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Backdoor.Agent.PGen is a generic detection for backdoors using specific Windows registry keys.
Backdoor.Agent.PGen use the following specific registry keys to gain persistence:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run
or
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run
Malwarebytes protects users from Backdoor.Agent.PGen by using real-time protection.
Malwarebytes blocks Backdoor.Agent.PGen
Malwarebytes can remove Backdoor.Agent.PGen without further user interaction. It is recommended to do a full system scan since this backdoor may have been used to install more malware on the system.
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