However, is not a genuine file from Chaos Group (the makers of V-Ray). Instead, it is one of several hidden files that the ALC2 MAXScript exploit creates within a system to propagate itself. It typically embeds itself into MAX scene files as a scripted controller and can be found in various hidden directories on a Windows system. Symptoms of Infection

In the world of 3ds Max, an file is an encrypted version of a standard MAXScript (.ms) file. Developers use this format to protect their source code from being read or modified.

To determine if your 3ds Max environment has been compromised by the ALC2 script, you can run a simple diagnostic test: Open .