rpe.sys - Dangerous
%sysdir%\rpe.sys
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Manual removal instructions:
rpe.sys is used to hide files, processes and registry.
rpe.sys is a kernel mode rootkit.
Rootkit contacts remote hacker server using HTTP session.
rpe.sys created new system drivers:
service name: "MdeRy"
Related files:
%SysDir%\asr_sdm.exe
%SysDir%\asr_sdmr.exe
%SysDir%\asr_ssmr
%SysDir%\sal.mdb
%SysDir%\rpe.sys
%WinDir%\svchost.exe
Adds the value:
"Userinit" = "%System%\userinit.exe,[Random number of spaces],,%Windir%\svchost.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
to the Windows startup registry keys.
Added to registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\MdeRy
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_MDERY
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\PCHealth