Trojan.Script.AI

Seeing the Trojan.Script.AI detection name means that your PC is in big danger. This computer virus can correctly be named as ransomware – type of malware which ciphers your files and forces you to pay for their decryption. Stopping it requires some peculiar steps that must be done as soon as possible.

Trojan.Script.AI detection is a malware detection you can spectate in your system. It usually shows up after the provoking procedures on your PC – opening the untrustworthy e-mail, clicking the banner in the Web or installing the program from suspicious sources. From the instance it shows up, you have a short time to do something about it until it starts its malicious activity. And be sure – it is better not to await these destructive things.

What is Trojan.Script.AI virus?

Trojan.Script.AI is ransomware-type malware. It looks for the documents on your disk, ciphers it, and then asks you to pay the ransom for getting the decryption key. Besides making your documents locked, this virus additionally does a lot of harm to your system. It modifies the networking settings in order to avoid you from checking out the elimination guides or downloading the antivirus. Sometimes, Trojan.Script.AI can additionally block the setup of anti-malware programs.

Trojan.Script.AI Summary

In total, Trojan.Script.AI virus actions in the infected system are next:

  • SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug);
  • Behavioural detection: Executable code extraction – unpacking;
  • Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE;
  • Creates RWX memory;
  • Mimics the system’s user agent string for its own requests;
  • Dynamic (imported) function loading detected;
  • Performs HTTP requests potentially not found in PCAP.;
  • Reads data out of its own binary image;
  • CAPE extracted potentially suspicious content;
  • Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Russian;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • A scripting utility was executed;
  • Behavioural detection: Injection (Process Hollowing);
  • Executed a process and injected code into it, probably while unpacking;
  • Behavioural detection: Injection (inter-process);
  • Behavior consistent with a dropper attempting to download the next stage.;
  • Exhibits behavior characteristic of Locky ransomware;
  • A script process initiated network activity;
  • CAPE detected the Locky malware family;
  • Encrypting the documents located on the target’s drive — so the victim cannot check these documents;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of anti-virus programs
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of anti-malware programs

Ransomware has been a nightmare for the last 4 years. It is difficult to realize a more damaging virus for both individual users and organizations. The algorithms utilized in Trojan.Script.AI (typically, RHA-1028 or AES-256) are not hackable – with minor exclusions. To hack it with a brute force, you need to have more time than our galaxy actually exists, and possibly will exist. But that virus does not do all these bad things without delay – it can require up to a few hours to cipher all of your documents. Hence, seeing the Trojan.Script.AI detection is a clear signal that you need to start the removal procedure.

Where did I get the Trojan.Script.AI?

General methods of Trojan.Script.AI distribution are usual for all other ransomware examples. Those are one-day landing websites where victims are offered to download the free program, so-called bait emails and hacktools. Bait emails are a quite new strategy in malware spreading – you get the email that imitates some standard notifications about shipments or bank service conditions changes. Within the e-mail, there is a malicious MS Office file, or a web link which opens the exploit landing page.

Malicious email spam

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

Preventing it looks quite easy, however, still demands a lot of attention. Malware can hide in different spots, and it is much better to stop 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 stays on YouTube videos. That can save you a great deal of time and money which you would spend while seeking a solution.

Trojan.Script.AI malware technical details

File Info:

name: 789A1290F2A6816BA7B0.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/d2fb43a62d1abeb39718b6a245924e354de09764f5f4e2d0f1b8ba801eacc43fcrc32: B0B89949md5: 789a1290f2a6816ba7b03325c7e77159sha1: d4008f716f89c782ff962516c06ae713873a10a7sha256: d2fb43a62d1abeb39718b6a245924e354de09764f5f4e2d0f1b8ba801eacc43fsha512: 652bd1912bc0b17e21300606e52555bcbe8c46efddebfdde8584ff6b9fd80d64e4a2f4dffb01b87ddd351e65bda129f014ca0c132c3bbedc93dae18851763271ssdeep: 12288:QaWzgMg7v3qnCiMErQohh0F4CCJ8lny/QHpdm5nozfTXo:XaHMv6Corjqny/Q/880type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T19B15072DEF8340A0C423397255579F5DDE27631D0951C5DAA2ABEA128DBF38CD2A3F12sha3_384: bd171ea25919ef443e7af11cfa68f7acfdf43c2e7ae6ebc0b0a0b53e314563139a269e7af5d77bc4c8fb94c95f5bda55ep_bytes: e8a7c00000e979feffffcccccccccccctimestamp: 2010-04-16 07:47:33

Version Info:

Comments: Built: 20151124 072042, Revision: #622961 (stable_3.18.2)CompanyName: Wargaming.netFileDescription: World of Tanks LauncherFileVersion: 0.3.18.171LegalCopyright: Copyright © 2009-2015ProductName: World of TanksProductVersion: 0.3.18.2Translation: 0x0000 0x04e4

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Microsoft Ransom:Win32/Locky.A
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AhnLab-V3 Trojan/Win32.Locky.R178604
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ALYac Trojan.AutoIt.CSH
MAX malware (ai score=100)
Malwarebytes Trojan.Script.AI
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_FRS.0NA103BL20
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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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