TROJ_AGENT.NEWT
Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Server 2003
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Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This Trojan may arrive bundled with malware packages as a malware component. It may be downloaded by other malware/grayware/spyware from remote sites. It may be unknowingly downloaded by a user while visiting malicious websites.
It is a component of other malware.
It requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Arrival Details
This Trojan may arrive bundled with malware packages as a malware component.
It may be downloaded by other malware/grayware/spyware from remote sites.
It may be unknowingly downloaded by a user while visiting malicious websites.
Installation
This Trojan is a component of other malware.
Other Details
This Trojan requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine.
SOLUTION
Step 1
For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 users, before doing any scans, please make sure you disable System Restore to allow full scanning of your computer.
Step 2
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as TROJ_AGENT.NEWT. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check this Knowledge Base page for more information.
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