{
  "family": "ainslot",
  "sample_count": 635,
  "category": "worm",
  "description": "Ainslot is a worm family with 635 samples in ember 2018 that self-propagates across networks, removable drives, or network shares without requiring user interaction. worms are particularly dangerous in flat networks because they can spread rapidly across many systems before detection. defense requires network segmentation, removable-drive controls, and timely patching of network-service vulnerabilities.",
  "cta": "If you suspect this malware on your system, do not attempt manual removal. Contact SystemHelpdesk expert MSP support at 855-783-7555 for professional incident response guidance.",
  "aliases": [],
  "enrichment_level": "category-templated",
  "faq": [
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is Ainslot malware?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Ainslot is a member of the worm category in the EMBER 2018 malware corpus. Like other worm samples it shares the behaviors typical of that class. Because precise family-specific reporting on Ainslot is limited, this catalog only describes it at the category level rather than fabricating unverified details."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What should I do if Ainslot is detected on my system?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Do not attempt manual removal. Worm samples often establish persistence and may be part of a larger compromise. Isolate the affected system from the network and contact SystemHelpdesk expert MSP support at 855-783-7555 for professional incident response."
      }
    }
  ],
  "faq_count": 2,
  "mitre_attack": [],
  "cisa_advisory": null,
  "last_updated": "2026-05-27"
}