Description of rootkit skynet
This malware installs a hidden service (rootkit) in your system. The hidden service is confgiured to run automatically at Windows boot time and is invisible from many security programs. Once the rootkit is active, it will redirect your search result, download other malware from internet.
Objects of rootkit skynet
Registry Key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SKYNET%random characters%
File:
C:\Windows\system32\drivers\SKYNET%random characters%.sys
How to remove rootkit skynet with Adware Away
Adware Away can completely remove rootkit skynet and all other malware downloaded by this rootkit. Just follow the steps below:
- 1. Launch Adware Away
- 2. Click "Start Scan" button and wait for the scan completes
- 3. Click "Fix Selected" button in the scan result window
- 4. Reboot your computer if Adware Away prompts to reboot.
Adware Away scan result for rootkit skynet (Note: result may be different between different variants)
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