Threat Database Keyloggers Keylogger.SpyAgent

Keylogger.SpyAgent

By CagedTech in Keyloggers
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Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 1,030
First Seen: July 24, 2009
Last Seen: November 8, 2025
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The detection of Keylogger.SpyAgent on your system indicates a potential threat to your privacy and security. This report aims to provide you with general guidance on how to understand and address this issue.

What Is Keylogger.SpyAgent?

Keylogger.SpyAgent refers to a type of malicious software designed to capture and record keystrokes, potentially allowing unauthorized parties to access sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal data. The term "Keylogger" itself suggests the software's primary function, which is to log keys pressed on the keyboard.

It's essential to understand that the presence of Keylogger.SpyAgent does not necessarily imply a direct connection to a specific malware family, as the name could be a generic detection label used by security software to identify keylogging behavior.

How Keylogger.SpyAgent Operates

Keyloggers, in general, operate by installing themselves on a victim's computer, often through deceptive means such as being bundled with other software, attached to emails, or downloaded from untrusted websites. Once installed, they can start capturing keystrokes, sometimes even before the operating system is fully loaded, to ensure they can log passwords and other sensitive information.

These malicious programs can also be designed to transmit the logged data to a remote server, where it can be accessed by the attackers. The operation of Keylogger.SpyAgent would likely follow similar patterns, aiming to steal sensitive information without the user's knowledge or consent.

Symptoms of Infection

Symptoms of a keylogger infection can be subtle and may not always be immediately apparent. However, signs that might indicate the presence of such malware include unusual keyboard behavior, unexpected slowdowns of the computer, and unexplained network activity. In some cases, the presence of keyloggers can also lead to issues with system stability or the appearance of unwanted programs and pop-ups.

It's worth noting that many keyloggers are designed to remain stealthy, making them difficult to detect without the aid of security software. Regular system scans and the use of reputable antivirus programs can help in identifying and removing such threats.

How to Remove Keylogger.SpyAgent

  1. Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking. This will help prevent the malware from loading and give you a cleaner environment to work in.
  2. 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 the malware.
  3. Uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time you believe the infection occurred. Be cautious and only remove programs you are certain are not essential to your system's operation.
  4. Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings. This can help remove any malicious extensions or settings that the keylogger might have altered.
  5. Reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the threat has been successfully removed. Repeat this process if necessary, until no more threats are detected.

Conclusion

The removal of Keylogger.SpyAgent requires careful attention to detail and the use of appropriate security tools. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining vigilance in your online activities, you can significantly reduce the risk of future infections. Remember, prevention is key, so always be cautious when downloading software, avoid suspicious links and emails, and keep your security software up to date.

Regularly backing up important data and using strong, unique passwords for all accounts can also help mitigate the damage in case of a future malware infection. Staying informed about the latest threats and security best practices is crucial in the ongoing effort to protect your digital privacy and security.

Aliases

15 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.

Antivirus Vendor Detection
TrendMicro PAK_Generic.001
Symantec Downloader
Sophos Mal/Generic-A
Panda Application/SpyAgent.G
NOD32 Win32/TrojanDownloader.SpyAgent
McAfee-GW-Edition Heuristic.LooksLike.Win32.Suspicious.B!90
McAfee potentially unwanted program Spyware-Realtime-Spy
Ikarus Trojan-Downloader.Win32.SpyAgent.q
Fortinet Spy/Realtime
F-Secure Trojan-Downloader.Win32.SpyAgent.r
eSafe Win32.SpyAgent.r
Comodo TrojWare.Win32.TrojanDownloader.SpyAgent
CAT-QuickHeal TrojanDownloader.SpyAgent.r
BitDefender Trojan.Agent.AJWE
AVG Downloader.Generic7.GGC

File System Details

Keylogger.SpyAgent may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. kl.exe 5026d7c8688a0ca306b8cd33e23959b5 122
2. sview.exe 5ac32f87077170a09cb9055e12e2136f 6
3. clfct.dll eed0e7dd5e1d913b30c428952a2e9222 2
4. spcviewer.exe 496ea9a1196833ea1cfa97a4bb7a4655 2
5. wak.exe 47ba67fff0910f3819d08731042df70b 2
6. spcchat.dll 823724bb72cc53b32ffbca88d7f886cd 1
7. fdel.exe 0f086c76deedd31d015036782fde869b 1
8. sysdiag.exe 213e1fa664081f82dea1f553a90ba5ba 0
9. NoStealth.exe cef4b7f7c1da0664fc46a49300c706f5 0
10. spcksys.dll 6f9fec0a1b15de73ee5964e224720090 0
11. Deploy.exe 4055a65f07ef183f72b27ec91e5c21b8 0
12. svchost.exe 23f81f43854869232908f87796421305 0
13. csrss.exe fa126bb34fc78c4dd74cbf37f4c7cff4 0

