Trojan.Agent.XCO
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| Popularity Rank: | 5,316 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 156 |
| First Seen: | September 4, 2025 |
| Last Seen: | July 29, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Agent.XCO on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This type of malware is designed to compromise the integrity of your computer, steal sensitive information, or disrupt its normal functioning. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take appropriate measures to remove it and prevent future infections.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Agent.XCO?
Trojan.Agent.XCO is a type of Trojan horse malware, which is a broad category of malicious software that disguises itself as legitimate or harmless. The name "Trojan" refers to the Trojan horse from Greek mythology, where a seemingly innocuous gift was used to infiltrate and conquer the city of Troy. Similarly, Trojan malware often masquerades as a useful program or file, only to reveal its true, malicious intentions once inside a system. The ".Agent.XCO" part of the name may indicate a specific variant or classification within the broader Trojan category, but without more information, it's difficult to provide a precise definition.
How Trojan.Agent.XCO Operates
Trojan malware, including Trojan.Agent.XCO, typically operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or human psychology. It might be distributed through phishing emails, infected software downloads, or compromised websites. Once installed, it can perform a variety of malicious activities, such as spying on the user, stealing personal data, installing additional malware, or even allowing remote access to the infected computer. The exact operations of Trojan.Agent.XCO can vary, but its primary goal is to compromise the security and privacy of the infected system.
Symptoms of Infection
Identifying a Trojan infection can be challenging because these malware types are designed to remain stealthy. However, some common symptoms may indicate the presence of Trojan.Agent.XCO or similar malware. These include unexpected changes to system settings, unfamiliar programs or icons, slow system performance, frequent crashes, or unusual network activity. Additionally, you might notice that your antivirus software is disabled or that you are being redirected to unwanted websites. It's crucial to be vigilant and investigate any suspicious activity on your computer.
How to Remove Trojan.Agent.XCO
- Enter Safe Mode with Networking to limit the malware's ability to interfere with the removal process. This mode allows you to use the internet to download necessary tools while minimizing system activity.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter. Ensure the tool is updated with the latest definitions to increase the chances of detecting and removing Trojan.Agent.XCO.
- 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 essential to your system's operation.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and 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 threat has been fully removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.Agent.XCO requires a systematic approach to ensure that all components of the malware are eliminated from your system. It's also crucial to adopt preventive measures to avoid future infections, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus protection, and being cautious when opening emails or downloading files from the internet. By understanding the nature of Trojan horse malware and taking proactive steps, you can protect your computer and personal data from these and other cyber threats.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Agent.XCO |
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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:
60a58bd8872f42e286f6dad3e477df75
SHA1:
f3ae22352a33deb4777b6364a494b3a3ddad3245
SHA256:
85A2E4E1B991B76BAB46AC3104F45304CDCF64B4C13E35531E3B46C34D623ABE
File Size:
61.44 KB, 61440 bytes
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MD5:
52f0b9fa8f9c2a36604b8d6890706a97
SHA1:
b654bdf89096af6e0f7b8b5c87bbd53a209c8bf6
SHA256:
8F27B0B2BDDA41985207FD40634367AE14AFA5ADF46A53FAB8E2AFB39EAF57B3
File Size:
61.44 KB, 61440 bytes
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MD5:
9b072fbace1ffe5d6a5fc55099174bec
SHA1:
1ee82ab133517c70afe3615b16f42423b6cb0869
SHA256:
0AE09D1D329B7C3621DDB4D4273B8B2E008E89ED8C4043C83C0AD9D92EA29D84
File Size:
74.84 KB, 74841 bytes
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MD5:
fc1623e758eaa05114d05211948108de
SHA1:
44b0f97b397070945a328048bd87e938518dbb59
SHA256:
AAF3997F0BFF9A0057BAE95F58226317DB4263CC15D754D35E0717CF0EB04AD8
File Size:
65.54 KB, 65536 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 security information
- File is 32-bit executable
- 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)
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- 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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| Internal Name |
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| Legal Copyright |
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| Legal Trademarks | SoftBoys, Inc. |
| Original Filename | Loader.exe |
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File Traits
- 7-zip (In Overlay)
- 7-zip SFX
- dll
- Installer Manifest
- nosig nsis
- Nullsoft Installer
- WriteProcessMemory
- x64
- 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: | 68 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 9 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 59 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Similar Families
Similar Families
This section lists other families that share similarities with this family, based on EnigmaSoft’s analysis. Many malware families are created from the same malware toolkits and use the same packing and encryption techniques but uniquely extend functionality. Similar families may also share source code, attributes, icons, subcomponents, compromised and/or invalid digital signatures, and network characteristics. Researchers leverage these similarities to rapidly and effectively triage file samples and extend malware detection rules.- Agent.XCO
- Danabot.RA
- Danabot.RB
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\temp\nsib3d6.tmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
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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| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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| Syscall Use |
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