Trojan.MSIL.Agent.YCG
Threat Scorecard
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| Popularity Rank: | 16,066 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 20 |
| First Seen: | June 2, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | May 20, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.MSIL.Agent.YCG 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 methods, symptoms of infection, and most importantly, steps to remove it from your system.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.MSIL.Agent.YCG?
Trojan.MSIL.Agent.YCG is identified as a Trojan-type threat. Trojans are malicious programs that can cause significant harm to your computer system. They are designed to allow unauthorized access to your system, steal sensitive information, or disrupt system operations. The name suggests it's a type of malware, but without specific details, it's crucial to focus on general removal and protection strategies.
How Trojan.MSIL.Agent.YCG Operates
Trojan-type malware typically operates by disguising itself as legitimate software. Once installed, it can create backdoors for remote access, allowing attackers to control your system, steal personal data, or use your computer as a botnet for malicious activities. These threats can spread through various means, including infected software downloads, phishing emails, or exploited vulnerabilities in the system or applications.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of a Trojan infection can vary widely but often include noticeable system slowdowns, frequent crashes, or unusual behavior such as unfamiliar programs running in the background, unexpected changes to system settings, or the appearance of unwanted pop-ups and advertisements. Sometimes, the infection might not display any overt symptoms, making regular system checks crucial for early detection.
- Unexplained changes in system settings or files.
- New, unfamiliar icons or programs on your desktop or in your system tray.
- Pop-ups, even when you're not browsing the internet.
- System crashes or frequent restarts.
How to Remove Trojan.MSIL.Agent.YCG
- Enter Safe Mode with Networking: This will limit the malware's ability to interfere with the removal process. Restart your computer, and as it boots up, press the F8 key repeatedly until you see the Advanced Boot Options. Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode with Networking and press Enter.
- Conduct a Full Scan: Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full system scan. Ensure your anti-virus software is up-to-date before running the scan to increase the chances of detecting and removing the malware.
- Uninstall Suspicious Programs: Go through your installed programs and remove any that you don't recognize or no longer need. Be cautious and only uninstall programs you are sure are not essential to your system's operation.
- Reset Your Browser: If your web browser has been affected, resetting it to its default settings can help remove malicious extensions or settings. This can usually be done in the browser's settings or options menu for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or other browsers you use.
- Reboot and Re-scan: After taking the above steps, restart your computer in normal mode and run another scan with your anti-virus software to ensure the threat has been fully removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.MSIL.Agent.YCG requires a combination of technical knowledge and the right tools. By following the steps outlined above, you can significantly increase your chances of successfully removing the malware. It's also important to adopt preventive measures, such as regularly updating your operating system and software, using strong, unique passwords, and being cautious with emails and downloads from unknown sources. Remember, staying informed and proactive is key to maintaining your system's security and protecting your personal data.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.MSIL.Agent.YCG |
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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:
9bbd8df49f83fd2f2458ef1509d92b44
SHA1:
4043d54aae6c7970b93c5a0de5d4861d55eed33d
SHA256:
E90ECB054411BCA73278BFA600B21440D42724962383E570F982E4049CCED562
File Size:
4.65 MB, 4650160 bytes
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MD5:
9446500335f43cba3e56f6c04095b62c
SHA1:
b9f0d4aa8f026bc829aec4e5079ad6498d3aed7c
SHA256:
D89081665D6C02B54DC983417CD95159D9724C31DE221420870FDDAC1897BC3B
File Size:
441.86 KB, 441856 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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| Legal Trademarks | DigitalCliques |
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Digital Signatures
Digital Signatures
This section lists digital signatures that are attached to samples within this family. When analyzing and verifying digital signatures, it is important to confirm that the signature’s root authority is a well-known and trustworthy entity and that the status of the signature is good. Malware is often signed with non-trustworthy “Self Signed” digital signatures (which can be easily created by a malware author with no verification). Malware may also be signed by legitimate signatures that have an invalid status, and by signatures from questionable root authorities with fake or misleading “Signer” names.| Signer | Root | Status |
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| DIGITALCLIQUES | DIGITALCLIQUES | Self Signed |
File Traits
- .NET
- .sdata
- HighEntropy
- NewLateBinding
- Reactor
- RijndaelManaged
- 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: | 466 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 7 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 347 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 112 |
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.Agent.YCG
- MSIL.Gamehack.GHA
- MSIL.Krypt.MBAOA
- MSIL.Stealer.BVC
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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| User Data Access |
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