directprt.sys - Dangerous
%sysdir%\directprt.sys
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Manual removal instructions:
directprt.sys is used to hide files, processes and registry.
directprt.sys is a kernel mode rootkit.
directprt.sys opens a back door on IRC channels.
Related files:
%SysDir\directprt.sys
%SysDir%\directpt.dll
Adds the value:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\directpt
DllName
directpt.dll
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\directpt
Startup
directpt
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\directpt
Impersonate
1
to the Windows startup registry keys.