Trojan.Agent.ME

The detection of Trojan.Agent.ME 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 take steps to remove it. In this report, we will provide an overview of Trojan.Agent.ME, its operating methods, symptoms of infection, and a step-by-step guide on how to remove it from your system.

What Is Trojan.Agent.ME?

Trojan.Agent.ME is a type of Trojan horse malware that can infect your computer without your knowledge or consent. Trojans are malicious programs that disguise themselves as legitimate software, allowing them to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access to your system. The name "Trojan.Agent.ME" suggests that it is a type of agent-based malware, but the exact nature and behavior of this specific threat are not well-documented.

How Trojan.Agent.ME Operates

Trojan horses like Trojan.Agent.ME typically operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in your system or deceiving you into installing them. Once installed, they can create backdoors, allowing remote access to your computer, steal sensitive information, or download additional malware. They may also modify system settings, disable security software, or disrupt system performance. The exact operating methods of Trojan.Agent.ME are not known, but it's likely that it follows similar patterns as other Trojan horse malware.

Symptoms of Infection

Identifying the symptoms of a Trojan infection can be challenging, as they often mimic legitimate system behavior. However, some common signs of infection include slow system performance, unexpected pop-ups or ads, unfamiliar programs or icons, and suspicious network activity. You may also notice that your system is crashing or freezing frequently, or that your antivirus software is disabled or not functioning correctly. If you suspect that your system is infected with Trojan.Agent.ME, it's essential to take immediate action to remove it.

How to Remove Trojan.Agent.ME

1. Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for easier removal.
2. Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all instances of the malware.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or software that may be related to the infection.
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
5. Reboot your computer and perform another full scan to ensure that the malware has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing Trojan.Agent.ME from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the malware's operating methods. By following the steps outlined in this report, you can help to ensure that your system is secure and free from infection. It's also essential to take preventive measures to avoid future infections, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus software, and being cautious when downloading or installing new programs. Remember that malware threats are constantly evolving, and staying informed is key to protecting your digital security.

Analysis Report

General information

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

Known Samples

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Known Samples

This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.

MD5: 453aa1964df6e11797829aa415a030c3 SHA1: b88bc3da2fa57dfd82d2be100a40506076a821ae SHA256: 1C67DFC6EDC578FDFFD14C5986ACBD61527F4AA907D233ACC4B3D677C73A68F2 File Size: 88.18 KB, 88179 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

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Windows Portable Executable Attributes

This section lists file attributes found within family samples. These attributes are extracted from the files’ Windows PE (Portable Executable) specification and various system flags. Portable Executable Attributes give malware researchers insight into a file’s functionality, executable details, platform and runtime environment.

• 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)

File Icons

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File Icons

This section displays icon resources found within family samples. Malware often replicates icons commonly associated with legitimate software to mislead users into believing the malware is safe.

File Traits

• Installer Manifest
• nosig nsis
• No Version Info
• Nullsoft Installer
• x86

Block Information

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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:	110
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	24
Whitelisted Blocks:	86
Unknown Blocks:	0

Visual Map

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x x x x x 0 0 x 0 x x x x x 0 x 0 0 x 0 x 0 x x x x 0 0 0 x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x 0 0 0 0 0 0 x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0

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

Similar Families

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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.ME

Files Modified

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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
\device\namedpipe\gmdasllogger	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\bindquest.html	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\mastercfg.ini	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\miniinpaint_sdcn.70747.exe	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsxa861.tmp\inetc.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsxa861.tmp\killer.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsxa861.tmp\nsiscrypt.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsxa861.tmp\nsisdl.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes

Registry Modifications

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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
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\content::cacheprefix		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\cookies::cacheprefix	Cookie:	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\history::cacheprefix	Visited:	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
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

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HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect

RegNtPreCreateKey

Windows API Usage

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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
Process Manipulation Evasion	ReadProcessMemory
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent NtQuerySystemInformation
User Data Access	GetComputerNameEx GetUserObjectInformation
Network Winsock2	WSAStartup
Network Winsock	closesocket gethostbyname inet_addr socket
Encryption Used	BCryptOpenAlgorithmProvider CryptAcquireContext
Network Wininet	HttpOpenRequest HttpQueryInfo HttpSendRequest InternetConnect InternetOpen InternetQueryOption
Other Suspicious	AdjustTokenPrivileges