Trojan.Agent.M
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| Popularity Rank: | 2,919 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 1,924 |
| First Seen: | July 24, 2009 |
| Last Seen: | July 20, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Agent.M on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This type of malware is designed to compromise the security of your computer, allowing unauthorized access and potentially leading to further malicious activities. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take prompt action to remove it and protect your system.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Agent.M?
Trojan.Agent.M is a type of Trojan horse malware, which is a broad category of threats that disguise themselves as legitimate software to gain unauthorized access to a computer system. The name "Trojan.Agent.M" suggests that it is a variant of malware that has been identified by security software, but without more specific information, it's challenging to pinpoint its exact origins or behaviors. Trojans are known for their ability to open a backdoor on the infected system, allowing remote access and control by the attacker.
How Trojan.Agent.M Operates
Generally, Trojan horses like Trojan.Agent.M operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or tricking users into installing them. Once installed, they can perform a variety of malicious actions, including but not limited to, stealing sensitive information, installing additional malware, or providing a conduit for other malicious activities. The specific operations of Trojan.Agent.M would depend on its design and the intentions of its creators, but the end goal is typically to compromise the security and integrity of the infected system for financial gain or other malicious purposes.
Symptoms of Infection
The symptoms of a Trojan.Agent.M infection can vary widely, depending on the malware's design and purpose. Common indicators of a Trojan infection include unusual system behavior, such as slow performance, frequent crashes, or the appearance of unwanted programs or toolbars. Additionally, users might notice that their personal files have been altered or that there are signs of unauthorized access to their system or online accounts. However, some Trojans can operate silently, making them difficult to detect without the aid of security software.
How to Remove Trojan.Agent.M
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking. This will limit the malware's ability to interfere with the removal process and allow you to download necessary tools.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter. Ensure the software is updated to the latest version to improve detection and removal capabilities.
- Uninstall suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time the malware was detected. Be cautious and only remove programs you are certain are not necessary for your system's operation.
- Reset your web browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, to their default settings. This can help remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the Trojan.
- After completing the above steps, reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the Trojan has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.Agent.M from your system requires careful and systematic steps to ensure that all components of the malware are eliminated. It's crucial to stay vigilant and monitor your system's behavior after removal, as some Trojans can leave behind remnants or be part of a larger infection. Keeping your operating system, software, and security tools up to date, along with practicing safe computing habits, such as avoiding suspicious downloads and emails, can help prevent future infections. If you are unsure about any part of the removal process, consider seeking help from a professional to ensure your system is thoroughly cleaned and protected.
Aliases
10 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
| Antivirus Vendor | Detection |
|---|---|
| TrendMicro | PAK_Generic.001 |
| Panda | Generic Malware |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | Riskware.Agent.EZ |
| K7AntiVirus | Trojan.Win32.Malware.1 |
| Ikarus | Virus.Win32.Agent.YIC |
| eSafe | Suspicious File |
| CAT-QuickHeal | Trojan.Agent.irc |
| Avast | Win32:Agent-YIC |
| AntiVir | SPR/Agent.EZ |
| a-squared | Virus.Win32.Agent.YIC!IK |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Agent.M |
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| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
6d2f61b2fcca7ad49edb4dd4c150623e
SHA1:
fff3961aff2ea64dd0f273051523abe6d42948ef
File Size:
22.53 KB, 22528 bytes
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MD5:
03a8f69611d83066c6efe22b9043ec1f
SHA1:
3030c0e7f5aa0bce665f2de062559b30dd64717b
File Size:
5.97 MB, 5973096 bytes
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MD5:
d5aaaee651aa52c6d6b5527787817f9b
SHA1:
bf7024e552756ff2645a0f5740640650db13ac8a
SHA256:
83B0C95EE4A387A34B17343282A79C9BD2BD7B88EA14A11F0B96186BB5043605
File Size:
20.99 KB, 20992 bytes
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MD5:
e237f8915909633fabdc200e9a278603
SHA1:
61837785f4bd118b7f39d0075beaf03ec6dded94
SHA256:
8BB024CBC9AB6E7615FC99F8F5FF94FF29C00C88F1BD8ABED92FDBBB2AD1DEC3
File Size:
8.52 MB, 8517632 bytes
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MD5:
0f283bbd13e49de44dac713c374986fd
SHA1:
893da38584f3502b979aa0306a469b854098a4f6
SHA256:
63C111A6BBD84CEE51E25933B0E8266B4BB3392A7F4BB391E74CC5DC42457635
File Size:
21.50 KB, 21504 bytes
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MD5:
0bd8f4c21714bb5891243960024af856
SHA1:
a5dd8570c84a530d9c486b62fce680609f1c7bad
SHA256:
75FCDFC805AE4EBAA2D59B328E35A586056EC7B28621A43D4270FE4F5478D7FC
File Size:
20.99 KB, 20992 bytes
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MD5:
e8e9afc75b640bb86e41537006233de8
SHA1:
9dfe229887a2cd96458424526b4d679ac909f231
SHA256:
676987B7781938A0F91BFF613C7926DDA490833A3894AA713E970D380EE0280F
File Size:
22.53 KB, 22528 bytes
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MD5:
0251cd642b48780cfab8531d1f306146
SHA1:
d0b7d90ab9cdc1701ece21fd8e04fe0a9bad7cbc
SHA256:
E7D1159D5157523CD21DFAE1F90461FEA6F8C7A24E889AA291B9D14E044BD375
File Size:
33.82 KB, 33824 bytes
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MD5:
