Threat Database Trojans Trojan.Agent.GST

Trojan.Agent.GST

By CagedTech in Trojans

Threat Scorecard

Popularity Rank: 5,828
Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 907
First Seen: August 21, 2025
Last Seen: July 27, 2026
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The detection of Trojan.Agent.GST 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, allowing unauthorized access and control. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take prompt action to remove it and prevent future infections.

What Is Trojan.Agent.GST?

Trojan.Agent.GST is a type of Trojan horse malware, which is a broad category of malicious software that disguises itself as legitimate or harmless. The name "Trojan.Agent.GST" suggests that it is a variant of Trojan horse malware, but the specifics of its origin, behavior, and purpose are not immediately clear without further analysis. Trojans are known for their ability to sneak past security defenses and operate covertly, making them particularly dangerous.

How Trojan.Agent.GST Operates

Generally, Trojan horse malware like Trojan.Agent.GST operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or manipulating users into installing it. Once installed, it can perform a variety of malicious actions, including but not limited to, stealing sensitive information, downloading additional malware, or providing backdoor access to the attacker. The exact operation of Trojan.Agent.GST would depend on its specific design and the intentions of its creators, but the end goal is typically to compromise the security of the infected system for financial gain or other malicious purposes.

Symptoms of Infection

Identifying a Trojan infection can be challenging due to its stealthy nature. However, some common symptoms that may indicate the presence of malware like Trojan.Agent.GST include unusual system behavior, such as slow performance, frequent crashes, or unfamiliar programs and icons. Additionally, if you notice unexpected changes to your system settings, unusual network activity, or if your antivirus software alerts you to suspicious activity, it could be a sign of infection. Since Trojans can be designed to operate silently, some infections may not exhibit noticeable symptoms until significant damage has been done.

How to Remove Trojan.Agent.GST

  1. Enter Safe Mode with Networking: This will help prevent the malware from loading and interfering with the removal process. Restart your computer and enter Safe Mode. This can usually be done by pressing a specific key (such as F8) during boot-up, though this may vary depending on your computer's manufacturer.
  2. Perform a Full Scan with a Reputable Tool: Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to scan your system for malware. Ensure your antivirus and anti-malware software are up-to-date before running the scan.
  3. Uninstall Suspicious Programs: Go through your installed programs and remove any that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time you suspect the infection occurred.
  4. Reset Your Browsers: Resetting browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge can help remove any malicious extensions or settings that the malware may have altered. Each browser has its own process for resetting, which can usually be found in its settings or options menu.
  5. Reboot and Re-scan: After removal and cleanup, reboot your system and perform another scan to ensure that all traces of the malware have been removed.

Conclusion

Removing Trojan.Agent.GST requires careful and systematic steps to ensure that all components of the malware are eliminated from your system. It is crucial to stay vigilant and maintain good cybersecurity practices to prevent future infections. Keeping your operating system, software, and security tools up-to-date, avoiding suspicious downloads and links, and regularly scanning your system for malware can significantly reduce the risk of infection. If you are unsure about any part of the removal process, consider seeking help from a cybersecurity professional to ensure your system is thoroughly cleaned and protected.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name: Trojan.Agent.GST
Signature status: No Signature

Known Samples

MD5: f4d7d69321bd16cd3faa274e96752572
SHA1: f70b4c9f4c5f2d3181d562d634772f8715501297
SHA256: B11B32E207523117FB3AF2DB47C95F5130005E42590F1A48C7884C261CFDA329
File Size: 407.55 KB, 407552 bytes
MD5: 4613a02215a9be06e9ebd0731adf8160
SHA1: e828999e80e08563a3ecd9e7b08e23af3c315996
SHA256: A9DFA88341AFA733C0BD9C62047A5D0586B7FBAB8F88A2DB8EAF7DFF43D4AC0C
File Size: 410.62 KB, 410624 bytes
MD5: 669413460644d71d8a10fa24f07abcd5
SHA1: 6138b1383e3f7a40c3c50d618d804ee28d1c3b96
SHA256: 83BF12D2E745FB1FF37A6CFE92AFFE0E0B2A8A63B37DAB6076C9F557AD0AC8F2
File Size: 339.97 KB, 339968 bytes
MD5: 87b135cca0628d416c24450dbec8ce01
SHA1: d404cc65291ae2f317b9035d16467b052dd569dd
SHA256: AF16E1FC7997CC643198814961D13A2242395A277D1AB1EC00C6E0E87F2A3B70
File Size: 407.55 KB, 407552 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

