winmon.sys - Dangerous
%sysdir%\drivers\winmon.sys
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Manual removal instructions:
winmon.sys is used to hide files, processes and registry.
winmon.sys is a kernel mode rootkit.
Rootkit contacts remote hacker server using HTTP session.
winmon.sys spreads via open network shares.
winmon.sys opens a back door on IRC channels.
winmon.sys tries to terminate antiviral programs installed on a user computer.
winmon.sys monitors user Internet activity and private information.
It sends stolen data to a hacker site.
Rootkit created new system drivers.
Related files:
%SysDir%\drivers\winmon.sys