Trojan.Agent.GDTA
Threat Scorecard
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| Popularity Rank: | 25,355 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 3 |
| First Seen: | April 5, 2025 |
| Last Seen: | May 22, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Agent.GDTA on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This detection name suggests a type of Trojan horse malware, which is a broad category of malicious software that can cause significant harm to your computer and compromise your personal data. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take appropriate steps to remove it and prevent future infections.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Agent.GDTA?
Trojan.Agent.GDTA is a type of malware that can infect your computer without your knowledge or consent. The term "Trojan" refers to the fact that this malware disguises itself as a legitimate program or file, allowing it to bypass your security defenses. The ".GDTA" suffix may indicate a specific variant or subgroup of Trojan malware, but without further information, it is difficult to determine its exact characteristics or behavior.
How Trojan.Agent.GDTA Operates
Once installed on your system, Trojan.Agent.GDTA can operate in various ways, depending on its intended purpose. Some common functions of Trojan malware include stealing sensitive information, such as login credentials or financial data, installing additional malware or viruses, and providing unauthorized access to your computer. Trojan.Agent.GDTA may also attempt to communicate with its creators or other infected systems, allowing it to receive updates or transmit stolen data.
Symptoms of Infection
The symptoms of a Trojan.Agent.GDTA infection can vary, but common signs include unusual system behavior, such as slow performance, unexpected crashes, or unfamiliar programs running in the background. You may also notice suspicious network activity, such as unexpected outgoing connections or data transfers. In some cases, Trojan malware can also cause problems with your internet browser, such as unwanted redirects or pop-up ads.
- Unexplained system crashes or freezes
- Slow system performance or lag
- Unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop
- Suspicious network activity or data transfers
- Unwanted browser redirects or pop-up ads
How to Remove Trojan.Agent.GDTA
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for a more effective removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malware or viruses.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the Trojan.Agent.GDTA infection.
- Reset your internet browser settings, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default values to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the infection has been fully removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.Agent.GDTA from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the removal process. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable anti-malware tools, you can help protect your computer and personal data from the risks associated with this type of malware. It is essential to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to prevent future infections, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong passwords, and avoiding suspicious downloads or email attachments.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Agent.GDTA |
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| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
35cec441cd84415977f654155318f0c5
SHA1:
e05d2bb45aa63e7571299ff57f53b71066488c76
SHA256:
72B95173D4D530DD6FBC6EC48ED155038840D1C1D7C798F44CC79E85465D9607
File Size:
339.69 KB, 339695 bytes
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MD5:
e60eee8e484a6fd9060ff388a36772bc
SHA1:
8c26c843a2945534763b6e21a90223a043788c6a
SHA256:
159619F400759488BBFFAF6267C2833D65C0BDCA93324FB148E1F66661175E43
File Size:
343.40 KB, 343404 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 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)
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 |
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| Company Name | Microsoft Corporation |
| File Description | Host Process for Windows Service |
| File Version | 2.0.0.0 |
| Internal Name | sqhost.exe |
| Legal Copyright | Copyright (C) 2016 |
| Original Filename | sqhost.exe |
| Product Name | sqhost.exe |
| Product Version | 2.0.0.0 |
File Traits
- 2+ executable sections
- HighEntropy
- 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: | 15 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 15 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 0 |
| 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.GDTA
Files Modified
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 |
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| c:\windows\temp\setup_gitlog.txt | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\windows\temp\setup_gitlog.txt | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
Registry Modifications
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 |
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| 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 | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc3475 | ☒ ȁ ᲃ 龡^ ĩ 紘Ç 獖}İ ⦘· İ 좟Ê | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | ��\�]&� | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc3475 | l� xy * � /�� Y� d� � � �ރ �p ��^ �o � < Vs} kP~ ��1 ! �� 7 � �� ﺃ e e�� ��1 ( �� f e�� h �n� i U e�� r G | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | 嬱ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\local settings\muicache\1b\52c64b7e::@c:\windows\system32\mlang.dll,-4386 | English (United States) | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Syscall Use |
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112 additional items are not displayed above. |
| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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| Network Winsock2 |
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| Network Winsock |
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| Network Icmp |
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| Process Terminate |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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Shell Command Execution
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.
open cmd.exe /c systeminfo>>C:\Windows\temp\setup_gitlog.txt&ping 8.8.8.8>>C:\Windows\temp\setup_gitlog.txt
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\systeminfo.exe systeminfo
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WriteConsole: ERROR:
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WriteConsole: CoInitialize has
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\PING.EXE ping 8.8.8.8
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WriteConsole:
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WriteConsole: Loading Operatin
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WriteConsole: Loading Computer
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WriteConsole: Loading Processo
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WriteConsole: Loading BIOS Inf
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WriteConsole: Loading Input Lo
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WriteConsole: Loading TimeZone
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WriteConsole: Loading Profile
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WriteConsole: Loading Pagefile
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WriteConsole: Loading Hotfix I
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WriteConsole: Loading Network
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WriteConsole: Loading Hyper-V
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