Trojan:Script/Phonzy.A!ml 🥺 Phonzy Trojan Virus

Trojan:Script/Phonzy.A!ml is a specific detection name used by antivirus software to identify a trojan script that belongs to the Phonzy malware family. It is categorized as a trojan because it is designed to perform malicious activities on infected systems without the user’s knowledge or consent.

Trojan:Script/Phonzy.A!ml typically spreads through various means such as malicious email attachments, infected websites, or social engineering techniques. Once executed on a system, it may perform actions such as downloading and installing additional malware, stealing sensitive information, modifying system settings, or opening backdoors for remote access.

The purpose of Trojan:Script/Phonzy.A!ml and other variants of the Phonzy malware family is often to gain unauthorized access to the victim’s system, compromise its security, and potentially use it for malicious activities or to collect sensitive data.

It is important to have up-to-date antivirus software installed on your system to detect and remove threats like Trojan:Script/Phonzy.A!ml. Additionally, practicing safe browsing habits, being cautious of suspicious emails and attachments, and regularly updating your operating system and software can help minimize the risk of infection by such trojans.

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What is the Trojan:Script/Phonzy.A!ml?

Maintain composure as you tackle the malware attack. Viruses such as Trojan:Script/Phonzy.A!ml do not act instantaneously, providing you with ample time to prevent its effects.

This virus is categorized as a banking trojan, a particular variant of trojan-stealer that has gained prevalence alongside the growth of online banking. As the name implies, this trojan focuses specifically on compromising your banking account credentials. Although banks have implemented security measures to thwart credential theft during the login process, banking trojans employ diverse techniques to circumvent these security layers. The number of the latter grows continiously.

The Phonzy Trojan utilizes various methods to obtain your banking credentials. In the case of banks lacking anti-stealer protection on their online banking pages, the virus simply duplicates the credentials you input and stores them in a separate file. This file is subsequently transmitted to the command server. However, for banks that prioritize their customers’ security, the trojan must seek alternative pathways. Trojan:Script/Phonzy.A!ml possesses the capability to modify your networking settings and browser configurations. When the virus detects your access to a secure banking page, it presents a deceptive phishing page. This manipulation is achieved by altering the HOSTS file. When you attempt to visit the online banking website, you will be confronted with a meticulously crafted counterfeit page featuring only a login window and a fabricated login error popup.

Trojan:Script/Phonzy.A!ml Details

File Info:

crc32: 4A2A7092md5: 177e3c8c5cecc77f98bf6f8e601119a2name: 177E3C8C5CECC77F98BF6F8E601119A2.mlwsha1: 7037486f99c7854690d7b3fbc352c42494fe75besha256: 45f883446e39c9d0e969c27d09b8e9877d901a75aeaf443a67715274a4f86af4sha512: 24bc4616e13733eb744e30ceed76cb6bc346de01fc81041a80be7f9f03fd5bc49f1a9f9670ebdf2bfe061bc9d1581ba4c1e3f1a5c64ed01799a712d221d1f135ssdeep: 24576:jFhbBMXmUcI2AqOvVuK5zmfOUyxCHjwKTJuN6:JUmu2AjCH0KTUNtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:

0: [No Data]

Trojan:Script/Phonzy.A!ml also known as:

