Win32:Agent-ASEF [Trj]

Seeing the Win32:Agent-ASEF [Trj] detection name means that your system is in big danger. This computer virus can correctly be identified as ransomware – type of malware which ciphers your files and asks you to pay for their decryption. Deleteing it requires some specific steps that must be done as soon as possible.

Win32:Agent-ASEF [Trj] detection is a virus detection you can spectate in your system. It frequently appears after the preliminary procedures on your computer – opening the dubious e-mail, clicking the advertisement in the Web or setting up the program from unreliable sources. From the instance it shows up, you have a short time to act before it begins its destructive action. And be sure – it is far better not to wait for these malicious effects.

What is Win32:Agent-ASEF [Trj] virus?

Win32:Agent-ASEF [Trj] is ransomware-type malware. It looks for the files on your computer, encrypts it, and after that asks you to pay the ransom for receiving the decryption key. Besides making your documents locked, this malware also does a lot of damage to your system. It alters the networking setups in order to prevent you from reading the removal guidelines or downloading the anti-malware program. Sometimes, Win32:Agent-ASEF [Trj] can also stop the launching of anti-malware programs.

Win32:Agent-ASEF [Trj] Summary

In total, Win32:Agent-ASEF [Trj] virus actions in the infected PC are next:

  • At least one process apparently crashed during execution;
  • Dynamic (imported) function loading detected;
  • Reads data out of its own binary image;
  • Authenticode signature is invalid;
  • Ciphering the files located on the target’s disk drives — so the victim cannot open these files;
  • Blocking the launching of .exe files of anti-virus apps
  • Blocking the launching of installation files of anti-malware apps

Ransomware has been a nightmare for the last 4 years. It is challenging to imagine a more damaging virus for both individuals and companies. The algorithms utilized in Win32:Agent-ASEF [Trj] (generally, 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 terrible things without delay – it can require up to several hours to cipher all of your documents. Thus, seeing the Win32:Agent-ASEF [Trj] detection is a clear signal that you should begin the clearing procedure.

Where did I get the Win32:Agent-ASEF [Trj]?

Ordinary ways of Win32:Agent-ASEF [Trj] injection are common for all other ransomware examples. Those are one-day landing websites where victims are offered to download and install the free program, so-called bait e-mails and hacktools. Bait emails are a quite new tactic in malware distribution – you receive the email that simulates some routine notifications about shippings or bank service conditions shifts. Within the e-mail, there is a malicious MS Office file, or a link which opens the exploit landing site.

Malicious email spam

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

Avoiding it looks pretty easy, however, 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 system than to rely on an anti-malware program. Standard cybersecurity awareness is just an important thing in the modern-day world, even if your interaction with a PC remains on YouTube videos. That can keep you a lot of time and money which you would certainly spend while seeking a solution.

Win32:Agent-ASEF [Trj] malware technical details

File Info:

name: 2CE772AAD7E9B18C0078.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/8b9597c93382a99882fe3bcf426cf4c0fc2c6d24df2a56cd444b4b1eb1268cc0crc32: 8207D482md5: 2ce772aad7e9b18c00788f2160cfdcbcsha1: 7fb62a6ffb86c8873e4f49e3e3e57f34545315b0sha256: 8b9597c93382a99882fe3bcf426cf4c0fc2c6d24df2a56cd444b4b1eb1268cc0sha512: a14528677f60a48b6ae03b34c5536f62e65b7e3e1d51af75c526d539653838200597888106adfc44be5c60ef58f291f3de2b931bf05c0ed3724de1b4db861675ssdeep: 384:TMRyAkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk29n8u:fHOaRvR0sBUJ5iOlf06aDTztype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T1FA43E550E2C40978E57785734DA4237286B4E87BAE58D62F9B60FC8C59309E04FBDA1Bsha3_384: 56f9511a82f795e131751ce8b9978af35a434508b0d2d8ca55b7d05710f627e3d29022e1659df08505318f07c0faa4b6ep_bytes: 558bec6aff6838994000685088400064timestamp: 2013-10-11 17:01:02

Version Info:

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Win32:Agent-ASEF [Trj] also known as:

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Symantec ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
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Kaspersky HEUR:Trojan.Win32.Generic
BitDefender Gen:Variant.Midie.91713
NANO-Antivirus Trojan.Win32.ZBot.cnhgah
Avast Win32:Agent-ASEF [Trj]
Tencent Malware.Win32.Gencirc.10c8024b
Ad-Aware Gen:Variant.Midie.91713
Emsisoft Gen:Variant.Midie.91713 (B)
Comodo TrojWare.Win32.Injector.AOJ@52z30c
VIPRE Trojan.Win32.Zbot.f (v)
McAfee-GW-Edition RDN/Generic PWS.y
FireEye Generic.mg.2ce772aad7e9b18c
Sophos ML/PE-A
Ikarus Trojan-Spy.Zbot
Jiangmin TrojanSpy.Zbot.dwuh
Avira TR/Spy.Zbot.xbxf
MAX malware (ai score=87)
Antiy-AVL Trojan/Generic.ASMalwS.4DFF2E
Microsoft Trojan:Win32/Sabsik.FL.B!ml
GData Gen:Variant.Midie.91713
Cynet Malicious (score: 99)
AhnLab-V3 Trojan/Win32.Zbot.R85747
McAfee RDN/Generic PWS.y
VBA32 Trojan.Sharik
Malwarebytes Ransom.Agent.PA
APEX Malicious
Rising [email protected] (RDML:NdVImikxO7aK1o/jGH+u0Q)
Yandex Trojan.GenAsa!aLs4v4slABE
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AVG Win32:Agent-ASEF [Trj]
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Panda Trj/Genetic.gen

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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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