Trojan.Agent.BE

The detection of Trojan.Agent.BE on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This malware is categorized as a Trojan, which is a type of malicious software designed to gain unauthorized access to a computer system. Trojans can be used to steal sensitive information, install additional malware, or provide a backdoor for remote access to the infected system.

What Is Trojan.Agent.BE?

Trojan.Agent.BE is a type of malware that can be used for various malicious purposes. The name "Trojan" refers to the fact that this type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software, allowing it to evade detection and gain access to the system. The ".BE" suffix is likely a designation used by the antivirus software to identify the specific variant of the Trojan. It's essential to understand that Trojans can be highly customizable, allowing attackers to design them for specific tasks, such as data theft, ransom demands, or spam distribution.

How Trojan.Agent.BE Operates

Trojan.Agent.BE, like other Trojans, operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in the system or tricking users into installing it. Once installed, it can communicate with its command and control servers to receive instructions or send stolen data. The operation of Trojan.Agent.BE can vary widely depending on its intended purpose, but common activities include scanning for sensitive information, logging keystrokes, or using the infected system as a botnet node for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The malware may also attempt to disable security software or prevent the system from updating to maintain its presence.

Symptoms of Infection

Symptoms of a Trojan.Agent.BE infection can be subtle and may not always be immediately apparent. Users might notice unusual system behavior, such as unexpected pop-ups, slow performance, or unfamiliar programs running in the background. In some cases, the malware may not exhibit any noticeable symptoms, making it difficult to detect without the use of antivirus software. Other potential signs of infection include unexplained changes to system settings, new toolbars in the browser, or frequent crashes.

How to Remove Trojan.Agent.BE

1. Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for a clean environment to perform removal steps.
2. Use a reputable antivirus tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system. This can help identify and remove all components of the Trojan.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time the malware was detected.
4. Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the Trojan.
5. After completing the above steps, reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your antivirus software to ensure that all remnants of the malware have been removed.

Conclusion

The removal of Trojan.Agent.BE requires careful and thorough steps to ensure that all components of the malware are eliminated from the system. It's crucial to act promptly to prevent further damage or data theft. After removal, it's a good practice to monitor system behavior closely and keep your antivirus software and operating system up to date to protect against future threats. Additionally, practicing safe computing habits, such as avoiding suspicious downloads and using strong, unique passwords, can significantly reduce the risk of malware infections.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	Trojan.Downloader.Agent.BE
Signature status:	No Signature

Known Samples

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Known Samples

This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.

MD5: a428ff94ad27374a9c1db3875e870350 SHA1: dd07156ff8c553d7d95f08ff9e72c390fd3df58f SHA256: 8495E3103958A133DB940B33D45E796782EBDF1BDEF7997BBACBB7A36BAF1421 File Size: 81.92 KB, 81920 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

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Windows Portable Executable Attributes

This section lists file attributes found within family samples. These attributes are extracted from the files’ Windows PE (Portable Executable) specification and various system flags. Portable Executable Attributes give malware researchers insight into a file’s functionality, executable details, platform and runtime environment.

• 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 either console or GUI application
• File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
• File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
• File is not packed

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• IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
• IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)

File Icons

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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.

File Traits

• WriteProcessMemory
• x86

Block Information

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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:	4
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	4
Whitelisted Blocks:	0
Unknown Blocks:	0

Visual Map

x x x x

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

Similar Families

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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.

• Downloader.Agent.BE

Files Modified

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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
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\baw.cab	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\dd07156ff8c553d7d95f08ff9e72c390fd3df58f_000008.rtf	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\downloads\jigi	Synchronize,Write Attributes

Registry Modifications

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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
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\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\local settings\software\microsoft\windows\shell\muicache::c:\program files (x86)\windows nt\accessories\wordpad.exe.friendlyappname	WordPad	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\local settings\software\microsoft\windows\shell\muicache::c:\program files (x86)\windows nt\accessories\wordpad.exe.applicationcompany	Microsoft Corporation	RegNtPreCreateKey

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HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\applets\wordpad\options::wrap		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\applets\wordpad\options::showstatusbar		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\applets\wordpad\options::showruler		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\applets\wordpad\options::units		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\applets\wordpad\options::maximized		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\applets\wordpad\options::framerect		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\applets\wordpad\options::pagemargin	܈֠܈֠	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\applets\wordpad\options::printpagenum		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\applets\wordpad\options::defaultformat		RegNtPreCreateKey

Windows API Usage

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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
Other Suspicious	SetWindowsHookEx