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Agent.AWF is a malicious Trojan downloader for Microsoft Windows. It is described as affecting older Windows versions including Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98, Windows 95, and Windows NT. Its behavior includes replacing legitimate files on the victim system with copies of itself, moving the original files into a back sub-folder, attempting to terminate security software, modifying the Windows registry, and downloading a backdoor that enables further compromise by an attacker. Agent.AWF does not self-propagate; it requires user-assisted or manual transmission. Reported infection vectors include floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email attachments, internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, and peer-to-peer file-sharing networks. Reported files that may be created during installation include abc123.pid, svcipa.exe, and nod32kui.exe. The provided content states that Agent.AWF is considered obsolete and that no known variants are currently observed in the wild. No specific threat actor or industry targeting is identified in the content.
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6 distinct techniques documented for this family, organized by ATT&CK tactic.
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2006 Agent.AWF Archiveus Clickbot Orbit Downloader Rustock Stration Zlob
Windows Trojan downloader described as replacing files on a user's computer with copies of itself, moving legitimate files to a back sub-folder, attempting to terminate security software, downloading a backdoor, and modifying the Windows registry. It does not spread automatically and requires user intervention for transmission.
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Named campaigns wielding this family, with evidence pinned to each claim.
CVEs this family uses for access and lateral movement.
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