Win32/Kryptik.HKWS malicious file

The Win32/Kryptik.HKWS 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 Win32/Kryptik.HKWS virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Creates RWX memory
• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (7 unique times)
• At least one IP Address, Domain, or File Name was found in a crypto call
• A process created a hidden window
• Drops a binary and executes it
• HTTP traffic contains suspicious features which may be indicative of malware related traffic
• Performs some HTTP requests
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Tatar
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Creates or sets a registry key to a long series of bytes, possibly to store a binary or malware config
• Network activity contains more than one unique useragent.
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Attempts to identify installed AV products by installation directory
• Checks the CPU name from registry, possibly for anti-virtualization
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Attempts to create or modify system certificates
• Collects information to fingerprint the system
• Anomalous binary characteristics
• Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities

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How to determine Win32/Kryptik.HKWS?

File Info:
crc32: E72B4D41
md5: 7049ac9d2096d37d36ee0d1ee9048e95
name: 7049AC9D2096D37D36EE0D1EE9048E95.mlw
sha1: 36def9f0c54a3c52bbf9953fd3928d2d02e04505
sha256: 4f8fe2f14c19ae475f397f4ea62e59ef42adc7c5af1ced0fca00d8963c9fb6d6
sha512: 6f48e73e1ea41fbe2e5f7fd7b49297767f8f7c35a55073622a2459cc2533acd69491d354966a896eb07ca69945df9067b415370f617cdcd8b8f212ca450880c9
ssdeep: 6144:GGUDKj2q5opTm2EXsoVnnFX197/+G81A3thsAAHWLE/0B:CKj2ZpTm2EXskFXHLhhlAHWg8B
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
FileVersus: 1.0.52.18
ProductVersus: 1.0.17.28
Translations: 0x0586 0x00fa

Win32/Kryptik.HKWS also known as:

How to remove Win32/Kryptik.HKWS?

• 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.