symantc.exe - Dangerous
symantc.exe
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Manual removal instructions:
symantc.exe is used to hide files, processes and registry.
symantc.exe is a kernel mode rootkit.
symantc.exe opens a back door on on TCP port 2211.
symantc.exe tries to terminate antiviral programs installed on a user computer.
Related files:
%Windir%\mshelpdsk.exe
c:\symantc.exe
%Windir%\SMonitor.sys
SMonitor.sys is created a temporary system drivers:
service name: " SMonitor"
display name: " SMonitor"
Adds the value:
"Microsoft Helpdesk Side"="mshelpdsk.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\OLE
to the Windows startup registry keys.