Python/Agent.AAC

Seeing the Python/Agent.AAC detection name means that your PC is in big danger. This malware can correctly be identified as ransomware – virus which encrypts your files and forces you to pay for their decryption. Removing it requires some specific steps that must be taken as soon as possible.

Python/Agent.AAC detection is a virus detection you can spectate in your computer. It usually appears after the preliminary procedures on your PC – opening the dubious email, clicking the advertisement in the Web or installing the program from unreliable sources. From the instance it appears, you have a short time to do something about it before it begins its destructive activity. And be sure – it is better not to wait for these harmful actions.

What is Python/Agent.AAC virus?

Python/Agent.AAC is ransomware-type malware. It looks 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 locked, this virus additionally does a lot of damage to your system. It modifies the networking settings in order to avoid you from checking out the elimination guides or downloading the antivirus. In some cases, Python/Agent.AAC can even prevent the setup of anti-malware programs.

Python/Agent.AAC Summary

In summary, Python/Agent.AAC malware actions in the infected computer are next:

  • Sample contains Overlay data;
  • Reads data out of its own binary image;
  • The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • CAPE detected the PyInstaller malware family;
  • Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE;
  • Ciphering the files kept on the victim’s disk drive — so the victim cannot open these files;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of anti-malware apps
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of security tools

Ransomware has been a major problem for the last 4 years. It is difficult to picture a more dangerous virus for both individual users and corporations. The algorithms utilized in Python/Agent.AAC (typically, 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 already exists, and possibly will exist. But that virus does not do all these terrible things without delay – it can take up to a few hours to cipher all of your files. Thus, seeing the Python/Agent.AAC detection is a clear signal that you should begin the removal process.

Where did I get the Python/Agent.AAC?

General methods of Python/Agent.AAC spreading are standard for all other ransomware variants. Those are one-day landing web pages where victims are offered to download and install the free app, so-called bait emails and hacktools. Bait emails are a relatively modern tactic in malware distribution – you get the email that simulates some routine notifications about shippings or bank service conditions shifts. Within the email, there is an infected MS Office file, or a 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 pretty simple, but still demands a lot of attention. Malware can hide in different places, and it is far better to stop it even before it gets into your computer than to rely upon an anti-malware program. Standard cybersecurity knowledge is just an essential item in the modern world, even if your relationship with a computer remains on YouTube videos. That may save you a lot of money and time which you would spend while looking for a fixing guide.

Python/Agent.AAC malware technical details

File Info:

name: A00A3BF1FE7BEF53EDA8.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/eafbabfabaffaf4b8d354c141c9c71d55a929f3d53f0d0f8a87b8eae6c88c4facrc32: D9C2DAFFmd5: a00a3bf1fe7bef53eda830c3ee7c4c07sha1: 9e0981179b101e8ad6780c7279b664327f6fb087sha256: eafbabfabaffaf4b8d354c141c9c71d55a929f3d53f0d0f8a87b8eae6c88c4fasha512: 3ae039d703898b342d2a3202e14896e9b6c012f5f14f0f0d71e8481ef5e009eb81c12e880e369bc7f7c92b061500426a114d21d665d1f2e0810d50615e6c9652ssdeep: 196608:PILoP1HRsimvlG2etbYPvbJQlHJCs68CROMqo4t:FP1mimtokJQlpzRTtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T122963322FA904017C256033F38A7D77D057CAD6A875861235FC93DEB39B72F7AA60618sha3_384: 05254dfa09e60a3ab2d3dce31fe87b1a70e29de0fc4953226d57e76d4aab7adf11bad45ba1ff4d97244090130bdbaed3ep_bytes: e819050000e98efeffffcccccc575653timestamp: 2020-08-08 12:30:37

Version Info:

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Python/Agent.AAC also known as:

Bkav W32.AIDetectMalware
Lionic Trojan.Win32.Python.4!c
MicroWorld-eScan Trojan.GenericKD.34561314
FireEye Generic.mg.a00a3bf1fe7bef53
ALYac Trojan.GenericKD.34561314
Cylance unsafe
Zillya Trojan.Badur.Win32.33894
Sangfor Trojan.Python.Agent.FD
K7AntiVirus Trojan ( 0054c2771 )
Alibaba Ransom:Win32/Blocker.8a2f08d4
K7GW Trojan ( 0054c2771 )
Cybereason malicious.1fe7be
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
ESET-NOD32 Python/Agent.AAC
APEX Malicious
Paloalto generic.ml
Kaspersky Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Blocker.mpvd
BitDefender Trojan.GenericKD.34561314
Avast FileRepMalware [Trj]
Tencent Win32.Trojan.Blocker.Bwnw
Sophos Mal/Generic-S
F-Secure Trojan.TR/Drop.Agent.dxcwb
VIPRE Trojan.GenericKD.34561314
McAfee-GW-Edition BehavesLike.Win32.Generic.rc
Emsisoft Trojan.GenericKD.34561314 (B)
GData Trojan.GenericKD.34561314
Google Detected
Avira TR/Drop.Agent.dxcwb
Xcitium Malware@#3v7s8l5u25n7s
Arcabit Trojan.Generic.D20F5D22
ZoneAlarm Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Blocker.mpvd
Microsoft Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.B!ml
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
McAfee Artemis!A00A3BF1FE7B
MAX malware (ai score=88)
Malwarebytes Generic.Malware/Suspicious
Ikarus Trojan.Python.Psw
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.107093593.susgen
Fortinet Python/Agent.FD!tr
AVG FileRepMalware [Trj]
DeepInstinct MALICIOUS
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_100% (W)

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About the author

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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