Trojan.Agent.EQ

The detection of Trojan.Agent.EQ on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This type of malware is designed to compromise the security and integrity of your computer, and it's essential to understand its nature and take steps to remove it.

What Is Trojan.Agent.EQ?

Trojan.Agent.EQ is a type of Trojan horse malware, which is a broad category of threats that disguise themselves as legitimate software to gain unauthorized access to a computer system. The name "Trojan.Agent.EQ" suggests that it is a variant of Trojan horse malware, but the specifics of its functionality and behavior can vary. Trojan horses are often used to install additional malware, steal sensitive information, or provide unauthorized access to the infected system.

How Trojan.Agent.EQ Operates

Once installed on a system, Trojan.Agent.EQ can operate in various ways, depending on its intended purpose. It may attempt to connect to a command and control server to receive instructions or transmit stolen data. It can also install additional malware, such as keyloggers, ransomware, or spyware, to further compromise the system. In some cases, Trojan horses can create backdoors, allowing attackers to access the system remotely and perform malicious activities.

Symptoms of Infection

The symptoms of a Trojan.Agent.EQ infection can be subtle, but they may include unusual system behavior, such as slow performance, frequent crashes, or unfamiliar programs running in the background. You may also notice suspicious network activity, such as unexpected outgoing connections or unusual data transfers. In some cases, the malware may attempt to hide its presence, making it difficult to detect without specialized tools.

• Unexplained changes to system settings or configuration
• Appearance of unfamiliar programs or icons
• Increased system crashes or instability
• Unusual network activity or data transfers

How to Remove Trojan.Agent.EQ

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for easier removal.
2. Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any associated malware.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the Trojan.Agent.EQ infection.
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings.
5. Reboot your system and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the infection has been fully removed.

Conclusion

Removing Trojan.Agent.EQ from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the malware's behavior. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable anti-malware tools, you can help ensure the complete removal of the infection and prevent future attacks. It's essential to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to protect your system from malware threats, including keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus protection, and avoiding suspicious downloads and email attachments.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	Trojan.Agent.EQ
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: 24396090362b2361a02d1935ed715621 SHA1: 5449c96005a211664542f0885d69cf938382aa8b SHA256: 146D2465B1426539F3CC4F18A0EDF232C0C9C29D8B84752445A40ACD869D0B87 File Size: 1.81 MB, 1814528 bytes

MD5: d79cae8e8484608873913fc50846e86d SHA1: 8ddcefd7f38600857ab72d147bfdbf1515c0ad84 SHA256: D671BE4E54CCCBB8B52FBE7FE066647F7825817E54E16B3EFA18FF18E7F5289B File Size: 6.28 MB, 6277632 bytes

MD5: d3a6ad3f61ed7e013c38c8283917f0cd SHA1: 49ff00e3e8bf5545522e486a8adeedab0a8606fa SHA256: 5A283D6A6B186A6D8ADDA309E0E2F2154040B40CD8B668203BC8EF2298C2BCEB File Size: 5.44 MB, 5440000 bytes

MD5: c85e6c672286ae705f41849fbc544bbf SHA1: 0a57403120e16691f96c36ee461c73663ddc0740 SHA256: 593EC85236C41354AFAC6CF068F33E72760B3D0954AB8070E7CCF3E472DF42F6 File Size: 2.88 MB, 2881152 bytes

MD5: 22c7378fbcb00552cb2c8442b882b80c SHA1: 60d174167262fb1e94d82c2f05acdb9629cb4d98 SHA256: C7BEEA647B8FFD210E719FCEE85A3EA7EC73CF63FC3CA46D75093A546022ED48 File Size: 5.45 MB, 5447680 bytes

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MD5: 28046c771d8ebc8ae3bf8c1fea21692e SHA1: e2235c763df1f44afdcca64a6ba64a9e607f9f26 SHA256: 9804513F4DF3A701A62158C04A7EDE20441224474F9446D27D9FCC362B292944 File Size: 93.70 KB, 93696 bytes

MD5: 4940f4835f65e9c96f1524430705980e SHA1: 46acae04df74c8ffb1131b612863682988722374 SHA256: D0ECDC7A9F91CD7931F0C81744365E0A2DA4993CB989374259A2F9C7C36AB4FA File Size: 2.69 MB, 2692168 bytes

MD5: b720916c10400525e683b872b61ade0f SHA1: 8d5d16d9e8100399c339085195504f983e6c1546 SHA256: 5BBA190B29986BCC98D7A7EE199F812D68D59B40A3EC24FBE4A7D7746E4284EA File Size: 198.31 KB, 198312 bytes

MD5: 02ff4b3716d1709fdd73a4d0efdf82bb SHA1: c16ed2f6191b7ac8c82a99eee52c27b4c915b360 SHA256: 0BC9007707A8EC2870052B6265F40EF4F43FED0C5C4832F4703A4A9001AEE8E2 File Size: 9.85 MB, 9852716 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 has been packed
• File has exports table
• File has TLS information
• File is 32-bit executable
• 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

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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.

