91d9819a4a8355c84b12812asha512: 06b989d6948b5b3826ba2ecf423ec3d3171819bb1b2a874e3678860482921690b8f9c1955d155910dafbd10d1478d79501462a6f52c4bb0d3ca4ad35b1b25de0ssdeep: 3072:5Qc01zAf6QGkBIO20ZvvVRDEbFUMqMNE:5QcygYkBIOFNbDEpUMvtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T122B37C11B7C84AE5D6EE07B85077072147B2FD7AA986D30E2EE871F99C733804152B6Bsha3_384: ecf62ee077da4be3a16cfb7d35f13b7de2f34fb237e13b86afd2b09cf39ba68330c059a22b0c675dca40f7a0878577c8ep_bytes: ff250020400000000000000000000000timestamp: 2012-06-02 12:12:48
Version Info:
CompanyName: Microsoft CorporationFileDescription: Microsoft Security Client Policy Configuration ToolFileVersion: 4.18.18362.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800)InternalName: ConfigSecurityPolicy.exeLegalCopyright: © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.OriginalFilename: ConfigSecurityPolicy.exeProductName: Microsoft® Windows® Operating SystemProductVersion: 4.18.18362.1Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0

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