GridinSoft Trojan.Phonzy
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
MicroWorld-eScan Gen:Variant.Zusy.342026
FireEye Generic.mg.177e3c8c5cecc77f
CAT-QuickHeal Ransom.PornoBlocker.14190
ALYac Gen:Variant.Zusy.342026
Cylance Unsafe
Zillya Trojan.Agent.Win32.192947
AegisLab Trojan.Win32.Injector.togd
K7AntiVirus Riskware ( 0040eff71 )
BitDefender Gen:Variant.Zusy.342026
K7GW Riskware ( 0040eff71 )
Cybereason malicious.c5cecc
BitDefenderTheta Gen:NN.ZexaF.34804.WyW@amTzJZpi
Cyren W32/Trojan.YNQR-4209
Symantec ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
APEX Malicious
Avast Win32:Evo-gen [Susp]
Alibaba Trojan:Win32/WrongInf.2f8c0b42
NANO-Antivirus Trojan.Win32.Zusy.hbwqhv
Rising [email protected] (RDML:j4OIwc+jUpZZZoRrc2sN/A)
Ad-Aware Gen:Variant.Zusy.342026
TACHYON Trojan/W32.PornoBlocker.794624
Sophos Mal/Generic-S
DrWeb Trojan.MulDrop.59624
VIPRE Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
TrendMicro TROJ_GEN.R002C0PAR21
McAfee-GW-Edition BehavesLike.Win32.Generic.bh
Emsisoft Gen:Variant.Zusy.342026 (B)
Antiy-AVL Worm/Win32.Qvod
Microsoft Trojan:Script/Phonzy.A!ml
Arcabit Trojan.Zusy.D5380A
SUPERAntiSpyware Trojan.Agent/Gen-Kryptik
GData Gen:Variant.Zusy.342026
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
Acronis suspicious
McAfee GenericRXAQ-ZI!177E3C8C5CEC
MAX malware (ai score=80)
VBA32 TrojanDropper.Injector
Malwarebytes Malware.Heuristic.1001
Panda Trj/CI.A
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.R002C0PAR21
Tencent Malware.Win32.Gencirc.10b63e05
Yandex Trojan.PornoBlocker!CeY9R2xFhfc
SentinelOne Static AI – Suspicious PE
Fortinet W32/GenericRXAQ.ZI!tr
AVG Win32:Evo-gen [Susp]
Paloalto generic.ml
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_100% (W)

Does your antivirus regularly report the “Phonzy”?

Trojan:Script/Phonzy.A!ml found

Microsoft Defender: “Trojan:Script/Phonzy.A!ml”

Trojan:Script/Phonzy.A!ml virus is quite unusual among other trojan viruses. “Script” word in its detection name means that it runs as a part of another program, i.e., it is embedded in the application that looks 100% legit. The ability to be embedded into the program allows this virus to be attached to literally any program – all you need is access to the source code.

How to scan your PC for Trojan:Script/Phonzy.A!ml?

Reboot your PC into Safe Mode.

To launch your system in Safe Mode with Networking, open the Start menu. In that menu, press the Power icon, hold the “Shift” button, and choose the Restart option.

Reboot into troubleshooting

You will see the Troubleshooting mode screen. In that Windows mode, the system allows you to choose the system recovery options. Follow the instructions you see below.

Safe mode

After pressing the Safe Mode button, your computer will automatically restart into that mode. After these steps, you can perform the virus removal without any doubts.

  • Standard scan takes 3-6 minutes. It checks the disk where the system keeps its files. The majority of viruses place their files on that disk.
    Trojan:Script/Phonzy.A!ml in the scan result
  • After the scan is over, you can choose the action for each detected malicious item. For all dangerous viruses, the default action is “Delete”. Press “Apply” to remove the viruses from your computer.
    Trojan:Script/Phonzy.A!ml After Cleaning

Frequently Asked Questions

🤔 How Do I Know My Windows 10 PC Has Trojan:Script/Phonzy.A!ml?
There are many ways to tell if your Windows 10 computer has been infected. Some of the warning signs include: Computer is very slow. Applications take too long to start. Computer keeps crashing. Your friends receive spam messages from you on social media. You see a new extension you did not install on your Chrome browser. Internet connection is slower than usual.
🤔 How to scan my PC with Microsoft Defender?
Most of the time, Microsoft Defender will neutralize threats before they ever become a problem. If this is the case, you can see past threat reports in the Windows Security app. Open Windows Settings. The easiest way is to click the start button and then the gear icon. Alternately, you can press the Windows key + i on your keyboard.

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1 Comment

  • Hi Wilbur,

    I really much appreciate you for posting such a detailed account on this particular “strain” of Trojan virus. As I’m one those who’re are affected by this virtual pest, I’d like to ask you for just a little bit more thoughts on the topic please:

    Is this Trojan potent in tablets to the same extent as in laptops? Does everything come down to the operating platform (e.g. 64-bit Windows 10 Pro) in use, or is this Trojan working its way differently, depending on a type of device in question?

    Even with a successful report, from two different antivirus programs, that the Trojan had been detected early on and removed from the system… I’m still at unease when accessing my online banking account.

    Cheers,
    Lucas

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