Trojan.MSIL.Agent.GFD

The detection of Trojan.MSIL.Agent.GFD on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This malware is classified as a Trojan, which is a type of malicious software that can cause significant harm to your computer and compromise your personal data. In this report, we will provide an overview of what Trojan.MSIL.Agent.GFD is, how it operates, its symptoms, and most importantly, the steps you can take to remove it from your system.

What Is Trojan.MSIL.Agent.GFD?

Trojan.MSIL.Agent.GFD is a type of malware that can infect your computer and allow unauthorized access to your system. The name itself suggests that it is a Trojan-type threat, which means it can disguise itself as legitimate software to gain entry into your system. Once inside, it can cause a variety of problems, including data theft, system crashes, and the installation of additional malware. It's essential to understand that Trojans are often designed to be stealthy, making them difficult to detect without proper security software.

How Trojan.MSIL.Agent.GFD Operates

Trojan.MSIL.Agent.GFD, like other Trojans, operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in your system or deceiving users into installing it. It can spread through various means, such as infected software downloads, malicious emails, or compromised websites. Once it has infected your system, it can communicate with its command and control servers to receive instructions, which may include stealing sensitive information, downloading additional malware, or using your computer as part of a botnet for malicious activities.

Symptoms of Infection

The symptoms of a Trojan.MSIL.Agent.GFD infection can vary, but common signs include slow system performance, frequent crashes, and unusual behavior such as unfamiliar programs running in the background. You might also notice that your browser settings have changed, or you're being redirected to unwanted websites. In some cases, the infection might not display any obvious symptoms, making it crucial to use antivirus software to detect and remove such threats.

How to Remove Trojan.MSIL.Agent.GFD

1. Start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking. This will prevent most malware from running, giving you a cleaner environment to work in.
2. Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system. Ensure your antivirus software is up to date to increase the chances of detecting and removing the malware.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs that you don't recognize or that were installed around the time your system became infected. Be cautious and only remove programs you are sure are malicious or unnecessary.
4. Reset your web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge) to their default settings. This can help remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by the malware.
5. After completing the above steps, reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your anti-malware software to ensure that the threat has been fully removed.

Conclusion

Removing Trojan.MSIL.Agent.GFD from your system requires careful steps to ensure that all components of the malware are eliminated. It's crucial to act quickly to prevent further damage to your system and to protect your personal data. Remember, prevention is key; keeping your operating system, software, and security tools up to date, along with being cautious when downloading and installing software, can significantly reduce the risk of future infections. If you're unsure about any part of the removal process, consider seeking help from a professional to ensure your system is thoroughly cleaned and secured.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	Trojan.MSIL.Agent.GFD
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: 41aa536d0ba35deac9de9ab52efe1227 SHA1: c6fb1eee4967a14c4b01b0c1a3c15bc473373388 SHA256: D7FBFAE98898EA4CF6F088324937A86C0A7DBB30B9A58907A00B5AF583120EE5 File Size: 233.47 KB, 233472 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 exports table
• File doesn't have security information
• File is .NET application
• File is 32-bit executable
• File is either console or GUI application
• File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
• 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 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.

Windows PE Version Information

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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
Assembly Version	1.0.0.0
Company Name	HP Inc.
File Description	myDesktopLiveWallpaperStartUp
File Version	1.0.0.0
Internal Name	myDesktopLiveWallpaperStartUp.exe
Legal Copyright	Copyright © HP Inc. 2024
Original Filename	myDesktopLiveWallpaperStartUp.exe
Product Name	myDesktopLiveWallpaperStartUp
Product Version	1.0.0.0

File Traits

• .NET
• 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:	20
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	1
Whitelisted Blocks:	14
Unknown Blocks:	5

Visual Map

0 0 ? 0 0 0 0 ? 0 0 0 0 ? 0 x 0 ? 0 ? 0

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

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
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing::enableconsoletracing		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enablefiletracing		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enableautofiletracing		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enableconsoletracing		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::filetracingmask	￿	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::consoletracingmask	￿	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::maxfilesize		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::filedirectory	%windir%\tracing	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enablefiletracing		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enableautofiletracing		RegNtPreCreateKey

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HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enableconsoletracing		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::filetracingmask	￿	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::consoletracingmask	￿	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::maxfilesize		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::filedirectory	%windir%\tracing	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
User Data Access	GetComputerName GetComputerNameEx GetUserDefaultLocaleName GetUserObjectInformation
Encryption Used	BCryptOpenAlgorithmProvider
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent NtQuerySystemInformation
Network Info Queried	GetAdaptersAddresses GetNetworkParams
Other Suspicious	AdjustTokenPrivileges
Network Winsock2	WSASend WSASocket WSAStartup WSAttemptAutodialName
Network Winsock	bind closesocket freeaddrinfo getaddrinfo setsockopt
Network Winhttp	WinHttpOpen