Trojan.Agent.STM : Its Removal Methodology

 

By reading this article you an be able to find some effective method to delete Trojan.Agent.STM completely from affected PC.

Threat Details

Threat Name Trojan.Agent.STM
Threat Type Trojan
Infected System Vista, 7, XP, 10, Win 32/64.
Affected Browser Mozilla Firefox, Edge, Opera, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer.
Risk level Severe
File Decryption Possible
Spreading Methods Peer to peer file sharing network, email spam campaigns, software bundling method etc. 

All About Trojan.Agent.STM

Trojan.Agent.STM is a tenacious system threat that belongs to Trojans category. This is a Java virus which is capable of infecting several kinds of Windows based Operating System like 7, 10, 8, Vista 8.1, XP, Win 32/64 etc and various popular Web Browser Search Engines like Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Opera, Microsoft Edge etc. It is a malicious Trojan which causes various kinds of fraudulent activities. It is able to infects several other Operating System connected in the network. It may steal all confidential or financial informations like user ID, passwords, credit card details, account details etc of the victim by monitoring their browsing online sessions without any user authorizations. And all collected informations are shared with the third party for wrong motives and evil intension. 

Basic Fatures Of Trojan.Agent.STM

Trojan.Agent.STM is a mischievous system infection which can very quietly sneak into the compromised Operating System using various distributive techniques like corrupted external drives, fake software updater, untrustworthy third party software down-loader, downloading torrents websites, free file hosting websites, hacked executable files, peer to peer file sharing network, email spam campaigns, pornographic or adult sites, software bundling method,  fake invoices, reading junked e-mail attachments, untrustworthy downloading sources, clicking suspicious pop-up ads, online gaming server, download free things from untrusted websites, click commercial ads embedded malicious codes etc. The main motive behind the development of such malware threat by the remote hackers is to extract large amount of illegal profitable revenue from the victim of the victimized computer system.

Harmful Impacts Caused By Trojan.Agent.STM

Trojan.Agent.STM is a notorious Trojans which can not only destroys the system but also make efforts to make tremendous amount of money from there. It is capable of weakening the complete overall performance of the affected system. It may even stops the working operation of all security applications like firewall protection mechanisms and anti-virus programs of the contaminated Operating System.

 

How To Get Rid Of Trojan.Agent.STM

Trojan.Agent.STM can causes several damaging effects on the deceived computer system therefore therefore its highly recommend to just get rid of such cyber threat by using either manual or automatic removal techniques.

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Manual Trojan.Agent.STM Removal Guide

Step 1: How to Start your PC in Safe Mode with Networking to Get Rid of Trojan.Agent.STM

(For Win 7 | XP | Vista Users)

  • first of all PC is to be rebooted in Safe Mode with Networking
  • Select on Start Button and Click on Shutdown | Restart option and select OK
  • when the PC restarts, keep tapping on F8 until you don’t get Advanced Boot Options.
  • Safe Mode with Networking Option is to be selected from the list.

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(For Win 8 | 8.1 | Win 10 Users)

  • Click on Power Button near Windows Login Screen
  • Keep Shift Button on the keyboard pressed and select Restart Option
  • Now Select on Enable Safe Mode with Networking Option

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In case Trojan.Agent.STM, is not letting your PC to Start in Safe Mode, then following Step is to followed

Step 2: Remove Trojan.Agent.STM Using System Restore Process

  • PC need to be rebooted to Safe Mode with Command Prompt
  • As soon as Command Prompt Window appear on the screen, select on cd restore and press on Enter option

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Type rstrui.exe and Click on Enter again.

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Now users need to Click on Next option and Choose restore point that was the last time Windows was working fine prior to Trojan.Agent.STM infection. Once done, Click on Next button.

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Select Yes to Restore your System and get rid of Trojan.Agent.STM infection.

