HackTool:Win32/Malagent!MSR threat description - Microsoft Security Intelligence (2024)

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Is HackTool Win32 crack msr a virus? ›

As mentioned in the introduction, "HackTool:Win32/Crack" is a common detection name for software "cracks". These illegal tools are oftentimes bundled with malware.

This threat is a trojan which tries to do one or all of the following - download and install other malware; use your computer for click-fraud; record your keystrokes and the sites you visit; send information about your PC, including user names and browsing history, to a remote malicious hacker; or give a remote ...

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HackTool programs are used to create new users in the list of permitted system visitors, and to delete information from system logs in order to hide the malicious user's presence on the system. These programs are also used to analyze and collect network packets to carry out specific malicious actions.

HackTool: Win32/AutoKMS is a type of malware that is used to illegally activate Microsoft Windows and Office software. It can cause harm to your computer by opening backdoors for other malicious software or stealing your personal information. It's important to remove it as soon as possible.

Trojan-Spy programs can spy on how you're using your computer – for example, by tracking the data you enter via your keyboard, taking screenshots or getting a list of running applications.

The best way to clean up a Trojan infection is to use Malwarebytes' free trojan scanner, and then consider Malwarebytes Premium for proactive protection against future Trojan infections. Malwarebytes Premium will initiate a scan for Trojans and then remove Trojans so they can't cause further damage.

Pro Tip: Since Trojans don't self-replicate, deleting the program that's hosting the malware works most of the time.

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Select Start and type "Windows Security" to search for that app. Select the Windows Security app from the search results, go to Virus & threat protection, and under Virus & threat protection settings select Manage settings. Switch Real-time protection to Off.

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This tool itself is not harmful (other than it diminishes the revenue of software developers), but is often distributed together with viruses. According to a Microsoft report, over half of computers that use the Hacktool:Win32/Keygen tool are infected. The type of infections vary as does the behavior of these tools.

It can be used to "crack" or patch unregistered copies of Microsoft software. Don't use hacktools as they can be associated with malware or unwanted software. We have seen malware distributed with these tools.

It is malware and should be removed. Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat: Windows Defender for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista.

Cracked software can have viruses for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes the original crackers don't intend there to be a virus - but it gets repackaged by idiots who want to be able to snigg*r and say 'we damaged someone's computer' so they put a virus in.

We recommend you don't run this hacktool as it can be associated with malware or unwanted software. In the past, we have seen malware on many PCs where hacktools are detected. You can read more in Volume 13 of the Security Intelligence Report. Find out ways that malware can get on your PC.

Is it safe to use cracked software on my computer? No, it's not safe to use cracked software on your computer. Cracked software often contains malware that can harm your computer, steal your personal information, or allow unauthorized access to your system.

While people think it's a virus, it's not a virus per se, but more of a hack tool. Most of the time users download it intentionally. It is graded as a low or medium threat. Most of the time, the unregistered software that comes bundled with AutoKMS is the real threat.