What is the JS/agent.nkw - How to remove it?

Broad Lines

Trojan is a kind of threat created by cyber criminals to help collect valuable information by gathering credentials or by infiltrating into system memory. To distinguish each Trojan threat so as to make good use of its strengths, it is named after the technique it employs and the general property. According to the name of this JS/Agent.NKW Trojan that has been reported to hinder PC users from visiting websites and found mostly by ESET, it applies JavaScript technique, which implies its capability of modifying DNS settings, possible collection of log-in credentials and escaping the removal by installed anti-virus programs due to the fact that JavaScript technique has been utilized by computer programmers to improve the surfing experience ever since first time it was created. “Agent” is thus used to tell that the Trojan doesn’t occupy typical virulent features and JS/Agent.NKW is another newly released Trojan that is the most suitable item to help accumulate extra fortune by alleviating the implantations of browser malware.

Concrete Damages

By applying JavaScript technique, JS/agent.nkw is enabled to modify the values there, which is why some redirect issue would emerge in the middle of Internet surfing. Generally, coupon sites and some commercial popup ads might come into victims’ sight. By adding traffic to those sites, js/agent.nkw is able to obtain extra revenue. In the event where some websites are prevented from visit, log-in credentials can possibly be recorded to send unsolicited emails that contains vicious codes, or, even worse, to empty out bank card.

People should also notice that random modifications on browser settings will lead to web vulnerability which is the favorite for most infections nowadays since it is the most high-speed way to get into a target computer for further infiltration. It is the reason why more unknown applications are caught to be on the target machine affected by JS/Agent.NKW Trojan.

On the occurrence of additional popup adware, CPU usage would soar steeply when surfing the Internet as it needs a lot of resource to display many content at a time, which contributes to longer time when visiting a web site as well as a slow-performance machine. To prevent from possibly additional threats and to retrieve perfect surfing experience, it is recommended to remove JS/Agent.NKW Trojan right away before it chisels up backdoor to allow unauthorized backdoor for direct control. Given the fact that js/agent.nkw utilizes JS technique for covering, there’s no chance for anti-virus programs to remove JS/Agent.NKW Trojan completely and thoroughly. Therefore, manual removal method is recommended. Below is the manual removal steps made to your reference by a specialized technician. You are welcome to follow up and help yourself.

Usually, JS/Agent.NKW manages to worm through web vulnerability and system loopholes; there are other cases where JS/Agent.NKW attacks some freeware and shareware. In other word, getting alert warnings about js/agent.nkw implies that the target machine was not protected well and that good PC practice has not been followed up carefully. One more thing to which attention should be pad is that the above manual removal steps are exclusively applicable to js/agent.nkw Trojan. Should there be additional malware/infections found on the target machine without your knowledge, failure can be anticipated notwithstanding. Due to the uncertainty as to additional malware/infection will land on the target machine, it is suggested to follow the above given steps only when sufficient computer skill is reachable;