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Win32/Kryptik.HLTK removal instruction

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: A64ACC61md5: b7fc49c0ae002f03d2e4483dbc930becname: B7FC49C0AE002F03D2E4483DBC930BEC.mlwsha1: a3d5ba1050af75c889a8f5d38915d9ba2e33ecd0sha256: 6b9c6a3cb61aa69e521120369f8d4bfbc91a4259dfe79996a512e2a1c3cd85efsha512: 071c908204c47fe7326bded4c5bb6a0791037ce078b5787419cc6ee533067fd20066e7d1d0d0e4668b85cc077c31ac7fd74b101316cd43ddfbe4fe79072fe091ssdeep: 6144:KjoQkvVY1OHxH1Tz32FYBUPA3XoLfQJtH+9c9TXFbN0ULq0bdtKZ8+0859Jo16C:8NkNYkTzG6X4LH9KjFbf16s8Fbtype: 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.nlInternalName: commtestFileVersion: 1, 0, 0, 1CompanyName: R. SpekreijseComments: Communication port test applicationProductName: commtest ApplicationProductVersion: 1, 0, 0, 1FileDescription: Commtest ApplicationOriginalFilename: commtest.EXETranslation: 0x0409 0x04b0

Win32/Kryptik.HLTK also known as:

Elastic malicious (high confidence)
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_90% (W)
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Kryptik.HLTK
APEX Malicious
Avast Win32:BankerX-gen [Trj]
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
Kaspersky HEUR:Trojan.Win32.Trickpak.gen
Sophos ML/PE-A
McAfee-GW-Edition BehavesLike.Win32.Trojan.gc
FireEye Generic.mg.b7fc49c0ae002f03
SentinelOne Static AI – Suspicious PE
Microsoft Trojan:Win32/TrickBot.Z!ibt
ZoneAlarm HEUR:Trojan.Win32.Trickpak.gen
GData Win32.Trojan-Spy.TrickBot.PO08I2
McAfee Artemis!B7FC49C0AE00
Ikarus Trojan-Spy.Win32.TrickBot
Fortinet PossibleThreat.PALLAS.H
AVG Win32:BankerX-gen [Trj]
Paloalto generic.ml

How to remove Win32/Kryptik.HLTK?

  • 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.
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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