  • File doesn't have "Rich" header
  • 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)
  • IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)

File Traits

  • No Version Info
  • ntdll
  • WriteProcessMemory
  • x64

Block Information

Total Blocks: 1,328
Potentially Malicious Blocks: 21
Whitelisted Blocks: 1,251
Unknown Blocks: 56

Visual Map

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

Similar Families

  • Agent.THB
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Files Modified

File Attributes
\device\namedpipe\dav rpc service Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
\device\namedpipe\pshost.134133675750261927.1036.defaultappdomain.powershell Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,LEFT 524288
\device\namedpipe\pshost.134187677452290626.7476.defaultappdomain.powershell Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,LEFT 524288
\device\namedpipe\wkssvc Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_adk4hnqr.ick.ps1 Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_ewz1g5ok.tm3.psm1 Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_huxasi5j.i1a.psm1 Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_sifjslu3.uwx.ps1 Generic Write,Read 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\conhost.exe 띀ྃ觞ǜ RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe ���O��� RegNtPreCreateKey

Windows API Usage

Category API
Syscall Use
  • ntdll.dll!NtAccessCheck
  • ntdll.dll!NtAddAtomEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlertThreadByThreadId
  • ntdll.dll!NtAllocateLocallyUniqueId
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcConnectPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcConnectPortEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcCreateResourceReserve
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcCreateSecurityContext
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcQueryInformation
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcQueryInformationMessage
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  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSendWaitReceivePort
  • ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSetInformation
  • ntdll.dll!NtApphelpCacheControl
  • ntdll.dll!NtAssociateWaitCompletionPacket
  • ntdll.dll!NtCancelTimer2
  • ntdll.dll!NtCancelWaitCompletionPacket
  • ntdll.dll!NtClearEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtClose
  • ntdll.dll!NtCompareSigningLevels
  • ntdll.dll!NtConnectPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateIoCompletion
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateMutant
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreatePrivateNamespace
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateSemaphore
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateThreadEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateTimer
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateTimer2
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateWaitCompletionPacket
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtDelayExecution
  • ntdll.dll!NtDeviceIoControlFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtEnumerateKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtEnumerateValueKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtFlushProcessWriteBuffers
  • ntdll.dll!NtFreeVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtFsControlFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtGetCachedSigningLevel
  • ntdll.dll!NtMapViewOfSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtNotifyChangeKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenDirectoryObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenKeyEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessTokenEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenSection
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenSymbolicLinkObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenThreadToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtOpenThreadTokenEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtProtectVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryAttributesFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryDefaultLocale
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryDirectoryFileEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryFullAttributesFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationJobObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationThread
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryLicenseValue
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryPerformanceCounter
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySecurityAttributesToken
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySecurityObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySymbolicLinkObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySystemInformation
  • ntdll.dll!NtQuerySystemInformationEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryValueKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryVolumeInformationFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueryWnfStateData
  • ntdll.dll!NtQueueApcThreadEx2
  • ntdll.dll!NtReadFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtReadVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseMutant
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseSemaphore
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseWorkerFactoryWorker
  • ntdll.dll!NtRequestWaitReplyPort
  • ntdll.dll!NtResumeThread
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationFile
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationKey
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationProcess
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationThread
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetTimer2
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetTimerEx
  • ntdll.dll!NtSubscribeWnfStateChange
  • ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert

13 additional items are not displayed above.

Process Manipulation Evasion
  • NtUnmapViewOfSection
Process Shell Execute
  • CreateProcess
Anti Debug
  • IsDebuggerPresent
  • NtQuerySystemInformation
User Data Access
  • GetUserDefaultLocaleName
  • GetUserName
  • GetUserNameEx
  • GetUserObjectInformation
Encryption Used
  • BCryptOpenAlgorithmProvider
Other Suspicious
  • AdjustTokenPrivileges

Shell Command Execution

powershell -Command "Add-MpPreference -ExclusionProcess 'powershell.exe'"