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Description of Rootkit.SKYNET
The Rootkit.SKYNET is a new variant of the well known win32.TDSS.rtk rootkit, it installs a driver in infected computer and hides the rootkit's executable files from Windows API so general method cannot find it.
How to remove Rootkit.SKYNET
TheStubware can remove this rootkit malware FOR FREE.
Please run TheStubware, click "Start Scan" button, wait for the scan is done, the following item should be checked, please click "Fix Selected" button:
- Rootkit : SKYNET%random characters%=\systemroot\system32\drivers\SKYNET%random characters%.sys
Usually TheStubware will prompt you to restart Windows to complete the deletion, just reboot your computer, After Windows is up, the rootkit service key and the random driver file will be deleted.
What if my computer is infected by a new variant ?
TheStubware scanner can find any new malware or new varaint, please submit your log file to : support@TheStubware.com OR http://www.TheStubware.com/forum for analysis.
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Awesome, it works!! the service is gone.
However the skynet registry stay intact, can be read from gmer.
Thanks again,
Jimmy Commented by Jimmy-- 04/15/10 5:15:51 |
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