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About “Rootkit.Win32.Agent.elxv” infection

Published Sep 17, 2023 Rootkit category 3 min read
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What to verify before removal

This report keeps About “Rootkit.Win32.Agent.elxv” infection in the active library because the detection has enough technical context to support a careful second-opinion scan and cleanup decision.

Start by comparing the local file name with 17DF548C8AC1A1D5127B.mlw, then review the behavior notes for persistence entries, dropped files, unusual processes, and browser or network changes. This helps separate a matching detection from a different file that only shares a similar alert name.

Observed file
17DF548C8AC1A1D5127B.mlw
  • Compare the suspicious file name with 17DF548C8AC1A1D5127B.mlw.
  • Confirm the detection name matches About “Rootkit.Win32.Agent.elxv” infection before removing related files.
  • Review the report for persistence entries, dropped files, unusual processes, and browser or network changes so the cleanup is based on observed behavior, not only the label.
  • Run a full scan, quarantine confirmed detections, and restart before signing back in to sensitive accounts.

The Rootkit.Win32.Agent.elxv 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 Rootkit.Win32.Agent.elxv virus can do?

  • Sample contains Overlay data
  • Authenticode signature is invalid
  • Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine Rootkit.Win32.Agent.elxv?



File Info:

name: 17DF548C8AC1A1D5127B.mlw
path: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/aee2e831c2ee4e01db04abaf380dbf8d2de4988dab8412155b1835573de7a264
crc32: F6B2739A
md5: 17df548c8ac1a1d5127b84ec1ccf4c4c
sha1: 225335aecffc3d104a34ef640dde34953f5956b5
sha256: aee2e831c2ee4e01db04abaf380dbf8d2de4988dab8412155b1835573de7a264
sha512: 802cdec3025ca91aabf4433c4ebd47af5679b94c175059de913d1c281785e940bc1aa0ac1ea18e0d4ec0f9641608305636fb7e036f87be4dacb3a194540944c1
ssdeep: 1536:MlfimfA4Wz9b/4iLPOX3UUiFoRjaMLkXy5NtKbKY9GCtdqD2:iflfAsiLHEaML4yrtKOs/
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
tlsh: T182937D21F9C49072D85208B418AAD73086BEB8B90F1295C7FFD52E9D5F613D1A93437B
sha3_384: a0d933af6d55fd696ba13c21bb1634f8cefd223bc1ebf975fcca1d96db863ac173d1a2c78f5eb2066e38ed36491b0bd1
ep_bytes: e8692f0000e979feffff8bff558bec81
timestamp: 2012-07-12 02:56:49


Version Info:

0: [No Data]

Rootkit.Win32.Agent.elxv also known as:

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BitDefender Trojan.GenericKD.47479498
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Avast Win32:Agent-AUSD [Rtk]
Tencent Trojan.Win32.Nthook.a
TACHYON Trojan/W32.Agent.97536.L
Emsisoft Trojan.GenericKD.47479498 (B)
Baidu Win32.Rootkit.Agent.w
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Zillya Dropper.Daws.Win32.2427
McAfee-GW-Edition BehavesLike.Win32.Generic.nh
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GData Win32.Trojan.PSE1.YSVY3N
Jiangmin Trojan/Invader.gje
Google Detected
Avira TR/Rogue.kdv.717131
Antiy-AVL Trojan[Dropper]/Win32.Daws.aumx
Xcitium TrojWare.Win32.Clicker.naf@4qkqfk
Arcabit Trojan.Generic.D2D47ACA
ZoneAlarm Rootkit.Win32.Agent.elxv
Microsoft TrojanDropper:Win32/Systex!pz
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
AhnLab-V3 Dropper/Win32.Daws.R34837
Acronis suspicious
ALYac Trojan.GenericKD.47479498
MAX malware (ai score=81)
Panda Trj/CI.A
Rising Trojan.Agent!1.C16F (CLASSIC)
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.121218.susgen
Fortinet W32/Dacic.1D3D!tr
AVG Win32:Agent-AUSD [Rtk]
DeepInstinct MALICIOUS
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_100% (W)

How to remove Rootkit.Win32.Agent.elxv?

Recommended second-opinion scan

Verify the infection before changing system settings

Use GridinSoft Anti-Malware to run a full scan, review detected persistence entries, and quarantine confirmed threats before restarting Windows.

Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware
  • 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.