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However, if the above steps does not work to remove Trojan.Agent.STM, follow the below mentioned steps

Step:3  Unhide All Hidden Files and Folders to Delete Trojan.Agent.STM

How to View Trojan.Agent.STM Hidden Folders on Windows XP

  1. In order to show the hidden files and folders, you need to follow the given instructions:-
  2. Close all the Windows or minimize the opened application to go to desktop.
  3. Open “My Computer” by double-clicking on its icon.
  4. Click on Tools menu and select Folder options.
  5. Click on the View tab from the new Window.
  6. Check the Display contents of the system folders options.
  7. In the Hidden files and folders section, you need to put a check mark on Show hidden files and folders option.
  8. Click on Apply and then OK button. Now, close the Window.
  9. Now, you can see all the Trojan.Agent.STM related hidden files and folders on the system.

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How to Access Trojan.Agent.STM Hidden folders on Windows Vista

  1. Minimize or close all opened tabs and go to Desktop.
  2. Go to the lower left of your screen, you will see Windows logo there, click on Start button.
  3. Go to Control Panel menu and click on it.
  4. After Control Panel got opened, there will two options, either “Classic View” or “Control Panel Home View”.
  5. Do the following when you are in “Classic View”.
  6. Double click on the icon and open Folder Options.
  7. Choose View tab.
  8. Again move to step 5.
  9. Do the following if you are “Control Panel Home View”.
  10. Hit button on Appearance and Personalization link.
  11. Chose Show Hidden Files or Folders.
  12. Under the Hidden File or Folder section, click on the button which is right next to the Show Hidden Files or Folders.
  13. Click on Apply button and then hit OK. Now, close the window.
  14. Now, to show you all hidden files or folders created by Trojan.Agent.STM, you have successfully considered Windows Vista.

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How to Unhide Trojan.Agent.STM Created Folders on Windows 7

1. Go to the desktop and tap on the small rectangle which is located in the lower-right part of the system screen.

2. Now, just open the “Start” menu by clicking on the Windows start button which is located in the lower-left side of the PC screen that carries the windows logo.

3. Then after, look for the “Control Panel” menu option in the right-most row and open it.

4. When the Control Panel menu opens, then look for the “Folder Options” link.

5. Tap over the “View tab”.

6. Under the “Advanced Settings” category, double click on the “Hidden Files or Folders” associated with Trojan.Agent.STM.

7. Next, just select the check-box in order to Show hidden files, folders, or drives.

8. After this, click on “Apply” >> “OK” and then close the menu.

9. Now, the Windows 7 should be configured to show you all hidden files, folders or drives.

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Steps to Unhide Trojan.Agent.STM related Files and Folders on Windows 8

  1. First of all, power on your Windows PC and click on start logo button that is found in left side of the system screen.
  2. Now, move to program lists and select control panel app.
  3. When Control panel is open completely, click on more settings option.
  4. After, you will see a Control panel Window and then you choose “Appearance and Personalization” tab.
  5. In Advance settings dialogue box, you need to tick mark on Show hidden files and folders and clear the check box for Hide protected system files.
  6. Click on Apply and Ok button. This apply option helps you to detect and eradicate all types of Trojan.Agent.STM related suspicious files.
  7. Finally, navigate your mouse cursor on close option to exit this panel.

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How to View Trojan.Agent.STM associated folders on Windows 10

1. Open the folder if you wish to unhide files.

2. Search and Click on View in Menu bar

3. In Menu click on to view folder options.

4. Again click on View and Enable Radio Button associated with Show hidden files created by Trojan.Agent.STM, folder and drive.

5. Press apply and OK.

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Step 4: Press Start Key along with R- copy + paste the below stated command and Click on OK

notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts

  • This will open up a new file, in case if your system has been hacked, some IP’s will be shown at the bottom of the screen

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Click on the Start Menu, Input “Control Panel” in the search box —> Select. Network and Internet —> Network and Sharing Center —> Next Change Adapter Settings. Right-click your Internet connection —> Select on Properties.

  • In case if you find Suspicious IP in the local host –or if you are finding it difficult and have any problem then submit question to us and we will be happy to help you.

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