Trojan.Agent.POJ
Threat Scorecard
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 243 |
| First Seen: | January 25, 2025 |
| Last Seen: | February 6, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Agent.POJ on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This report aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the threat, its characteristics, and the steps you can take to remove it from your system.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Agent.POJ?
Trojan.Agent.POJ is a type of malware that falls under the category of Trojans. Trojans are malicious programs that disguise themselves as legitimate software, allowing them to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access to a system. The name "Trojan.Agent.POJ" suggests that it is a variant of a Trojan horse, but without specific details, it's crucial to approach removal with a general understanding of Trojan characteristics and behaviors.
How Trojan.Agent.POJ Operates
Trojans like Trojan.Agent.POJ typically operate by deceiving users into installing them on their systems. This can happen through various means, such as downloading software from untrusted sources, opening malicious email attachments, or clicking on links that lead to compromised websites. Once installed, Trojans can perform a wide range of malicious activities, including data theft, espionage, and the installation of additional malware. They often communicate with their command and control servers to receive instructions or send stolen data.
Symptoms of Infection
The symptoms of a Trojan infection can vary widely depending on the specific goals of the malware. Common indicators include unusual system behavior, such as slow performance, frequent crashes, or the appearance of unwanted programs or toolbars in your web browser. You might also notice that your system is connecting to the internet without your knowledge or consent, or that your personal data is being accessed or stolen. However, some Trojans are designed to operate stealthily, making them difficult to detect without the use of security software.
How to Remove Trojan.Agent.POJ
- Start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking. This will limit the malware's ability to interfere with the removal process and allow you to download necessary tools.
- Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and perform a full scan of your system. This will help identify and remove all components of the Trojan.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time the malware was detected.
- Reset your web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, etc.) to their default settings. This can help remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the Trojan.
- 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.POJ from your system requires a methodical approach to ensure that all components of the malware are eliminated. By following the steps outlined in this report and maintaining vigilant security practices, such as regularly updating your operating system and security software, avoiding suspicious downloads, and using strong, unique passwords, you can significantly reduce the risk of future infections. Remember, the key to protecting your digital assets is a combination of awareness, preventive measures, and prompt action when a threat is detected.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Agent.POJ |
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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:
355f1f44158c6dbd661d876fc0857672
SHA1:
b0196518c2afeacd9fc3bb8d867e25dfe9ba78c8
SHA256:
18FB256F749B067A66E6C7FE2A10DB09DB009D45780A0CC3D3E32E95777087C8
File Size:
3.98 MB, 3975680 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 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
- 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
- dll
- WriteProcessMemory
- x86
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: | 2,719 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 1,042 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 1,624 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 53 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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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| Encryption Used |
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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\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\b0196518c2afeacd9fc3bb8d867e25dfe9ba78c8_0003975680.,LiQMAxHB
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