Windows PE Version Information

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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
Comments	SkinSharp GUI Toolkit This installation was built with Inno Setup.
Company Name	1XG第一效果-PDF工具网 SkinSharp Inc. TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited
File Description	BD2.1设备调试工具 Mobile Upgrade S Setup One Touch Upgrade S MFC Application PDF压缩器 Setup SkinSharp GUI Toolkit
File Version	3.3 1.5.3.153 1.4.8.148 1.3.6 1.3.4.134 1, 0, 6, 6 1, 0, 5, 5
Internal Name	BD_THREE_TOOLS.exe One Touch Upgrade S SkinSharp For VB6 SkinSharp For VC++
Legal Copyright	1XG第一效果-PDF工具网 Copyright (C) 2006-2009 SkinSharp Inc. Copyright (C) 2010
Legal Trademarks	SkinSharp
Original Filename	BD_THREE_TOOLS.exe One Touch Upgrade S.EXE SkinH.dll SkinH_VB6.dll
Product Name	BD设备调试工具 Mobile Upgrade S One Touch Upgrade S Application PDF压缩器 SkinSharp GUI Toolkit
Product Version	2017.1.4 V1.3.6 3.3 1.5.3.153 1.4.8.148 1.3.4.134 1, 0, 6, 6 1, 0, 5, 5

Digital Signatures

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Digital Signatures

This section lists digital signatures that are attached to samples within this family. When analyzing and verifying digital signatures, it is important to confirm that the signature’s root authority is a well-known and trustworthy entity and that the status of the signature is good. Malware is often signed with non-trustworthy “Self Signed” digital signatures (which can be easily created by a malware author with no verification). Malware may also be signed by legitimate signatures that have an invalid status, and by signatures from questionable root authorities with fake or misleading “Signer” names.

Signer	Root	Status
Wuhan Aiwen Technology Company Limtied	GlobalSign CodeSigning CA - G2	Self Signed
Hengyida Information Technology CO.,LTD.	Hengyida Information Technology CO.,LTD.	Root Not Trusted
Di Wu	thawte Primary Root CA	Root Not Trusted

File Traits

• 2+ executable sections
• big overlay
• dll
• HighEntropy
• packed
• upx
• 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.

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.

• Agent.EQ
• Agent.GV
• Ahead.B
• Johnnie.E
• Kryptik.CBT

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• Marte.Z
• PC Accelerator.H
• Sheloader.A

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
\device\namedpipe\gmdasllogger	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\ci0-temp\airy pc cleaner.set	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\ci0-temp\airy pc cleaner.set	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\ci0-temp\apc.bmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\ci0-temp\apc.bmp	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\ci0-temp\install.bmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\ci0-temp\install.bmp	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\gert0.dll	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\__tmp_rar_sfx_access_check_2926468	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data

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c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\apcsetupen.exe	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\apcsetupen.exe	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\multimedia\drawdib:: 1024x768x32(bgr 0)	31,31,31,31	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\software\microsoft\multimedia\drawdib:: 1920x1200x32(bgr 0)	31,31,31,31	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
Keyboard Access	GetKeyState
Process Manipulation Evasion	NtUnmapViewOfSection ReadProcessMemory
Process Shell Execute	CreateProcess ShellExecuteEx
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent NtQuerySystemInformation
User Data Access	GetUserObjectInformation
Syscall Use	ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSendWaitReceivePort ntdll.dll!NtClose ntdll.dll!NtCreateFile ntdll.dll!NtCreateSection ntdll.dll!NtFreeVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtMapViewOfSection ntdll.dll!NtOpenFile ntdll.dll!NtOpenKey ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessToken ntdll.dll!NtQueryAttributesFile Show More ntdll.dll!NtQueryDebugFilterState ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationProcess ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationToken ntdll.dll!NtQuerySystemInformationEx ntdll.dll!NtQueryValueKey ntdll.dll!NtQueryVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtQueryVolumeInformationFile ntdll.dll!NtReadFile ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationFile ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationProcess ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationWorkerFactory ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert ntdll.dll!NtTraceControl ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSection ntdll.dll!NtWaitForSingleObject ntdll.dll!NtWriteFile

Shell Command Execution

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Shell Command Execution

This section lists Windows shell commands that are run by the samples in this family. Windows Shell commands are often leveraged by malware for nefarious purposes and can be used to elevate security privileges, download and launch other malware, exploit vulnerabilities, collect and exfiltrate data, and hide malicious activity.

(NULL) C:\Users\Nkcvwose\AppData\Local\Temp\RarSFX0\APCsetupen.exe

C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\e2235c763df1f44afdcca64a6ba64a9e607f9f26_0000093696.,LiQMAxHB

C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\8d5d16d9e8100399c339085195504f983e6c1546_0000198312.,LiQMAxHB