Title: Kassbot

Type: Worms

Remove Kassbot. Removal instructions

Also known as: Nanspy

Severity scale:

(47 / 100)

Worm Kassbot, also known as Nanspy, spreads in local area networks. It infects computers running vulnerable Windows version with unpatched security holes. Kassbot modifies essential system settings to block access to certain web sites. It contacts predefined web servers to receive commands from the attacker and download updates. It also compromises other vulnerable network computers. Kassbot is relatively easy to remove. It depends on a single executable located in the default system folder (C:\Windows\System, C:\Windows\System32 or C:\Winnt\System32) and one registry entry.

Kassbot properties:
• Allows remote user connection
• Connects itself to the internet
• Hides from the user
• Stays resident in background

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Kassbot manual removal:

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Kill processes:
mmsvc32.exe

HELP:
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Delete registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Microsoft Network Services Controller=%System%\mmsvc32.exe

HELP:
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Delete files:
mmsvc32.exe

HELP:
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Information added: 2005-06-26 05:35:39
Information updated: 2005-06-26 05:35:39

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