MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.KHM

Spectating the MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.KHM malware detection means that your system is in big danger. This virus can correctly be named as ransomware – sort of malware which encrypts your files and asks you to pay for their decryption. Removing it requires some specific steps that must be taken as soon as possible.

MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.KHM detection is a malware detection you can spectate in your system. It frequently appears after the provoking procedures on your computer – opening the untrustworthy email messages, clicking the banner in the Web or setting up the program from suspicious sources. From the instance it appears, you have a short time to take action until it begins its destructive action. And be sure – it is better not to wait for these destructive actions.

What is MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.KHM virus?

MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.KHM is ransomware-type malware. It searches for the files on your computer, encrypts it, and then asks you to pay the ransom for getting the decryption key. Besides making your files locked, this virus also does a ton of harm to your system. It modifies the networking settings in order to prevent you from reading the removal manuals or downloading the antivirus. In rare cases, MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.KHM can additionally prevent the launching of anti-malware programs.

MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.KHM Summary

Summarizingly, MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.KHM ransomware activities in the infected PC are next:

  • Dynamic (imported) function loading detected;
  • CAPE extracted potentially suspicious content;
  • .NET file is packed/obfuscated with SmartAssembly;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Encrypting the files kept on the victim’s disk drive — so the victim cannot open these documents;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of security tools
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of anti-malware apps

Ransomware has actually been a headache for the last 4 years. It is hard to imagine a more dangerous virus for both individuals and companies. The algorithms utilized in MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.KHM (usually, RHA-1028 or AES-256) are not hackable – with minor exclusions. To hack it with a brute force, you need more time than our galaxy actually exists, and possibly will exist. However, that malware does not do all these terrible things immediately – it can require up to a few hours to cipher all of your documents. Hence, seeing the MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.KHM detection is a clear signal that you need to start the clearing process.

Where did I get the MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.KHM?

Usual tactics of MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.KHM injection are common 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 relatively modern method in malware spreading – you get the e-mail that mimics some regular notifications about shippings or bank service conditions modifications. Inside of the e-mail, there is a corrupted MS Office file, or a web link which leads to the exploit landing site.

Malicious email spam

Malicious email message. This one tricks you to open the phishing website.

Avoiding it looks quite simple, but still requires a lot of recognition. Malware can hide in different spots, and it is better to stop it even before it goes into your system than to trust in an anti-malware program. Basic cybersecurity knowledge is just an important item in the modern-day world, even if your relationship with a PC stays on YouTube videos. That may keep you a lot of time and money which you would certainly spend while searching for a solution.

MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.KHM malware technical details

File Info:

name: 39729CAB563AC2905A23.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/7ccbb3aa0fb91346aade6c2b846a41da4e7482140b9b3b3386047f3630d3c70acrc32: 3643B437md5: 39729cab563ac2905a23288cee2e98ebsha1: 6d209da9213cde68b25e1de7ee9a7f50ab7ca6c4sha256: 7ccbb3aa0fb91346aade6c2b846a41da4e7482140b9b3b3386047f3630d3c70asha512: 4d06c014767d06a0e84855970bdc17450e6c276b97e0926a85080a52b41628d0618246719031a4c8d35268746b75d77b03aaa659d40780e74efb1998b9cd5d7dssdeep: 384:BomwfEGLSPRwEb4BVUFOPmicwCjb9abuR7P8yB7pms70k3S:BhwMSUb4B3cwCjbgbuRz8yB7Is3Stype: PE32 executable (console) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T123921CD4BBC443F9DABA4E3F7853F2901B309E09C993EB5F2884649B5D623A015637A1sha3_384: 8591a922d1c399a435f14834d6eb22210cbd9139a482aee90dc698f7b0e3b97a156178670080c2e9ea75c938d8aeeaddep_bytes: ff250020400000000000000000000000timestamp: 2022-02-04 10:42:40

Version Info:

Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0Comments: Foxmail安装程序CompanyName: FileDescription: Foxmail安装程序FileVersion: 7.2.22.194InternalName: Ugymmwnc.exeLegalCopyright: Copyright(C) 2015-2020 Tencent. All Rights ReservedLegalTrademarks: OriginalFilename: Ugymmwnc.exeProductName: ProductVersion: 7.2.22.194Assembly Version: 7.2.22.194

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BitDefenderTheta Gen:NN.ZemsilF.34232.bm0@a4AsZOm
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Symantec MSIL.Downloader!gen7
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TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.R002C0DB722
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Rising Trojan.Generic/[email protected] (RDM.MSIL:JCuP3F3dRYlvbwu4sNvhlA)
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Comodo Malware@#24j9pma6uwwap
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TrendMicro TROJ_GEN.R002C0DB722
McAfee-GW-Edition RDN/Generic Downloader.x
Trapmine suspicious.low.ml.score
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APEX Malicious
Avira HEUR/AGEN.1232055
MAX malware (ai score=89)
Antiy-AVL Trojan/Generic.ASMalwS.352322A
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
AhnLab-V3 Trojan/Win.Generic.C4956725
VBA32 TScope.Trojan.MSIL
Malwarebytes Trojan.Downloader.MSIL.Generic
Ikarus Trojan.MSIL.Krypt
Panda Trj/GdSda.A
Tencent Msil.Trojan-downloader.Agent.Lkxm
Yandex Trojan.Igent.bXqeeE.47
SentinelOne Static AI – Suspicious PE
Fortinet MSIL/Agent.KHM!tr.dldr
AVG Win32:DropperX-gen [Drp]
Avast Win32:DropperX-gen [Drp]

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Robert Bailey

Security engineer focused on malware behavior, removal workflows, and Windows hardening. Robert reviews threat articles for practical accuracy, checking detection names, symptoms, and cleanup steps before publication.

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