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Win32/Kryptik.HLTK removal instruction

Malware Removal

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

  • Executable code extraction
  • Creates RWX memory
  • Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (5 unique times)
  • At least one IP Address, Domain, or File Name was found in a crypto call
  • Reads data out of its own binary image
  • Performs some HTTP requests
  • The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
  • Attempts to create or modify system certificates
  • Anomalous binary characteristics

Related domains:

ident.me
apps.identrust.com
www.myexternalip.com
158.102.105.176.zen.spamhaus.org
158.102.105.176.cbl.abuseat.org
158.102.105.176.b.barracudacentral.org
158.102.105.176.dnsbl-1.uceprotect.net
158.102.105.176.spam.dnsbl.sorbs.net

How to determine Win32/Kryptik.HLTK?


File Info:

crc32: A64ACC61
md5: b7fc49c0ae002f03d2e4483dbc930bec
name: B7FC49C0AE002F03D2E4483DBC930BEC.mlw
sha1: a3d5ba1050af75c889a8f5d38915d9ba2e33ecd0
sha256: 6b9c6a3cb61aa69e521120369f8d4bfbc91a4259dfe79996a512e2a1c3cd85ef
sha512: 071c908204c47fe7326bded4c5bb6a0791037ce078b5787419cc6ee533067fd20066e7d1d0d0e4668b85cc077c31ac7fd74b101316cd43ddfbe4fe79072fe091
ssdeep: 6144:KjoQkvVY1OHxH1Tz32FYBUPA3XoLfQJtH+9c9TXFbN0ULq0bdtKZ8+0859Jo16C:8NkNYkTzG6X4LH9KjFbf16s8Fb
type: PE32 executable (DLL) (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:

LegalCopyright: This application is freeware. If you use it, please send an e-mail to remon.spekreijse@ict.nl
InternalName: commtest
FileVersion: 1, 0, 0, 1
CompanyName: R. Spekreijse
Comments: Communication port test application
ProductName: commtest Application
ProductVersion: 1, 0, 0, 1
FileDescription: Commtest Application
OriginalFilename: commtest.EXE
Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0

Win32/Kryptik.HLTK also known as:

Elasticmalicious (high confidence)
CrowdStrikewin/malicious_confidence_90% (W)
ESET-NOD32a variant of Win32/Kryptik.HLTK
APEXMalicious
AvastWin32:BankerX-gen [Trj]
CynetMalicious (score: 100)
KasperskyHEUR:Trojan.Win32.Trickpak.gen
SophosML/PE-A
McAfee-GW-EditionBehavesLike.Win32.Trojan.gc
FireEyeGeneric.mg.b7fc49c0ae002f03
SentinelOneStatic AI – Suspicious PE
MicrosoftTrojan:Win32/TrickBot.Z!ibt
ZoneAlarmHEUR:Trojan.Win32.Trickpak.gen
GDataWin32.Trojan-Spy.TrickBot.PO08I2
McAfeeArtemis!B7FC49C0AE00
IkarusTrojan-Spy.Win32.TrickBot
FortinetPossibleThreat.PALLAS.H
AVGWin32:BankerX-gen [Trj]
Paloaltogeneric.ml

How to remove Win32/Kryptik.HLTK?

Win32/Kryptik.HLTK removal tool
  • 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.

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Paul Valéry

I'm a cyber security analyst and data science expert with 5+ years of experience with security software contractors.

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