Trojan.MSIL.Agent.F
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| Popularity Rank: | 9,892 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 1,283 |
| First Seen: | December 30, 2012 |
| Last Seen: | July 14, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.MSIL.Agent.F on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This report aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the threat, its operational mechanics, symptoms of infection, and most importantly, steps to remove it from your computer.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.MSIL.Agent.F?
Trojan.MSIL.Agent.F is identified as a Trojan-type threat. Trojans are malicious programs that can allow unauthorized access to a computer, potentially leading to the theft of sensitive information, disruption of system operation, or exploitation for malicious activities. The name suggests it is written in MSIL (Microsoft Intermediate Language), which is a platform-agnostic intermediate representation of the .NET Framework and .NET Core. This implies the malware could be designed to operate on systems that support .NET, potentially making it versatile across different Windows versions.
How Trojan.MSIL.Agent.F Operates
While specific operational details of Trojan.MSIL.Agent.F are not available, Trojans generally operate by deceiving users into installing them, often by disguising themselves as legitimate software. Once installed, they can create backdoors, allowing remote access to the infected computer. This access can be used for a variety of malicious purposes, including data theft, installation of additional malware, or using the infected computer as part of a botnet for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks or spamming.
Symptoms of Infection
Identifying a Trojan infection can be challenging due to their stealthy nature. However, some common symptoms include unusual system behavior, such as slow performance, frequent crashes, or the appearance of unwanted programs or toolbars in your web browser. You might also notice strange network activity, even when you're not using the internet, or find files and folders you didn't create. Sometimes, Trojans can also trigger security software alerts, although sophisticated ones might evade detection.
How to Remove Trojan.MSIL.Agent.F
- Boot into Safe Mode with Networking: This mode starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services, which can make it easier to remove malware. To do this, restart your computer, and as it boots up, press the F8 key repeatedly. Select Safe Mode with Networking from the Advanced Boot Options menu.
- Perform a Full Scan with a Reputable Tool: Use a well-regarded anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to scan your computer for malware. Ensure your antivirus and anti-malware software is up-to-date before running the scan.
- Uninstall Suspicious Programs: Go through the list of installed programs on your computer and uninstall any that you don't recognize or that were installed around the time your system started acting strangely.
- Reset Your Web Browsers: Resetting your web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge) to their default settings can help remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the Trojan.
- Reboot and Re-scan: After taking these steps, reboot your computer and run another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the threat has been fully removed.
Conclusion
Dealing with a Trojan infection like Trojan.MSIL.Agent.F requires a methodical approach to ensure complete removal and prevent future infections. By understanding the nature of the threat, recognizing symptoms of infection, and following the removal steps outlined, you can protect your computer and personal data from malicious activities. It's also crucial to maintain good cybersecurity practices, including keeping your operating system and software up-to-date, using strong, unique passwords, and being cautious when opening email attachments or downloading software from the internet.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.MSIL.Agent.F |
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| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
c9d15ffdce6d12cf87f7a2f8edc40ca1
SHA1:
c393ffa2cdeb1a98e1982eadc18b6fa83283c04a
SHA256:
00E71B16C5A2540B186AD011BA183802D5F1476A7A0A4B441CFB3A5F1B9A43B3
File Size:
128.00 KB, 128000 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have debug information
- File doesn't have exports table
- File doesn't have security information
- File is .NET application
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
- File is not packed
- IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
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- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Icons
File Icons
This section displays icon resources found within family samples. Malware often replicates icons commonly associated with legitimate software to mislead users into believing the malware is safe.
Windows PE Version Information
Windows PE Version Information
This section displays values and attributes that have been set in the Windows file version information data structure for samples within this family. To mislead users, malware actors often add fake version information mimicking legitimate software.| Name | Value |
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| Assembly Version | 22409.912.1.0 |
| Company Name | automate |
| File Description | automate |
| File Version | 22409.912.1.0 |
| Internal Name | automate |
| Legal Copyright | automate |
| Original Filename | automate |
| Product Name | automate |
| Product Version | 22409.912.1.0 |
File Traits
- .NET
- HighEntropy
- ntdll
- x86
Block Information
Block Information
During analysis, EnigmaSoft breaks file samples into logical blocks for classification and comparison with other samples. Blocks can be used to generate malware detection rules and to group file samples into families based on shared source code, functionality and other distinguishing attributes and characteristics. This section lists a summary of this block data, as well as its classification by EnigmaSoft. A visual representation of the block data is also displayed, where available.| Total Blocks: | 173 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 92 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 81 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Similar Families
Similar Families
This section lists other families that share similarities with this family, based on EnigmaSoft’s analysis. Many malware families are created from the same malware toolkits and use the same packing and encryption techniques but uniquely extend functionality. Similar families may also share source code, attributes, icons, subcomponents, compromised and/or invalid digital signatures, and network characteristics. Researchers leverage these similarities to rapidly and effectively triage file samples and extend malware detection rules.- MSIL.Krypt.UAT
Windows API Usage
Windows API Usage
This section lists Windows API calls that are used by the samples in this family. Windows API usage analysis is a valuable tool that can help identify malicious activity, such as keylogging, security privilege escalation, data encryption, data exfiltration, interference with antivirus software, and network request manipulation.| Category | API |
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| Syscall Use |
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| User Data Access |
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