lockx.exe - Dangerous
%sysdir%\lockx.exe
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Manual removal instructions:
lockx.exe is used to hide files, processes and registry.
lockx.exe is a kernel mode rootkit.
lockx.exe opens a back door on IRC channels.
Related files:
%SysDir\lockx.exe
%CurrentFolder%\msdirectx.sys
Adds the value:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
stratas
lockx.exe
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
stratas
lockx.exe
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
stratas
lockx.exe
to the Windows startup registry keys.
Added to registry:
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile\
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile
EnableFirewall
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