Trojan.PSW.Agent.TR
Threat Scorecard
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 4 |
| First Seen: | November 7, 2024 |
| Last Seen: | February 5, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.PSW.Agent.TR on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This report aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the threat, its operational characteristics, symptoms of infection, and most importantly, a step-by-step guide on how to remove it from your computer.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.PSW.Agent.TR?
Trojan.PSW.Agent.TR is identified as a Trojan-type threat, which is a broad category of malware designed to allow unauthorized access to a computer system. Trojans can lead to a variety of malicious activities, including but not limited to, data theft, installation of additional malware, and providing backdoor access to hackers. The name itself does not specify a particular malware family but indicates its nature as a password-stealing agent, suggesting its primary function could be related to stealing sensitive information such as login credentials.
How Trojan.PSW.Agent.TR Operates
Generally, Trojans like Trojan.PSW.Agent.TR operate by disguising themselves as legitimate software or attachments. Once installed on a system, they can execute a range of malicious activities. These can include monitoring and logging keystrokes to capture sensitive information like passwords and credit card numbers, downloading and installing additional malware, and modifying system settings to weaken security. The specific operations of Trojan.PSW.Agent.TR would depend on its design and the intentions of its creators, but the overarching goal is typically to exploit the infected system for financial gain or to expand their malicious network.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of a Trojan infection can be subtle and may not always be immediately apparent. However, common indicators include unusual system behavior such as slow performance, frequent crashes, and unfamiliar programs or icons appearing on the desktop. Additionally, if you notice that your personal files are being altered, deleted, or if you're experiencing unusual network activity, these could be signs that your system is infected. Since Trojans are designed to be stealthy, it's possible that the only sign of infection is the detection by an antivirus program.
How to Remove Trojan.PSW.Agent.TR
- Enter Safe Mode with Networking: This will limit the malware's ability to interfere with the removal process. Restart your computer and press the key to access your boot menu (this varies by manufacturer but is often F12, F2, or Del). Select the option to boot into Safe Mode with Networking.
- Conduct a Full Scan: Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system. Ensure your antivirus software is up to date before running the scan to maximize the chances of detecting and removing the malware.
- Uninstall Suspicious Programs: Go through your installed programs and uninstall any that you don't recognize or that were installed around the time you suspect the infection occurred.
- Reset Your Browser: Trojans can sometimes install malicious extensions or alter browser settings. Resetting your browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge) to their default settings can help remove any malicious changes.
- Reboot and Re-scan: After completing the above steps, restart your computer in normal mode and run another full scan with your anti-malware software to ensure that no remnants of the malware remain.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.PSW.Agent.TR from your system requires careful and methodical steps to ensure all components of the malware are eliminated. It's also crucial to adopt preventive measures to avoid future infections, such as regularly updating your operating system and software, using strong and unique passwords, and being cautious when opening email attachments or downloading software from the internet. By following the removal guide provided and maintaining good cybersecurity practices, you can protect your system and personal data from threats like Trojan.PSW.Agent.TR.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.PSW.Agent.TR |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
16fb201982ecdbdace69fe2c3e149ae4
SHA1:
7fcc6b158d385ae899badd25902c025c25078a89
SHA256:
0BF14FC129D7182D5D7A3F365F34B5E87EB1FA72FBD810D413E7E1388C676397
File Size:
2.36 MB, 2361344 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have exports table
- File doesn't have security information
- 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)
File Traits
- No Version Info
- WriteProcessMemory
- x64
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: | 2,761 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 197 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 2,564 |
| 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.JTA
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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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| Syscall Use |
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