Seeing the MSIL/Agent.VIF malware detection means that your system is in big danger. This malware can correctly be identified as ransomware – type of malware which ciphers your files and forces you to pay for their decryption. Stopping it requires some unusual steps that must be done as soon as possible.
MSIL/Agent.VIF detection is a virus detection you can spectate in your computer. It usually appears after the preliminary actions on your computer – opening the dubious email messages, clicking the advertisement in the Internet or setting up the program from untrustworthy sources. From the moment it shows up, you have a short time to do something about it before it starts its harmful action. And be sure – it is better not to await these destructive things.
What is MSIL/Agent.VIF virus?
MSIL/Agent.VIF is ransomware-type malware. It searches for the documents on your computer, encrypts it, and after that asks you to pay the ransom for getting the decryption key. Besides making your documents inaccessible, this malware additionally does a lot of harm to your system. It alters the networking setups in order to stop you from looking for the elimination tutorials or downloading the antivirus. Sometimes, MSIL/Agent.VIF can additionally stop the launching of anti-malware programs.
MSIL/Agent.VIF Summary
Summarizingly, MSIL/Agent.VIF malware activities in the infected system are next:
- Dynamic (imported) function loading detected;
- Authenticode signature is invalid;
- Encrypting the files kept on the victim’s disk drives — so the victim cannot use these files;
- Blocking the launching of .exe files of anti-malware programs
- Blocking the launching of installation files of anti-malware programs
Ransomware has actually been a major problem for the last 4 years. It is difficult to imagine a more harmful virus for both individuals and corporations. The algorithms used in MSIL/Agent.VIF (usually, 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 virus does not do all these horrible things instantly – it can take up to several hours to cipher all of your documents. Thus, seeing the MSIL/Agent.VIF detection is a clear signal that you need to start the removal procedure.
Where did I get the MSIL/Agent.VIF?
Typical ways of MSIL/Agent.VIF spreading are usual for all other ransomware examples. Those are one-day landing sites where victims are offered to download the free app, so-called bait e-mails and hacktools. Bait emails are a pretty modern method in malware spreading – you get the email that simulates some regular notifications about deliveries or bank service conditions changes. Within the email, there is an infected MS Office file, or a link which leads to the exploit landing site.

Malicious email message. This one tricks you to open the phishing website.
Avoiding it looks pretty uncomplicated, however, still demands a lot of awareness. Malware can hide in various spots, and it is better to prevent it even before it invades your PC than to rely on an anti-malware program. Simple cybersecurity knowledge is just an essential thing in the modern world, even if your relationship with a computer stays on YouTube videos. That can save you a great deal of time and money which you would spend while seeking a fix guide.
MSIL/Agent.VIF malware technical details
File Info:
name: B5EDC44D9A91B1F2CB95.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/920628ac248c155aa2e10160c121b2cdfe3b263388b60de7330dc38a1f053b65crc32: 261939E4md5: b5edc44d9a91b1f2cb9565ea8ec0b42asha1: aafba5bf8a35d4ca3463694716b859fed136f2d0sha256: 920628ac248c155aa2e10160c121b2cdfe3b263388b60de7330dc38a1f053b65sha512: a1f3af51ca8047101732999bfe79efc1b0157dcba1020a8574cd346ed80d989a91a28ed725a6fc52170febb4a1d6fff3a2be97f0ec6a5b6550e99299dfebc3a3ssdeep: 768:JQS8JaTsN84qXuuhWuJeyj8YtUKtq8eUXv2C:JQS8kS8Xf5IyjhFq5RCtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T1C2F219646A840E3AD5BF0176D092E11483F3ED7A7362CA0D5C83DE36E573BC19E0959Esha3_384: 79f43e30815e597c9114394c489f4beeffc810d5a8ef8aaa0b867a6d5ec0f3389742437ed6b21f2c84d8e36c432fe25eep_bytes: ff250020400000000000000000000000timestamp: 2022-06-05 19:39:17Version Info:
Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0Comments: CmRccServiceFileDescription: CmRccServiceFileVersion: 1.8.9.1InternalName: FRw3RPeLegalCopyright: OriginalFilename: FRw3RPeProductName: CmRccServiceProductVersion: 1.8.9.1Assembly Version: 1.8.9.1
MSIL/Agent.VIF also known as:
| Bkav | W32.AIDetectNet.01 |
| Elastic | malicious (high confidence) |
| MicroWorld-eScan | IL:Trojan.MSILZilla.19870 |
| FireEye | Generic.mg.b5edc44d9a91b1f2 |
| McAfee | GenericRXTD-SR!B5EDC44D9A91 |
| Cylance | Unsafe |
| Sangfor | Trojan.Win32.Wacatac.B |
| K7AntiVirus | Trojan ( 005924001 ) |
| Alibaba | Ransom:Win32/PolyRansom.eaf2b9e5 |
| K7GW | Trojan ( 005924001 ) |
| Cybereason | malicious.f8a35d |
| BitDefenderTheta | Gen:NN.ZemsilF.34786.cm0@ay2mhV |
| Cyren | W32/MSIL_Agent.DHY.gen!Eldorado |
| Symantec | ML.Attribute.HighConfidence |
| ESET-NOD32 | a variant of MSIL/Agent.VIF |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall | TROJ_GEN.R002C0PFH22 |
| Paloalto | generic.ml |
| ClamAV | Win.Packed.Msilzilla-9953300-0 |
| Kaspersky | Trojan-Ransom.Win32.PolyRansom.dauv |
| BitDefender | IL:Trojan.MSILZilla.19870 |
| Avast | Win32:DropperX-gen [Drp] |
| Ad-Aware | IL:Trojan.MSILZilla.19870 |
| Emsisoft | IL:Trojan.MSILZilla.19870 (B) |
| F-Secure | Trojan.TR/Agent.syddn |
| DrWeb | Trojan.PackedNET.1412 |
| VIPRE | IL:Trojan.MSILZilla.19870 |
| TrendMicro | TROJ_GEN.R002C0PFH22 |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | GenericRXTD-SR!B5EDC44D9A91 |
| SentinelOne | Static AI – Malicious PE |
| Trapmine | malicious.high.ml.score |
| Sophos | Mal/Generic-S |
| APEX | Malicious |
| GData | IL:Trojan.MSILZilla.19870 |
| Avira | TR/Agent.syddn |
| MAX | malware (ai score=86) |
| Antiy-AVL | Trojan/Win32.Wacatac |
| Microsoft | Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.B!ml |
| Cynet | Malicious (score: 99) |
| AhnLab-V3 | Trojan/Win.Mardom.C5109384 |
| Acronis | suspicious |
| ALYac | IL:Trojan.MSILZilla.19870 |
| Rising | Trojan.Generic/[email protected] (RDM.MSIL:DEsyVtJUiJa++HCHMkknTQ) |
| Ikarus | Trojan.MSIL.Agent |
| MaxSecure | Trojan.Malware.184588421.susgen |
| Fortinet | MSIL/Agent.VIF!tr |
| AVG | Win32:DropperX-gen [Drp] |
| CrowdStrike | win/malicious_confidence_100% (W) |
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