What is “HackTool:Win32/DefenderControl”?

The HackTool:Win32/DefenderControl is considered dangerous by lots of security experts. When this infection is active, you may notice unwanted processes in Task Manager list. In this case, it is adviced to scan your computer with GridinSoft Anti-Malware.

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What HackTool:Win32/DefenderControl virus can do?

• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Attempts to stop active services
• Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs
• Attempts to disable Windows Defender

How to determine HackTool:Win32/DefenderControl?

File Info:
crc32: 27630D93
md5: 139464919440e93e49c80cc890b90585
name: 139464919440E93E49C80CC890B90585.mlw
sha1: 0237408cdb74ad6b8d340cdf0d03c1b1f820ce17
sha256: ce3a6224dae98fdaa712cfa6495cb72349f333133dbfb339c9e90699cbe4e8e4
sha512: d6993d7568f6b39bf2ba0c0988eb30b9506dc05d50aef693d22a64c34e0d5cd5bdb32a828b666c9c37f116deba63b10ce662b9e42ad1025a7b05eb0b32251a1c
ssdeep: 12288:daWzgMg7v3qnCiIErQohh0F4nCJ8lnyhQaQDErWt5x:8aHMv6CErjDnyhQasMix
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright xa9 2015-2021 www.sordum.org All Rights Reserved.
Coder: By BlueLife
FileVersion: 1.7.0.0
CompanyName: www.sordum.org
Comments: Turn Windows Defender off or on with administrator rights
ProductVersion: 1.7.0.0
FileDescription: Defender Control v1.7
OriginalFilename: DefenderControl.exe
Translation: 0x0809 0x04b0

HackTool:Win32/DefenderControl also known as:

How to remove HackTool:Win32/DefenderControl?

• Download and install GridinSoft Anti-Malware.
• Open GridinSoft Anti-Malware and perform a “Standard scan“.
• “Move to quarantine” all items.
• Open “Tools” tab – Press “Reset Browser Settings“.
• Select proper browser and options – Click “Reset”.
• Restart your computer.