Trojan.Agent.Gen.ADZ
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 1 |
| First Seen: | January 7, 2026 |
| Last Seen: | March 11, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Security analysts frequently encounter threats that operate quietly in the background, compromising system integrity without drawing immediate attention. Trojan.Agent.Gen.ADZ is one such detection. Identified as a Windows PE executable, this threat lacks a valid digital signature, which is a common characteristic of unauthorized or malicious software. Because it does not present a verified publisher, users must rely on robust security practices and reputable anti-malware tools to detect and mitigate the risks associated with this generic Trojan detection.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Agent.Gen.ADZ?
Trojan.Agent.Gen.ADZ is a detection name used to classify a specific Windows PE executable that exhibits behavior consistent with Trojan horses. A Windows PE (Portable Executable) file is a standard format for executables, DLLs, and system components within the Windows operating system. However, in this context, the file operates outside its intended boundaries. The absence of a digital signature is a critical factor in its identification. Legitimate software developers typically sign their executables to verify the publisher's identity and ensure the file has not been tampered with. Because this threat carries no signature, operating systems and security suites cannot verify its origin, inherently categorizing it as untrusted and potentially harmful.
How Trojan.Agent.Gen.ADZ Operates
As a generic Trojan detection, Trojan.Agent.Gen.ADZ generally functions by disguising itself as a benign application or hiding within legitimate system processes to avoid detection. Once executed, the Windows PE file may attempt to establish persistence on the host machine, allowing it to run continuously across system reboots. Trojans of this nature often modify system configurations, create unauthorized registry entries, or inject code into running processes. Lacking a valid signature, the executable bypasses standard trust verification protocols, though modern operating systems may still flag it during execution attempts. The primary goal of such threats is typically to facilitate unauthorized access, gather system information, or create a backdoor for additional payloads.
Symptoms of Infection
Identifying a Trojan infection can be challenging, as these threats are designed to operate stealthily. However, users may observe several general symptoms indicating the presence of Trojan.Agent.Gen.ADZ:
- Unexpected system slowdowns or a noticeable decrease in overall performance.
- Unrecognized processes running in the Windows Task Manager.
- Unexplained network activity, suggesting the threat is communicating with external servers.
- System crashes, freezes, or programs failing to launch correctly.
- Security software being disabled or failing to update properly.
How to Remove Trojan.Agent.Gen.ADZ
Removing Trojan.Agent.Gen.ADZ requires a systematic approach to ensure all components of the threat are eliminated. Follow these steps to restore your system's security:
- Boot your computer into Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the threat from loading automatically and to allow internet access for security tools.
- Run a full system scan with a reputable anti-malware tool such as SpyHunter to detect and quarantine the malicious executable.
- Uninstall any suspicious or unrecognized programs from the Windows Control Panel that may be associated with the threat.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) to their default settings to remove any unauthorized extensions or modified configurations.
- Reboot your computer normally and run a second full scan to ensure the threat has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Trojan.Agent.Gen.ADZ represents a significant security risk due to its nature as an unsigned Windows PE executable. The lack of a digital signature underscores the importance of verifying software origins before execution. By understanding how this threat operates and adhering to a strict removal protocol, users can effectively mitigate the risks posed by this generic Trojan. Maintaining updated anti-malware defenses and exercising caution with unverified files remain the most effective strategies against such threats.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Agent.Gen.ADZ |
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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:
2fdea1ac05f9a5362d305999ae4f290b
SHA1:
8596e2a23e293fb6c56588f0da2f907cfece653b
SHA256:
A5240F1A94877CE9CFD915238F40AD7366D8CCCA1A2A1CCB85317BC8B5DB79A3
File Size:
416.77 KB, 416768 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 security information
- File is 64-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
- IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
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- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Traits
- GetConsoleWindow
- No Version Info
- WriteProcessMemory
- x64
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: | 1,390 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 704 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 686 |
| 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.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\wini92uh3.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\windows\wini92uh3.exe | Synchronize,Write 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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| HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations | *1\??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe.old122e4 *1\??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\CopilotUpdate.exe.old12352 *1\??\C:\P | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\cmd.exe | 讵ﱋ˗ǝ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | 亢ﱐ˗ǝ | 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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| Syscall Use |
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| Network Winsock2 |
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| Anti Debug |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Service Control |
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| User Data Access |
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| Process Terminate |
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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.
"C:\WINDOWS\wini92uh3.exe" -install
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cmd.exe /C timeout /t 3 /nobreak > Nul & Del /f /q "c:\users\user\downloads\8596e2a23e293fb6c56588f0da2f907cfece653b_0000416768"
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\timeout.exe timeout /t 3 /nobreak
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