Trojan.Agent.KFU
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| Popularity Rank: | 17,065 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 8 |
| First Seen: | August 19, 2025 |
| Last Seen: | June 15, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Agent.KFU 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, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, and other malicious activities. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take prompt action to remove it and prevent future infections.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Agent.KFU?
Trojan.Agent.KFU is a type of Trojan horse malware that can infiltrate your system through various means, such as exploited vulnerabilities, phishing attacks, or drive-by downloads. Once inside, it can perform a range of malicious activities, including data theft, system compromise, and communication with command and control servers. The "Trojan" part of the name refers to the fact that this malware disguises itself as a legitimate program or file, making it difficult to detect and remove.
How Trojan.Agent.KFU Operates
Trojan.Agent.KFU operates by exploiting weaknesses in your system's security, often through social engineering tactics or technical vulnerabilities. It can spread through infected software downloads, infected websites, or infected email attachments. Once installed, it can create backdoors, allowing remote access to your system, and can also install additional malware or spyware. This type of malware can be particularly dangerous, as it can remain hidden for extended periods, gathering sensitive information or waiting for further instructions from its creators.
Symptoms of Infection
Identifying a Trojan.Agent.KFU infection can be challenging, as it often does not display obvious symptoms. However, you may notice unusual system behavior, such as slow performance, frequent crashes, or unfamiliar programs running in the background. Other signs of infection include unexpected changes to your system settings, unfamiliar icons on your desktop, or suspicious network activity. If you suspect that your system has been infected, it is crucial to take immediate action to contain and remove the threat.
How to Remove Trojan.Agent.KFU
- Boot your system 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. This will help identify and remove all instances of the malware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time of the infection.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all remnants of the malware have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Trojan.Agent.KFU from your system requires a combination of technical knowledge and the right tools. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good security practices, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong passwords, and being cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments, you can significantly reduce the risk of future infections. Remember, vigilance and proactive security measures are key to protecting your digital assets and personal information in today's evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Agent.KFU |
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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:
03aeea027a18859a9e0fa4a919295d8e
SHA1:
5832bbe3d73b1ce131427d2f300760e83f4317cd
SHA256:
1621613C9A94669A722DFEA902B3CAE538B754899A068797977F1646A7B88255
File Size:
6.34 MB, 6341240 bytes
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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 console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
- File is either console or GUI application
- 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
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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| File Description | Create and manage peers, extern WINAPI, using for checking system updates, read and write data to all Win-Sockets. |
| Legal Copyright | © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. |
| Product Name | Windows Peer Manager |
| Product Version | 2.0.2.1 |
File Traits
- big overlay
- 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: | 8,419 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 507 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 7,847 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 65 |
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.KFU
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:\users\user\appdata\roaming\peerservice\peerservice.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\peerservice\peerservice.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\peerservice\peerservice.exe | Synchronize,Write Data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\peerservice\rcx485a.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
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\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\cmd.exe | 猓ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | 騟ǜ | 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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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Anti Debug |
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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.
cmd.exe /C "schtasks /Create /TN "PeerCreator" /TR "C:\Users\Tqtfetfb\AppData\Roaming\PeerService\PeerService.exe" /SC ONLOGON /RL HIGHEST /F >nul 2>nul"
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\schtasks.exe schtasks /Create /TN "PeerCreator" /TR "C:\Users\Tqtfetfb\AppData\Roaming\PeerService\PeerService.exe" /SC ONLOGON /RL HIGHEST /F
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