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Rootkit.Boot.Cidox.b

Posted: May 29, 2012

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 10/10
Infected PCs: 80
First Seen: May 29, 2012
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Rootkit.Boot.Cidox.b is a rootkit that hides its component on the infected computer. Even if detected by many anti-malware tools, Rootkit.Boot.Cidox.b still needs to be eliminated, because the detection does not ensure removal. However, not all of security software programs are able to detect and completely remove Rootkit.Boot.Cidox.b. Rootkit.Boot.Cidox.b creates an invisible directory on the targeted computer system. The invisible location is controlled on own terms of Rootkit.Boot.Cidox.b so that security researchers find it as a malicious PC system.

Technical Details

File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

The following files were created in the system:



file.exe File name: file.exe
Size: 4.6 KB (4608 bytes)
MD5: 5265d9e8b2f4afb9584d68f23ef70259
Detection count: 20
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: June 20, 2012
file.exe File name: file.exe
Size: 8.19 KB (8192 bytes)
MD5: 3fb08db2c951e16a85913c4b69e8ab99
Detection count: 19
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: June 20, 2012
file.exe File name: file.exe
Size: 8.19 KB (8192 bytes)
MD5: dd5ff226a0aaadb75137a5ca92f8fa2a
Detection count: 18
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: June 20, 2012
file.exe File name: file.exe
Size: 8.19 KB (8192 bytes)
MD5: fde40015fde6f374b663fca24ea74e39
Detection count: 11
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: June 20, 2012
file.exe File name: file.exe
Size: 8.19 KB (8192 bytes)
MD5: 64226a860c5461e7ffe78f50e054ab27
Detection count: 10
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: June 20, 2012
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