Threat Database Trojans Trojan.Agent.Gen.FIR

Trojan.Agent.Gen.FIR

By CagedTech in Trojans
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Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 1
First Seen: September 12, 2026
Last Seen: October 12, 2026
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Trojan.Agent.Gen.FIR is a Windows-based Trojan classified as a high-risk threat, carrying a danger rating of 8 out of 10. It is designed to infiltrate a computer quietly, disguise itself as a legitimate process, and carry out malicious actions without the user's knowledge or consent. Like most Trojans, it does not self-replicate but instead relies on deception and stealth to gain a foothold on a victim's system.

What Trojan.Agent.Gen.FIR Does

Once active, Trojan.Agent.Gen.FIR runs silently in the background, often disguising itself with file details that mimic legitimate software, such as naming itself as an "Updater" or "update installer" component and attaching a fake company name to appear trustworthy. This disguise is intended to help it avoid detection by the user and blend in among normal system files. Behind this facade, the Trojan can perform a range of harmful functions, and in many cases it is built to give attackers remote access or control over the infected machine. This can allow cybercriminals to execute additional malicious code, manipulate system settings, or use the compromised computer as a launching point for further attacks.

How It Usually Gets Onto Computers

Trojan.Agent.Gen.FIR typically spreads through deceptive methods common to this category of malware. It often exploits unpatched system vulnerabilities and security flaws to install itself without triggering obvious warnings. It can also be bundled with software downloaded from untrustworthy or malicious websites, or delivered as an attachment in phishing emails. These attachments are frequently disguised with familiar-looking file extensions, such as .exe, .pif, .avi, or even .jpg, to trick users into opening them. Because the Trojan is not digitally signed and shows no legitimate security verification, it relies heavily on tricking the victim into executing it manually.

Risks for the User

The presence of a Trojan like this on a system poses serious risks. Such threats commonly aim to gain extensive control over an infected device, which can lead to deletion or corruption of files, theft of saved passwords and other sensitive data, and unauthorized changes to system settings. Some variants also monitor user activity, potentially capturing keystrokes or browsing habits. Given its capabilities, this Trojan could be used to facilitate identity theft, financial fraud, or further malware infections on the compromised machine.

Signs of Infection

Because Trojans are built for stealth, infections are not always obvious. However, users may notice warning signs such as:

  • Unexpected slowdowns or unusual CPU and memory usage
  • Unfamiliar processes running in Task Manager, especially ones mimicking legitimate updater or installer tools
  • Unexplained changes to system or browser settings
  • Unusual network activity or data usage
  • Security software being disabled or failing to update properly

How to Stay Protected

To reduce the risk of infection, users should avoid opening email attachments from unknown or unverified senders, especially executable files disguised as media or document files. Keeping the operating system and all installed software fully updated helps close the security vulnerabilities that Trojans like this often exploit. Downloading software only from official or reputable sources, avoiding pirated or cracked applications, and maintaining regular backups of important data are also strong defensive habits. Running reputable, up-to-date security software and performing regular system scans can help detect and remove threats like Trojan.Agent.Gen.FIR before they cause significant harm.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name: Trojan.Agent.Gen.FIR
Signature status: No Signature

Known Samples

MD5: 8fe6836ab30878fd642be342e9012f66
SHA1: 435fe740a945cead7e5f8230b44c147fd5648029
SHA256: F1D072E52399CCE5E9CD85B16F50FE7C16D207E38B678146C2880BFF71C7629D
File Size: 308.74 KB, 308736 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

  • File doesn't have "Rich" header
  • File doesn't have security information
  • File has exports table
  • File is 64-bit executable
  • File is either console or GUI application
  • File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
  • File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
  • File is not packed
  • IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
  • IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)

Windows PE Version Information

Name Value
Comments Software update installer
Company Name DeepIsle Valley Apps SRL
File Description Software update installer
File Version 2.3.1280.99
Internal Name Updater.exe
Legal Copyright (c) DeepIsle Valley Apps SRL. All rights reserved.
Original Filename Updater.exe
Private Build UqyddYab6G37r

File Traits

  • CryptUnprotectData
  • dll
  • imgui
  • Installer Version
  • x64

Block Information

Total Blocks: 749
Potentially Malicious Blocks: 2
Whitelisted Blocks: 747
Unknown Blocks: 0

Visual Map

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0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block

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Windows API Usage

Category API
Syscall Use
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlertThreadByThreadId
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSendWaitReceivePort
  • ntdll.dll!NtApphelpCacheControl
  • ntdll.dll!NtClose
  • ntdll.dll!NtConnectPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtEnumerateKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtEnumerateValueKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtFreeVirtualMemory
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  • ntdll.dll!NtMapViewOfSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenKeyEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtProtectVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryAttributesFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryDebugFilterState
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationThread
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryPerformanceCounter
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySecurityAttributesToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryValueKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryVolumeInformationFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtReadFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseWorkerFactoryWorker
  • ntdll.dll!NtRequestWaitReplyPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert
  • ntdll.dll!NtTraceControl
  • ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForAlertByThreadId
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForWorkViaWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitLowEventPair
  • ntdll.dll!NtWriteFile
  • UNKNOWN