TDSSKiller Rootkit Removal Utility

Kaspersky Lab has developed the TDSSKiller utility for removing malicious rootkits.

A rootkit is a program or a program kit that hides the presence of malware in the system.

A rootkit for Windows systems is a program that penetrates into the system and intercepts the system functions (Windows API). It can effectively hide its presence by intercepting and modifying low-level API functions. Moreover it can hide the presence of particular processes, folders, files and registry keys. Some rootkits install its own drivers and services in the system (they also remain “invisible”).

How to disinfect a compromised system

Download the TDSSKiller.exe file on the infected (or possibly infected) computer;

Run the TDSSKiller.exe file;

Wait until the scanning and disinfection completes. A reboot might require after the disinfection has been completed

IMPORTANT

The utility supports:

32-bit operation systems: MS Windows XP SP2, MS Windows XP SP3, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows Vista SP1, MS Windows Vista SP2, MS Windows 7, MS Windows 7 SP1, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard / Enterprise SP2, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard / Enterprise SP2, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard / Enterprise SP2.

64-bit operation systems: MS Windows XP SP2, MS Windows XP SP3, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows Vista SP1, MS Windows Vista SP2, MS Windows 7, MS Windows 7 SP1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard / Enterprise x64 Edition SP2, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard / Enterprise x64 Edition SP2, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard / Enterprise x64 Edition SP2, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard / Enterprise x64 Edition SP0 or higher.

The utility has a graphical interface.

The utility can be run in Normal Mode and Safe Mode.

The TDSSKiller utility detects and removes the following malware:

malware family Rootkit.Win32.TDSS;

bootkits;

rootkits.

List of malicious programs: Rootkit.Win32.TDSS, Rootkit.Win32.Stoned.d, Rootkit.Boot.Cidox.a, Rootkit.Boot.SST.a, Rootkit.Boot.Pihar.a,b,c, Rootkit.Boot.CPD.a, Rootkit.Boot.Bootkor.a, Rootkit.Boot.MyBios.b, Rootkit.Win32.TDSS.mbr, Rootkit.Boot.Wistler.a, Rootkit.Win32.ZAccess.aml,c,e,f,g,h,i,j,k, Rootkit.Boot.SST.b, Rootkit.Boot.Fisp.a, Rootkit.Boot.Nimnul.a, Rootkit.Boot.Batan.a, Rootkit.Boot.Lapka.a, Rootkit.Boot.Goodkit.a, Rootkit.Boot.Clones.a, Rootkit.Boot.Xpaj.a, Rootkit.Boot.Yurn.a, Rootkit.Boot.Prothean.a, Rootkit.Boot.Plite.a, Rootkit.Boot.Geth.a, Rootkit.Boot.CPD.b, Backdoor.Win32.Trup.a,b, Backdoor.Win32.Sinowal.knf,kmy, Backdoor.Win32.Phanta.a,b, Virus.Win32.TDSS.a,b,c,d,e, Virus.Win32.Rloader.a, Virus.Win32.Cmoser.a, Virus.Win32.Zhaba.a,b,c, Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Wistler.a,b,c, Trojan-Dropper.Boot.Niwa.a, Trojan-Ransom.Boot.Mbro.d, e, Trojan-Ransom.Boot.Siob.a, Trojan-Ransom.Boot.Mbro.f.