Registry Details

Keylogger.SpyAgent may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
File name without path
Purchase SpyAgent Online!!.lnk
Remove Spytech SpyAgent.lnk
SpyAgent Help Documentation.lnk
SpyAgent Help Documentation.url
SpyAgent PC Surveillance.lnk
SpyAgent's 10 Step Guide to Total Stealth.lnk
SpyAgent's 10 Step Guide to Total Stealth.url
Stop SpyAgent Stealth Mode.lnk
Regexp file mask
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\sysconfig\sysdiag.exe

Directories

Keylogger.SpyAgent may create the following directory or directories:

%PROGRAMFILES%\Award Keylogger
%PROGRAMFILES%\KAward
%PROGRAMFILES%\ProKAward
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Award Keylogger
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\KAward
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\ProKAward
%ProgramFiles%\Spytech Software\Spytech SpyAgent
%WINDIR%\SysWOW64\KAward
%WINDIR%\system32\KAward

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name: Trojan.Spy.Agent
Signature status: Root Not Trusted

Known Samples

MD5: 2c3eb1a5a9784bd4ae1cca8562d12b63
SHA1: ee0338ba376c82caf621a7a69e6dc7175403f405
SHA256: 6C0CA3BDBE400F6AB8CB0F5729BB40D3207EEE97B6582215F88556E35E3B2857
File Size: 1.10 MB, 1101824 bytes
MD5: c1ff89d78bbba0d2bf13007e2fe632f6
SHA1: 31e8baac559c40d3d65e2870576df785df16c64c
SHA256: D7E2FAFE4212B64179665F79569CB004BFA83924A362CE7C59CA10287EC18589
File Size: 522.34 KB, 522344 bytes

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 has exports table
  • File is 32-bit executable
  • File is 64-bit executable
  • File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
  • File is either console or GUI application
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  • 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

Windows PE Version Information

Name Value
Company Name 上海域联软件技术有限公司
File Description DSignTool Shell Extension(64 bit)
File Version
  • 5.50
  • 1.0.4.0
Internal Name Setup
Original Filename Setup.exe
Product Name 3
Product Version 5.50

Digital Signatures

Signer Root Status
上海域联软件技术有限公司 VeriSign Class 3 Public Primary Certification Authority - G5 Root Not Trusted

File Traits

  • Installer Version
  • vb6
  • x86

Block Information

Total Blocks: 1,727
Potentially Malicious Blocks: 1
Whitelisted Blocks: 1,347
Unknown Blocks: 379

Visual Map

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

Files Modified

File Attributes
\device\namedpipe\gmdasllogger Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~df014a0baf01e85b7a.tmp Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data

Registry Modifications

Key::Value Data API Name
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\appcompatflags\compatibility assistant\persisted::c:\users\user\downloads\ee0338ba376c82caf621a7a69e6dc7175403f405_0001101824.exe  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer::slowcontextmenuentries `$�!�:i��+00��� Gs]XM���"�2��FXD�':D��exA-��LG=�A��J� �C� 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
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Windows API Usage

Category API
Anti Debug
  • IsDebuggerPresent
  • NtQuerySystemInformation
User Data Access
  • GetUserObjectInformation
Other Suspicious
  • SetWindowsHookEx
Process Manipulation Evasion
  • NtUnmapViewOfSection
  • ReadProcessMemory
Process Shell Execute
  • CreateProcess
Syscall Use
  • ntdll.dll!NtAccessCheck
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSendWaitReceivePort
  • ntdll.dll!NtApphelpCacheControl
  • ntdll.dll!NtClearEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtClose
  • ntdll.dll!NtConnectPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateMutant
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtFreeVirtualMemory
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  • ntdll.dll!NtMapViewOfSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenKeyEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessTokenEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenSemaphore
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenThreadTokenEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtProtectVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryAttributesFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryDebugFilterState
  • 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!NtQueryWnfStateData
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseMutant
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseSemaphore
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseWorkerFactoryWorker
  • ntdll.dll!NtRequestWaitReplyPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationThread
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtSubscribeWnfStateChange
  • ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert
  • ntdll.dll!NtTraceControl
  • ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSectionEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForAlertByThreadId
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForSingleObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForWorkViaWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitLowEventPair
  • ntdll.dll!NtWorkerFactoryWorkerReady
  • ntdll.dll!NtWriteFile
  • UNKNOWN