Threat Database Trojans Trojan.Agent.Gen.CTL

Trojan.Agent.Gen.CTL

By CagedTech in Trojans

Threat Scorecard

Popularity Rank: 20,764
Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 2
First Seen: May 31, 2026
Last Seen: July 7, 2026
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The detection of Trojan.Agent.Gen.CTL 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 how to remove it effectively.

What Is Trojan.Agent.Gen.CTL?

Trojan.Agent.Gen.CTL is a type of Trojan horse malware, which is a broad category of malicious software that disguises itself as legitimate or harmless. The ".Gen" part of the name suggests that it's a generic detection, indicating that the malware may not be a specific, known variant but rather a newly discovered or evolving threat. The "CTL" could imply a level of control or a specific mechanism used by the malware, but without more context, it's difficult to determine its exact significance.

How Trojan.Agent.Gen.CTL Operates

Trojan horses, including Trojan.Agent.Gen.CTL, typically operate by deceiving users into installing them on their systems. They might be disguised as useful software, games, or even updates for existing applications. Once installed, the malware can perform a variety of malicious actions, such as stealing personal data, downloading additional malware, or providing unauthorized access to the infected computer. The exact operations of Trojan.Agent.Gen.CTL can vary, but its primary goal is to compromise the security of the infected system for the benefit of the attackers.

Symptoms of Infection

Identifying a Trojan.Agent.Gen.CTL infection can be challenging because Trojan horses are designed to be stealthy. However, some common symptoms of a malware infection include unusual computer behavior, such as slow performance, frequent crashes, or the appearance of unwanted programs or toolbars. Additionally, you might notice that your browser settings have been changed without your consent, or you're being redirected to unwanted websites. These symptoms don't necessarily confirm the presence of Trojan.Agent.Gen.CTL, but they do indicate a potential malware problem that needs to be addressed.

How to Remove Trojan.Agent.Gen.CTL

  1. Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to give you internet access for downloading removal tools.
  2. Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and perform a full scan of your system to detect and remove the Trojan.Agent.Gen.CTL malware.
  3. Uninstall any suspicious programs that you don't recognize or that were installed around the time the malware was detected.
  4. Reset your web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the malware.
  5. Reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all traces of the malware have been removed.

Conclusion

Removing Trojan.Agent.Gen.CTL requires a combination of safe computing practices, the use of reputable anti-malware tools, and careful attention to the details of your system's configuration and behavior. By following these steps and staying vigilant, you can protect your computer and personal data from the threats posed by this and other types of malware. Remember, prevention is key, so always be cautious when downloading software, opening email attachments, or clicking on links from unknown sources.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name: Trojan.Agent.Gen.CTL
Signature status: No Signature

Known Samples

MD5: 28117a170707a0c5bc3d4f26269cf35f
SHA1: c298fec84a820b029191c809308e5a3e91ba6c72
SHA256: EA0A02B64C217F0C71B94123BCB832746C34CB415A54C4A595417C6409DE29B8
File Size: 462.63 KB, 462627 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

  • File doesn't have "Rich" header
  • File doesn't have exports table
  • File doesn't have security information
  • File has TLS 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)

Windows PE Version Information

Name Value
Company Name Logitech International S.A.
File Description Device Management Sync Service
File Version 7.42.545.288
Internal Name gen1
Legal Copyright Copyright (C) Logitech. All rights reserved.
Original Filename gen1.exe
Product Name AMD Software Platform
Product Version 7.42.545.288

File Traits

  • big overlay
  • CryptUnprotectData
  • fptable
  • x64

Block Information

Total Blocks: 1,150
Potentially Malicious Blocks: 75
Whitelisted Blocks: 1,075
Unknown Blocks: 0

Visual Map

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

Similar Families

Files Modified

File Attributes
c:\programdata\microsoft\devicesync\devicesynchost.exe Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\programdata\microsoft\devicesync\devicesynchost.exe Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\google\crashreports\googleupdatecore.exe Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\google\crashreports\googleupdatecore.exe Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\microsoft\devicesync\config.bin Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\microsoft\edge\user data\chrome_update_manifest.html Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\svc_task_7126187.xml Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\svc_task_7126203.xml Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\svc_task_7126531.xml Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\svc_task_7126546.xml Generic Write,Read Attributes
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c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~ssclean_7126218.bat Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\microsoft\protect\securityhealthsystray.exe Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\microsoft\protect\securityhealthsystray.exe Synchronize,Write Attributes

Registry Modifications

Key::Value Data API Name
HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\cmd.exe 踧异ǜ RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe ᘨ弌ǜ RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\edge\elfbeacon::version 147.0.3912.72 RegNtPreCreateKey

