Trojan-Downloader:W32/Agent.TPF

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Trojan-Downloader

Aliases :

Trojan-Downloader:W32/Agent.TPF, Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.tpf

Summary

Trojan-downloaders download and install new malware or adware on the targeted computer. The downloaded files include backdoors, bots, trojans, et cetera.

Removal

Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it will either move the file to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or remove it.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

Agent.TPF primarily arrives as an attachment to spammed email messages containing the following subjects:

  • Hot News
  • Hot Pictures
  • Something Hot

It uses the filename "Card.zip" which also contains a copy of itself called "card.scr". Files detected as Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.tpf share many of the same characteristics as Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.rek. See the description for Trojan-Dropper:W32/Agent.REK for details.