mpisvc.exe - Dangerous
mpisvc.exe
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Manual removal instructions:
Copies itself as %System%\mpisvc.exe.
Adds the value: "MapiDrv" = "%System%\mpisvc.exe"
to the registry keys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Attempts to connect to a predetermined IRC server and channel on TCP port 443.
Awaits commands from an attacker.
The Trojan provides the attacker with keylogging and network scanning functionality.
Use RegRun Startup Optimizer to remove this worm.