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DLLHOST.EXE Information
This is an undesirable program.
This file has been identified as a program that is undesirable to have running on your computer. This consists of programs that are misleading, harmful, or undesirable.
If the description states that it is a piece of malware or potentially unwanted malware, we recommend you immediately download Malwarebytes and perform a Free Malware Scan to check for and remove malicious programs.
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NameWindows Update
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FilenameDllhost.exe
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CommandC:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\Temp\Dllhost.exe
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Description
Added by the NJRat remote access trojan. This malware provides remote access to infected devices and allows threat actor's to steal data, files, take screenshots, and execute further programs.
If Dllhost.exe is found running from the Temp folder, it should be removed immediately and an antivirus scan run on the computer.
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RecommendationIf the description states that this is malware or a potentially unwanted program, we suggest you download Malwarebytes and perform a free malware scan and remove what it detects.
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File Location%Temp%
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Startup TypeThis startup entry is started automatically from a Run, RunOnce, RunServices, or RunServicesOnce entry in the registry.
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HijackThis Category
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Note%Temp% refers to the Windows Temp folder. By default, this is C:\Windows\Temp for Windows 95/98/ME, C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\ProfileName\LOCAL SETTINGS\Temp for Windows 2000/XP, and C:\Users\ProfileName\AppData\Local\Temp for Windows Vista and Windows 7.
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