kb32.exe - Dangerous
%sysdir%\kb32.exe
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Manual removal instructions:
kb32.exe is used to hide files, processes and registry.
kb32.exe is a kernel mode rootkit.
Rootkit contacts remote hacker server using HTTP session.
kb32.exe monitors user Internet activity and private information.
It sends stolen data to a hacker site.
Rootkit creates new system drivers.
Related files:
%Temp%\MSDIRECTX.SYS
%SysDir%\kb32.exe
Added to registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MS alchemy\
DisplayName
MS alchemy
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MS alchemy\
UninstallString
%SysDir%\kb32.exe -uninstall
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\
Start Page
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\DefaultPrefix\
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\Prefixes\
www
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search\
SearchAssistant
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search\
CustomizeSearch