Windows API Usage

Category API
Syscall Use
  • ntdll.dll!NtAccessCheck
  • ntdll.dll!NtAddAtomEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlertThreadByThreadId
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcAcceptConnectPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcConnectPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcConnectPortEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcCreatePort
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcCreateResourceReserve
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcCreateSecurityContext
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcOpenSenderProcess
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  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcQueryInformation
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcQueryInformationMessage
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSendWaitReceivePort
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSetInformation
  • ntdll.dll!NtApphelpCacheControl
  • ntdll.dll!NtAssociateWaitCompletionPacket
  • ntdll.dll!NtClearEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtClose
  • ntdll.dll!NtConnectPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateIoCompletion
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateMutant
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateSemaphore
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateThreadEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateTimer2
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateWaitCompletionPacket
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtDeleteValueKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtDeviceIoControlFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtEnumerateKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtEnumerateValueKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtFindAtom
  • ntdll.dll!NtFreeVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtGetCompleteWnfStateSubscription
  • ntdll.dll!NtMapViewOfSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtNotifyChangeKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenDirectoryObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenKeyEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenMutant
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessTokenEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenSemaphore
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenThreadToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenThreadTokenEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtPowerInformation
  • ntdll.dll!NtProtectVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryAttributesFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationThread
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryLicenseValue
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryPerformanceCounter
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySecurityAttributesToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySecurityObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySystemInformation
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySystemInformationEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryValueKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryVolumeInformationFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryWnfStateData
  • ntdll.dll!NtReadFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtReadRequestData
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseMutant
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseSemaphore
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseWorkerFactoryWorker
  • ntdll.dll!NtRequestWaitReplyPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationThread
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetTimer2
  • ntdll.dll!NtSubscribeWnfStateChange
  • ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert
  • ntdll.dll!NtTraceControl
  • ntdll.dll!NtTraceEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSectionEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForAlertByThreadId
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForMultipleObjects
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForSingleObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForWorkViaWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitLowEventPair
  • ntdll.dll!NtWorkerFactoryWorkerReady
  • ntdll.dll!NtWriteFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtYieldExecution
  • UNKNOWN
Network Wininet
  • InternetOpen
  • InternetOpenUrl
  • InternetSetOption
Process Shell Execute
  • CreateProcess
Process Manipulation Evasion
  • NtUnmapViewOfSection
Anti Debug
  • IsDebuggerPresent
  • OutputDebugString
User Data Access
  • GetComputerName
  • GetUserName
  • GetUserObjectInformation
Encryption Used
  • CryptProtectData
Network Winsock2
  • WSAStartup
Network Winsock
  • closesocket
  • connect
  • freeaddrinfo
  • getaddrinfo
  • recv
  • send
  • socket

Shell Command Execution

schtasks /Query /TN "Microsoft\Windows\AppID\PolicyConverter"
schtasks /Create /TN "Microsoft\Windows\AppID\PolicyConverter" /XML "C:\Users\Jqkiildn\AppData\Local\Temp\svc_task_7126187.xml" /F
schtasks /Query /TN "Google\Update\CrashReportTask"
schtasks /Create /TN "Google\Update\CrashReportTask" /XML "C:\Users\Jqkiildn\AppData\Local\Temp\svc_task_7126187.xml" /F
schtasks /Query /TN "Microsoft\Windows\DeviceSync\Routine"
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schtasks /Create /TN "Microsoft\Windows\DeviceSync\Routine" /XML "C:\Users\Jqkiildn\AppData\Local\Temp\svc_task_7126203.xml" /F
C:\Users\Jqkiildn\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Protect\SecurityHealthSystray.exe (NULL)
cmd.exe /C "C:\Users\Jqkiildn\AppData\Local\Temp\\~ssclean_7126218.bat"
schtasks /Query /TN "Microsoft\Windows\AppID\PolicyConverter"
schtasks /Create /TN "Microsoft\Windows\AppID\PolicyConverter" /XML "C:\Users\Jqkiildn\AppData\Local\Temp\svc_task_7126531.xml" /F
schtasks /Query /TN "Google\Update\CrashReportTask"
schtasks /Create /TN "Google\Update\CrashReportTask" /XML "C:\Users\Jqkiildn\AppData\Local\Temp\svc_task_7126531.xml" /F
schtasks /Query /TN "Microsoft\Windows\DeviceSync\Routine"
schtasks /Create /TN "Microsoft\Windows\DeviceSync\Routine" /XML "C:\Users\Jqkiildn\AppData\Local\Temp\svc_task_7126546.xml" /F
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --app="file:///C:/Users/Jqkiildn/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Edge/User Data/chrome_update_manifest.html" --disable-infobars --hide-crash-restore-bubble --disable-backgrounding-occluded-windows --disable-renderer-backgrounding --disable-occlusion-tracking --mute-audio
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --app="file:///C:/Users/Jqkiildn/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Edge/User Data/chrome_update_manifest.html" --disable-infobars --hide-crash-restore-bubble --disable-backgrounding-occluded-windows --disable-renderer-backgrounding --disable-occlusion-tracking --mute-audio
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --app="file:///C:/Users/Jqkiildn/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Edge/User Data/chrome_update_manifest.html" --disable-infobars --hide-crash-restore-bubble --disable-backgrounding-occluded-windows --disable-renderer-backgrounding --disable-occlusion-tracking --mute-audio
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --app="file:///C:/Users/Jqkiildn/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Edge/User Data/chrome_update_manifest.html" --disable-infobars --hide-crash-restore-bubble --disable-backgrounding-occluded-windows --disable-renderer-backgrounding --disable-occlusion-tracking --mute-audio
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --app="file:///C:/Users/Jqkiildn/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Edge/User Data/chrome_update_manifest.html" --disable-infobars --hide-crash-restore-bubble --disable-backgrounding-occluded-windows --disable-renderer-backgrounding --disable-occlusion-tracking --mute-audio
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --app="file:///C:/Users/Jqkiildn/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Edge/User Data/chrome_update_manifest.html" --disable-infobars --hide-crash-restore-bubble --disable-backgrounding-occluded-windows --disable-renderer-backgrounding --disable-occlusion-tracking --mute-audio --edge-skip-compat-layer-relaunch
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --app="file:///C:/Users/Jqkiildn/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Edge/User Data/chrome_update_manifest.html" --disable-infobars --hide-crash-restore-bubble --disable-backgrounding-occluded-windows --disable-renderer-backgrounding --disable-occlusion-tracking --mute-audio --edge-skip-compat-layer-relaunch
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --app="file:///C:/Users/Jqkiildn/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Edge/User Data/chrome_update_manifest.html" --disable-infobars --hide-crash-restore-bubble --disable-backgrounding-occluded-windows --disable-renderer-backgrounding --disable-occlusion-tracking --mute-audio

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