Trojan.Spy.Agent
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| Popularity Rank: | 2,027 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 573,991 |
| First Seen: | July 24, 2009 |
| Last Seen: | October 4, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Trojan.Spy.Agent indicates that your system has been compromised by a type of malicious software designed to spy on your activities and potentially steal sensitive information. This type of threat is particularly dangerous as it can operate stealthily, making it hard to detect without proper security tools. Understanding what Trojan.Spy.Agent is and how it operates is crucial in taking the necessary steps to remove it and protect your system and personal data.
Table of Contents
What Is Trojan.Spy.Agent?
Trojan.Spy.Agent is a detection name given to a specific type of spyware. Spyware is a category of malware that is designed to infiltrate a computer system and gather information about the user without their knowledge or consent. This information can range from browsing habits and search history to more sensitive data like login credentials, credit card numbers, and personal identifiable information. The term "Trojan" in its name suggests that it may use deceptive methods to gain entry into a system, often disguising itself as a legitimate program or hiding within other software.
How Trojan.Spy.Agent Operates
Once Trojan.Spy.Agent gains access to a system, it can begin its operation by installing additional malicious components, modifying system settings, and creating backdoors for remote access. It may also communicate with its command and control servers to transmit stolen data or receive further instructions. This malware can exploit vulnerabilities in software, manipulate system files, and even recruit the infected computer into a botnet for various malicious activities. Its ability to remain hidden and continue operating without detection makes it a significant threat to both personal and corporate security.
Symptoms of Infection
Identifying an infection by Trojan.Spy.Agent can be challenging due to its stealthy nature. However, there are several symptoms that may indicate its presence. These include but are not limited to, unusual system behavior such as slow performance, frequent crashes, and unexpected pop-ups or ads. Additionally, if you notice unfamiliar programs or toolbars in your browser, or if your browser's homepage has changed without your consent, it could be a sign of infection. In some cases, the malware may also cause issues with system updates or the operation of security software.
How to Remove Trojan.Spy.Agent
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to limit the malware's ability to interfere with the removal process.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all components of the Trojan.Spy.Agent.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that were installed around the time of the suspected infection. Be cautious and ensure you are removing the correct programs to avoid causing system instability.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings that the spyware may have altered.
- After completing the above steps, reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all remnants of the malware have been removed.
Conclusion
The removal of Trojan.Spy.Agent requires careful steps to ensure that all components of the malware are eliminated from the system. It's also crucial to take preventive measures to avoid future infections, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong and unique passwords, and being cautious when downloading and installing software from the internet. By understanding the nature of spyware and taking proactive security measures, you can significantly reduce the risk of your system being compromised by threats like Trojan.Spy.Agent.
Aliases
15 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
| Antivirus Vendor | Detection |
|---|---|
| Ikarus | Gen.Trojan.Heur |
| Avast | Win32:Malware-gen |
| McAfee | Artemis!D951CF99EEC5 |
| Panda | Lion.II |
| AhnLab-V3 | BAT/Rootkit |
| Antiy-AVL | Trojan/Shell.Agent |
| AntiVir | TR/Rootkit.Linux.Agent.SK |
| Kaspersky | Trojan-Spy.Shell.Agent.a |
| Avast | VBS:Malware-gen |
| Symantec | Infostealer |
| F-Prot | Unix/Agent.SK |
| NOD32 | Linux/Shell.Agent.A |
| K7AntiVirus | Trojan |
| McAfee | UNIX/Generic PWS |
| Sophos | Mal/Emogen-N |
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Trojan.Spy.Agent
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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| 1. | wbfrmwrk.exe | d951cf99eec581aafa5bc97eca083cb4 | 1,918 |
| 2. | winmon.sys | 0abf2951ad6d55b34be49004261c4a41 | 1,144 |
| 3. | WinmonProcessMonitor.sys.dvs | cc32dc3e78ddc9c36e0cb286f255a999 | 296 |
| 4. | 688606ed20b933123345a197a174110fdd92940ae3b67484b2a6f7ef001470ca | c74978bf8dbff9da9d3104fc3fe03cec | 273 |
| 5. | winmonprocessmonitor.sys | d64b955e7e24dea146a70fbc671c5eb9 | 182 |
| 6. | asz$audio.exe | fff6fe8e5091420d284da376b5641781 | 26 |
