MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.LHZ

Spectating the MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.LHZ malware detection means that your system is in big danger. This malware can correctly be named 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/TrojanDownloader.Agent.LHZ detection is a virus detection you can spectate in your computer. It often shows up after the preliminary actions on your PC – opening the untrustworthy email messages, clicking the banner in the Internet or installing the program from unreliable resources. From the second it appears, you have a short time to do something about it before it starts its harmful action. And be sure – it is much better not to wait for these harmful effects.

What is MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.LHZ virus?

MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.LHZ is ransomware-type malware. It searches for the documents on your disk drive, ciphers it, and after that asks you to pay the ransom for receiving the decryption key. Besides making your documents inaccessible, this virus additionally does a ton of damage to your system. It modifies the networking settings in order to avoid you from checking out the removal articles or downloading the antivirus. Sometimes, MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.LHZ can also stop the launching of anti-malware programs.

MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.LHZ Summary

In summary, MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.LHZ ransomware actions in the infected computer are next:

  • CAPE extracted potentially suspicious content;
  • .NET file is packed/obfuscated with Confuser;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Binary compilation timestomping detected;
  • Encrypting the files kept on the target’s drives — so the victim cannot open these documents;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of security tools
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of security tools

Ransomware has been a headache for the last 4 years. It is challenging to imagine a more damaging virus for both individual users and businesses. The algorithms used in MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.LHZ (usually, RHA-1028 or AES-256) are not hackable – with minor exclusions. To hack it with a brute force, you need to have a lot more time than our galaxy actually exists, and possibly will exist. But that malware does not do all these terrible things instantly – it may take up to several hours to cipher all of your files. Therefore, seeing the MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.LHZ detection is a clear signal that you must begin the clearing procedure.

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

Ordinary ways of MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.LHZ injection are typical for all other ransomware variants. Those are one-day landing sites where victims are offered to download the free app, so-called bait emails and hacktools. Bait emails are a relatively new tactic in malware distribution – you get the email that mimics some standard notifications about shippings or bank service conditions changes. Within the email, there is an infected MS Office file, or a web link which leads to the exploit landing page.

Malicious email spam

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

Avoiding it looks fairly easy, but still needs a lot of focus. Malware can hide in various spots, and it is much better to prevent it even before it invades your PC than to rely on an anti-malware program. Essential cybersecurity knowledge is just an essential thing in the modern world, even if your relationship with a computer remains on YouTube videos. That can save you a great deal of money and time which you would certainly spend while trying to find a fixing guide.

MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.LHZ malware technical details

File Info:

name: 11941E5BC8D8427CE6CE.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/8dbd97f8ee543cacec69a900f338b77a2e60204fcc10e3bfa08a773e88159ae4crc32: 0015CB0Cmd5: 11941e5bc8d8427ce6ce16964bf9c4casha1: 20b1bb1adcf2f8dfbd5ccae0fce38f37f0308521sha256: 8dbd97f8ee543cacec69a900f338b77a2e60204fcc10e3bfa08a773e88159ae4sha512: a80d331c3364f6e701fa2b6d166168b332bb88ac1f40f2b7b10eb4a20a6ffbf1180f0ab5c940e89f27726a7b5517afbbb19196c7f7e8bc78a41416c16b04ede4ssdeep: 768:QKqxXewGSKGwWxdB0iyCQj6DmEFr9jWFXEE2Ov7K0bEDW:W0pSPd9QCw6De2y7K0b3type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T143133E8C766076DFC85BC876CEA82C64EA607477930BD243A45326AD9E0D99BCF150F3sha3_384: 17ae6ff1f84d1423f08220d89a102138eefdc51145e4663495d3389820213ca2e784a06c513fee16eb7668b034e84a5aep_bytes: ff250020400000000000000000000000timestamp: 2044-08-07 01:46:09

Version Info:

Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0Comments: CompanyName: FileDescription: GonnaCopeDLFileVersion: 1.0.0.0InternalName: GonnaCopeDL.exeLegalCopyright: Copyright © 2022LegalTrademarks: OriginalFilename: GonnaCopeDL.exeProductName: GonnaCopeDLProductVersion: 1.0.0.0Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0

MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.LHZ also known as:

Lionic Trojan.Win32.Generic.4!c
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
FireEye Generic.mg.11941e5bc8d8427c
McAfee RDN/Generic.dx
Cylance unsafe
Zillya Trojan.Blocker.Win32.116173
Sangfor Trojan.Win32.Save.a
K7AntiVirus Trojan-Downloader ( 005910cf1 )
Alibaba Ransom:MSIL/Blocker.0e3eb57d
K7GW Trojan-Downloader ( 005910cf1 )
BitDefenderTheta Gen:NN.ZemsilF.36196.cm0@au@0Ebe
Symantec ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
ESET-NOD32 a variant of MSIL/TrojanDownloader.Agent.LHZ
APEX Malicious
Kaspersky HEUR:Trojan-Ransom.MSIL.Blocker.gen
Avast Win32:Malware-gen
Tencent Msil.Trojan-Downloader.Ader.Wdkl
F-Secure Trojan.TR/Dldr.Agent.ivkwb
DrWeb Trojan.DownLoad4.14834
TrendMicro Trojan.MSIL.GONNACOPE.A
McAfee-GW-Edition RDN/Generic.dx
Sophos Troj/Disteal-U
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
Jiangmin Trojan.MSIL.anhpr
Google Detected
Avira TR/Dldr.Agent.ivkwb
ZoneAlarm HEUR:Trojan-Ransom.MSIL.Blocker.gen
Microsoft Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.B!ml
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
AhnLab-V3 Trojan/Win.Generic.C5103355
Acronis suspicious
Malwarebytes Trojan.Downloader
TrendMicro-HouseCall Trojan.MSIL.GONNACOPE.A
Rising Ransom.Blocker!8.12A (CLOUD)
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.73689294.susgen
Fortinet PossibleThreat
AVG Win32:Malware-gen
DeepInstinct MALICIOUS
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_90% (W)

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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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