HKTL_BYPASS
Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Threat Type: Hacking Tool
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: No
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This hacking tool may be dropped by other malware.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Arrival Details
This hacking tool may be dropped by the following malware:
- TROJ_DIDKR.C
NOTES:
This hacking tool has the capability to elevate administration privileges of a specific file in default UAC settings.
SOLUTION
Step 1
Before doing any scans, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users must disable System Restore to allow full scanning of their computers.
Step 2
Remove the malware/grayware file dropped/downloaded by HKTL_BYPASS
- TROJ_DIDKR.C
Step 3
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as HKTL_BYPASS If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check this Knowledge Base page for more information.
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