Python/Agent.KX removal

The Python/Agent.KX 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.

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What Python/Agent.KX virus can do?

The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing
Authenticode signature is invalid
CAPE detected the PyInstaller malware family

How to determine Python/Agent.KX?


File Info:
name: 8088F47D46CD71C43F72.mlw
path: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/f3d1a28c1d8309fa6aa1f140047d23634800dd976c72186e0cbf5162cb1d4b3b
crc32: 7E39C148
md5: 8088f47d46cd71c43f72e99da3225c36
sha1: 0462e9c51d594a9244927666a1bf192c4fa8885d
sha256: f3d1a28c1d8309fa6aa1f140047d23634800dd976c72186e0cbf5162cb1d4b3b
sha512: a67ea19df4f8a2f6fb8259431d81aba4cc15f8c46e21d9d1a3ecdc295436249e0824a7cc75b37d4573a5694d1e64f540161d4e61b1e41aa3b5e5d415e0f6c76a
ssdeep: 98304:SWk5uwLCQMIgd7U2vjRBSCqegRZp1DM0q/HWtjS47Jy:SW6UU2tB5qegRv1olGSKJy
type: PE32+ executable (GUI) x86-64, for MS Windows
tlsh: T1AB363308B7A459DAF1F15174C852C6F2F5B2B9224FA0811F4F94056A3EA3B953D3EBB0
sha3_384: 020af5e459944ce5b9d2576ccc0001ba760099a8a4b5cac2b549dec996a363261412c17431b152a5e52f4c95192ac20b
ep_bytes: 4883ec28e8f70400004883c428e97afe
timestamp: 2021-08-01 04:39:46

Version Info:
0: [No Data]

Python/Agent.KX also known as:

MicroWorld-eScan	Trojan.GenericKD.38143262
FireEye	Trojan.GenericKD.38143262
ALYac	Trojan.GenericKD.38143262
Zillya	Trojan.Disco.Win32.1337
K7AntiVirus	Trojan ( 0057a0581 )
K7GW	Trojan ( 0057a0581 )
ESET-NOD32	Python/Agent.KX
TrendMicro-HouseCall	TROJ_GEN.R002C0PL321
BitDefender	Trojan.GenericKD.38143262
Avast	FileRepMalware
Ad-Aware	Trojan.GenericKD.38143262
Sophos	Mal/Generic-S
TrendMicro	TROJ_GEN.R002C0PL321
McAfee-GW-Edition	BehavesLike.Win64.Autorun.rc
Emsisoft	Trojan.GenericKD.38143262 (B)
GData	Trojan.GenericKD.38143262
Avira	TR/Drop.Agent.asnwe
MAX	malware (ai score=81)
Antiy-AVL	Trojan/Generic.ASMalwS.34493BB
Microsoft	Trojan:Win32/Sabsik.TE.B!ml
Cynet	Malicious (score: 100)
McAfee	Artemis!8088F47D46CD
Malwarebytes	Spyware.PasswordStealer.Python
APEX	Malicious
Fortinet	W32/Agent.KX!tr
AVG	FileRepMalware

How to remove Python/Agent.KX?

Python/Agent.KX removal tool

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.

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I'm a cyber security analyst and data science expert with 5+ years of experience with security software contractors.

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