How to remove “Python/PSW.Agent.AG”?

The Python/PSW.Agent.AG 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/PSW.Agent.AG virus can do?

Reads data out of its own binary image
Appends a known encryptJJS ransomware file extension to files that have been encrypted

How to determine Python/PSW.Agent.AG?


File Info:
crc32: 974341BC
md5: 21a54adf75595b0d332b4201b1508b04
name: 21A54ADF75595B0D332B4201B1508B04.mlw
sha1: 708020d647d912371e1b449458bfd68cd9a08cc3
sha256: acd957cbaa42734fe2e702d373b6a84292da0f25d25a35e294bec2e2d6543d8e
sha512: 1b6ff263744a0c6e7e134a6ee35deb284d60a296773485da064352f1948de5d03a3565508ff19d98ebcf184c108a53df40085e9e5ddba1692c0e8c82d3ad5cce
ssdeep: 196608:ZzXuF1rMZHAsmBXGitbYPvbJQlHmYu8CxqZ8iTmXlm:IF1YgNGikJQlGmZm
type: PE32 executable (console) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
0: [No Data]

Python/PSW.Agent.AG also known as:

Bkav	W32.AIDetect.malware1
K7AntiVirus	Riskware ( 0040eff71 )
Cynet	Malicious (score: 100)
ALYac	Trojan.GenericKD.35912710
Cylance	Unsafe
Sangfor	Trojan.Win32.Save.a
CrowdStrike	win/malicious_confidence_80% (W)
K7GW	Riskware ( 0040eff71 )
Cybereason	malicious.f75595
Cyren	W32/Trojan.LJLX-2736
Symantec	ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
ESET-NOD32	Python/PSW.Agent.AG
Avast	FileRepMalware
Kaspersky	HEUR:Trojan-PSW.Python.Disco.gen
BitDefender	Trojan.GenericKD.35912710
MicroWorld-eScan	Trojan.GenericKD.35912710
Ad-Aware	Trojan.GenericKD.35912710
Sophos	Mal/Generic-S
VIPRE	Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
McAfee-GW-Edition	BehavesLike.Win32.Generic.tc
FireEye	Generic.mg.21a54adf75595b0d
Emsisoft	Trojan.GenericKD.35912710 (B)
eGambit	Unsafe.AI_Score_99%
Microsoft	Program:Win32/Uwamson.A!ml
Arcabit	Trojan.Generic.D223FC06
AegisLab	Trojan.Python.Disco.i!c
ZoneAlarm	HEUR:Trojan-PSW.Python.Disco.gen
GData	Trojan.GenericKD.35912710
McAfee	Artemis!21A54ADF7559
MAX	malware (ai score=89)
TrendMicro-HouseCall	TROJ_GEN.R002H0DLG20
AVG	FileRepMalware
Qihoo-360	Win32/Trojan.Generic.HgIASQ4A

How to remove Python/PSW.Agent.AG?

Python/PSW.Agent.AG 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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Paul Valéry

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

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