fb872547f494bc20af01e9eadeb04516
SHA1:
48bfa2996267a3c69f0c059626af0185aabd54c0
SHA256:
F36857D23FB8C84A37B12820C964C24D5882425637C4DE129E22D01249191322
File Size:
3.51 MB, 3505504 bytes
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MD5:
03cfd9894b1dc8f8bf4ee9250679189d
SHA1:
5da364b9cf44701b7f65d9dc37cb0fab2d818382
SHA256:
DFE8F1933D0993F7CF48A7C8343BF2B6EF24ADE66DF1267AA953725FB4ADAFCB
File Size:
246.08 KB, 246080 bytes
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MD5:
a668e44cf9c21418781b8bb36fd56a24
SHA1:
bbeb9801763ce11b04a3912713671c7d2cf20c02
SHA256:
70F9597FE726F00A69383919F1D86C30001195D0C655640F94CBA9729E20C0AB
File Size:
21.50 KB, 21504 bytes
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MD5:
e1cb0cb58d331d93418b12af5763eab1
SHA1:
d13ea12f26cbdc4888496cad4f18c36d35b6231f
SHA256:
1E947AC5AC3D19FF02354445C331931D8FB53C07ACA6FBD655B6FDBD8BDA25E3
File Size:
369.15 KB, 369152 bytes
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MD5:
61af1f48854c4509b1874615cb5cd8f3
SHA1:
8b1565d24bad916c7309fb3423c420834f531d46
SHA256:
5570121E0743B754FA8E99B368FC3974E208E27C1971569B95058A74ACC35275
File Size:
1.21 MB, 1211392 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have debug information
- File doesn't have exports table
- File doesn't have relocations information
- File doesn't have resources
- File doesn't have security information
- File has exports table
- File has TLS information
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
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- 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)
File Icons
File Icons
This section displays icon resources found within family samples. Malware often replicates icons commonly associated with legitimate software to mislead users into believing the malware is safe.
Windows PE Version Information
Windows PE Version Information
This section displays values and attributes that have been set in the Windows file version information data structure for samples within this family. To mislead users, malware actors often add fake version information mimicking legitimate software.| Name | Value |
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| Comments | This installation was built with InstallAware: http://www.installaware.com |
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Digital Signatures
Digital Signatures
This section lists digital signatures that are attached to samples within this family. When analyzing and verifying digital signatures, it is important to confirm that the signature’s root authority is a well-known and trustworthy entity and that the status of the signature is good. Malware is often signed with non-trustworthy “Self Signed” digital signatures (which can be easily created by a malware author with no verification). Malware may also be signed by legitimate signatures that have an invalid status, and by signatures from questionable root authorities with fake or misleading “Signer” names.| Signer | Root | Status |
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| Jernej Simončič | COMODO RSA Code Signing CA | Hash Mismatch |
| Jernej Simončič | UTN-USERFirst-Object | Hash Mismatch |
| Zebra Technologies | VeriSign Class 3 Public Primary Certification Authority - G5 | Hash Mismatch |
File Traits
- 2+ executable sections
- big overlay
- HighEntropy
- Installer Version
- No Version Info
- x86
Block Information
Block Information
During analysis, EnigmaSoft breaks file samples into logical blocks for classification and comparison with other samples. Blocks can be used to generate malware detection rules and to group file samples into families based on shared source code, functionality and other distinguishing attributes and characteristics. This section lists a summary of this block data, as well as its classification by EnigmaSoft. A visual representation of the block data is also displayed, where available.| Total Blocks: | 525 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 10 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 402 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 113 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Files Modified
Files Modified
This section lists files that were created, modified, moved and/or deleted by samples in this family. File system activity can provide valuable insight into how malware functions on the operating system.| File | Attributes |
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| c:\users\user\appdata\local\ksgsdk\log\ksdkhelper.log | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\windrx.txt | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
Registry Modifications
Registry Modifications
This section lists registry keys and values that were created, modified and/or deleted by samples in this family. Windows Registry activity can provide valuable insight into malware functionality. Additionally, malware often creates registry values to allow itself to automatically start and indefinitely persist after an initial infection has compromised the system.| Key::Value | Data | API Name |
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| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\content::cacheprefix | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\cookies::cacheprefix | Cookie: | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\history::cacheprefix | Visited: | RegNtPreCreateKey |
Windows API Usage
Windows API Usage
This section lists Windows API calls that are used by the samples in this family. Windows API usage analysis is a valuable tool that can help identify malicious activity, such as keylogging, security privilege escalation, data encryption, data exfiltration, interference with antivirus software, and network request manipulation.| Category | API |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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Shell Command Execution
Shell Command Execution
This section lists Windows shell commands that are run by the samples in this family. Windows Shell commands are often leveraged by malware for nefarious purposes and can be used to elevate security privileges, download and launch other malware, exploit vulnerabilities, collect and exfiltrate data, and hide malicious activity.
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