hxdefdrv.sys - Dangerous
%sysdir%\hxdefdrv.sys
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Manual removal instructions:
hxdefdrv.sys is used to hide files, processes and registry.
hxdefdrv.sys is a kernel mode rootkit.
hxdefdrv.sys opens a back door.
Related files:
%SysDir%\hxdefdrv.sys
%SysDir%\r_server.exe
hxdefdrv.sys is created new system drivers:
service name: "winntbaken"
display name: "ROME ROTYUS"
Added to registry:
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\winntbaken\
Adds the value:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
r_server
%SysDir%\r_server.exe
to the Windows startup registry keys.