Pay2Key IFEO Debugger Set for agntsvc.exe Pointing to Systray.exe

Ibrahim Saud@tektrix

•updated Jun 28, 2026•0•0•0

Detects modifications to the Windows Registry's Image File Execution Options (IFEO) to inject a debugger for 'agntsvc.exe'. This technique is used by Pay2Key ransomware to hijack and suppress backup agent services, preventing them from functioning during the encryption process.