Trojan: W32/Agent.AFB

Summary

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Trojan:W32/Agent.AFB is a trojan with rootkit functionality. It is usually associated with Adware programs.

Removal

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Automatic action

Once detected, the F-Secure security product will automatically disinfect the suspect file by either deleting it or renaming it.

More

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Technical Details

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Trojan:W32/Agent.AFB may drop .DLL , .SYS or .EXE files as its component. It typically drops its components in the following locations on the infected machine:

• Windows temporary folder
• Windows Directory
• Windows System Directory
• Program files directory

The dropped .SYS file is a driver that is use to hide some registry entries. This is done by hooking several APIs related to registry operations.