mswctl32.exe - Dangerous
mswctl32.exe
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Manual removal instructions:
It allows unauthorised remote access to the computer via IRC channels.
It spreads to network shares with weak passwords and via network security exploits as a result of the backdoor Trojan element receiving the appropriate command from a remote user.
Manual removal:
Navigate to the keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
and delete the value: Microsoft Windows Control = mswctl32.exe