svchost.dll - Dangerous
%sysdir%\svchost.dll
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Manual removal instructions:
svchost.dll is used to hide files, processes and registry.
svchost.dll is a kernel mode rootkit.
Rootkit contacts remote hacker server using HTTP session.
Rootkit injects itself into the Explorer.exe process.
svchost.dll tries to terminate antiviral programs installed on a user computer.
Related files:
%SysDir%\svchost.exe
%SysDir%\svchost.dll
%SysDir%\svchosthook.dll
Adds the value:
"WindowsUpdate" = "%Windir%\system\svchost.exe /s"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
to the Windows startup registry keys.
Added to registry:
"AntivirusDisableNotify" = "1"
"FirewallDisableNotify" = "1"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center
"EnableFirewall" = "0"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters
\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile