Trojan.Agent.CY
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| Popularity Rank: | 17,179 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 6,264 |
| First Seen: | November 22, 2012 |
| Last Seen: | September 27, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Agent.CY on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This detection name suggests a type of malicious software, but without more specific information, it's essential to understand the general characteristics of such threats and how to address them. Trojan horses, like the one indicated by this detection, are malicious programs that disguise themselves as legitimate software, aiming to deceive users into installing them. Once installed, they can cause a variety of problems, from data theft to system crashes.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Agent.CY?
Trojan.Agent.CY, as a detected threat, falls under the broader category of Trojan horses. These are malicious programs designed to allow unauthorized access to a computer system. They can be disguised as useful software, making them difficult to detect. The name "Trojan.Agent.CY" does not specify a known malware family but indicates a type of malicious agent that could be capable of various harmful activities, including data theft, espionage, or the installation of additional malware.
How Trojan.Agent.CY Operates
Trojan horses operate by deceiving users into executing them on their systems. They can be spread through various means, including email attachments, infected software downloads, or by exploiting vulnerabilities in software. Once a Trojan horse is installed on a system, it can perform a wide range of malicious activities. These can include stealing personal data, such as passwords or credit card numbers, installing additional malware, providing unauthorized access to the system, or using the system as part of a botnet for malicious activities like DDoS attacks.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of a Trojan horse infection can vary widely depending on the specific malware's design and purpose. Common signs include unexpected changes to system settings, unfamiliar programs or icons, slow system performance, frequent crashes, or unusual network activity. Users might also notice pop-ups, spam, or other unwanted programs installed on their system. However, some Trojans are designed to operate silently, making them difficult to detect without the use of security software.
How to Remove Trojan.Agent.CY
- First, restart 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.
- Next, 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.
- Uninstall any 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 sure are safe to uninstall.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings. This can help remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the malware.
- Finally, reboot your system and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the malware has been completely removed.
Conclusion
The removal of Trojan.Agent.CY requires careful and immediate action to prevent further damage to your system and protect your personal data. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good security practices, such as regularly updating your operating system and software, using strong antivirus protection, and being cautious with email attachments and downloads, you can significantly reduce the risk of future infections. Remember, prevention and vigilance are key to protecting your digital security in today's online environment.
Aliases
7 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
| Antivirus Vendor | Detection |
|---|---|
| Ikarus | Trojan.Win32.Agent |
| Microsoft | Trojan:Win32/Agent.CY |
| AntiVir | TR/Agent.CY.5 |
| ClamAV | PUA.Packed.PECompact-1 |
| eSafe | Suspicious File |
| McAfee | Artemis!1E7168E1BE68 |
| CAT-QuickHeal | Trojan.Agent.CY |
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Trojan.Agent.CY
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | listener.dll | 1e7168e1be681e0cf5944e0c7685e775 | 3 |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Ekstak.DC |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
15c91f46baa368f737c5cfb478a6873b
SHA1:
568e36af52bdf65ff8b6b7c70b2733c9f6be976d
SHA256:
4C2C8CD97AE9EB526DEF9B27D6C15646F9D727B7BCA921545C99CCDE30B004B1
File Size:
2.79 MB, 2787218 bytes
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MD5:
fe5dc7647e9d3a0ac9695a718bd7e59e
SHA1:
a109bd95e6b57fd011769739723152226380e79a
SHA256:
E64E754C0F9A03AF45B41530482EE92D4BB84721D40312AF2969AAEC5EBC2014
File Size:
3.03 MB, 3030660 bytes
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MD5:
14859ea464319387032033745c918e7a
SHA1:
b3a31289756798a2261dd0da55a8ea2fd09fe8f8
SHA256:
DD8604A53A8225017E89BBFB2CB67620B8D6893F2E98DD2593ACFEC896544BC9
File Size:
3.34 MB, 3342848 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 has TLS 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)
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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 |
|---|---|
| Company Name | ao-Softpointer Inc |
| File Description | Tag&Rename - music files tag editor |
| File Version |
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| Legal Copyright | 1999 - 2018, ao-Softpointer Inc |
| Product Version |
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File Traits
- 2+ executable sections
- HighEntropy
- VirtualQueryEx
- 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: | 1,557 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 24 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 1,131 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 402 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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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| Keyboard Access |
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