PowerShell/TrojanDownloader.Agent.AKQ malicious file

The PowerShell/TrojanDownloader.Agent.AKQ is considered dangerous by lots of security experts. When this infection is active, you may notice unwanted processes in Task Manager list. In this case, it is adviced to scan your computer with GridinSoft Anti-Malware.

What PowerShell/TrojanDownloader.Agent.AKQ virus can do?

• A process created a hidden window
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Executed a very long command line or script command which may be indicative of chained commands or obfuscation
• A scripting utility was executed
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Attempts to execute a powershell command with suspicious parameter/s
• Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs

How to determine PowerShell/TrojanDownloader.Agent.AKQ?

File Info:
crc32: B5675AE6md5: e0297ba088b31b7b10d827348143877dname: E0297BA088B31B7B10D827348143877D.mlwsha1: a95eed4dc3a8966924d859440b72fd1830b54903sha256: 218c5647bff44aec0a1acf92869ca1e440a5006885cb2275778dc94ee4864502sha512: b58c9a6273f08f884c5703aaeafba127d4c1fdc9fff59ff4e5f92f4103b337709d76107fd6d38d7810e3f5149704f3e9f0135f3fe968d745eb15a196370fdeeassdeep: 3072:5UFRQGCIIm1xf5GWp1icKAArDZz4N9GhbkrNEk1Fgr:cQGCIIm1p0yN90QETtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: xa9 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.InternalName: Wextract                FileVersion: 11.00.9600.16428 (winblue_gdr.131013-1700)CompanyName: Microsoft CorporationProductName: Internet ExplorerProductVersion: 11.00.9600.16428FileDescription: Win32 Cabinet Self-Extractor                                           OriginalFilename: WEXTRACT.EXE            .MUITranslation: 0x0409 0x04b0

PowerShell/TrojanDownloader.Agent.AKQ also known as:

How to remove PowerShell/TrojanDownloader.Agent.AKQ?

• Download and install GridinSoft Anti-Malware.
• Open GridinSoft Anti-Malware and perform a “Standard scan“.
• “Move to quarantine” all items.
• Open “Tools” tab – Press “Reset Browser Settings“.
• Select proper browser and options – Click “Reset”.
• Restart your computer.