| 7. | hbmwqlq.exe | 90a74c3fa4357f9c4ebb2cb665cdd86a | 15 |
| 8. | sexurbs.exe | 2b530b9a6833c8ae3b9e5282ccdeaf79 | 6 |
| 9. | MARRIO~1.EXE | 3dba917e0b2610600ac5d99d63c6211f | 5 |
| 10. | NYQBIDP.exe | a6e351d7be60c0b518738badc8b1f5b3 | 5 |
| 11. | svhosts.exe | 93937438037b43c45ec9c8442831f985 | 3 |
| 12. | ivrewkgc.exe | d07e48313d4459b9f6c6cb047dfd8baf | 1 |
| 13. | uhhxnxyzzxwx.exe | 763408f6eacbb3770dc425f52d375481 | 1 |
| 14. | Cleated.exe | d30191b8a128a44ea7acae6df8a7b797 | 1 |
| 15. | eb753b.exe | 8c6bc425e26fae9fc53f86e6f476a902 | 0 |
| 16. | hxgame-update.exe | 449be139ef6d747a064ac290a5bee02c | 0 |
| 17. | loader_5849_fHx8fDE0fHx8_.exe | fce949062bac2f218c150085c11db277 | 0 |
| 18. | brelib.dll | fe5da48e7903258d73c55510c3a92504 | 0 |
| 19. | services.exe | ac76d2eb82204ff13a0b5ddf3f8cb603 | 0 |
| 20. | uninstall.exe | 1427d243b007958e480e6ca78f8c6419 | 0 |
| 21. | autochk.dll | d886bf93a7014262c9f2f7755e6a6697 | 0 |
| 22. | SysUp23.exe | 3a387a83bf03ee75cdcd99d71df02051 | 0 |
Registry Details
Directories
Trojan.Spy.Agent may create the following directory or directories:
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\googieupdater |
| %TEMP%\NetPlatform\WorkDir |
| %WINDIR%\cmdacoBin |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Spy.Agent |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | Root Not Trusted |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
2c3eb1a5a9784bd4ae1cca8562d12b63
SHA1:
ee0338ba376c82caf621a7a69e6dc7175403f405
SHA256:
6C0CA3BDBE400F6AB8CB0F5729BB40D3207EEE97B6582215F88556E35E3B2857
File Size:
1.10 MB, 1101824 bytes
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MD5:
c1ff89d78bbba0d2bf13007e2fe632f6
SHA1:
31e8baac559c40d3d65e2870576df785df16c64c
SHA256:
D7E2FAFE4212B64179665F79569CB004BFA83924A362CE7C59CA10287EC18589
File Size:
522.34 KB, 522344 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 relocations information
- File doesn't have security information
- File has exports table
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is 64-bit executable
- File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
- File is either console or GUI application
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- 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 Icons
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
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 |
|---|---|
| Company Name | 上海域联软件技术有限公司 |
| File Description | DSignTool Shell Extension(64 bit) |
| File Version |
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| Internal Name | Setup |
| Original Filename | Setup.exe |
| Product Name | 3 |
| Product Version | 5.50 |
Digital Signatures
Digital Signatures
This section lists digital signatures that are attached to samples within this family. When analyzing and verifying digital signatures, it is important to confirm that the signature’s root authority is a well-known and trustworthy entity and that the status of the signature is good. Malware is often signed with non-trustworthy “Self Signed” digital signatures (which can be easily created by a malware author with no verification). Malware may also be signed by legitimate signatures that have an invalid status, and by signatures from questionable root authorities with fake or misleading “Signer” names.| Signer | Root | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 上海域联软件技术有限公司 | VeriSign Class 3 Public Primary Certification Authority - G5 | Root Not Trusted |
File Traits
- Installer Version
- vb6
- 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: | 1,727 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 1 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 1,347 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 379 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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 |
|---|---|
| \device\namedpipe\gmdasllogger | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~df014a0baf01e85b7a.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 |
|---|---|---|
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\appcompatflags\compatibility assistant\persisted::c:\users\user\downloads\ee0338ba376c82caf621a7a69e6dc7175403f405_0001101824.exe | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer::slowcontextmenuentries | `$�!�:i�� +00�� � Gs]XM��� "�2� � FX D�' :D��exA-� �LG=�A��J� �C� | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| 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 |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | k 8��81z��B�8 �6 �v y� z �Z xy �� �a ۀT�B� ����� 1���� �5����ee +Bx �<�� 5 � �7 �!wz "M)"Wc#�#��$kF$�� %"�%:� %�&� &�x'�(�(X�)�`*J*9*�^+�[+��,=� ,�� | 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 |
|---|---|
| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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| Other Suspicious |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Syscall Use |
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