A: This indicates a persistent rootkit or a scheduled task. Use TDSSKiller (from Kaspersky) to scan for bootkits, and check the Run and RunOnce registry keys.
The creation of recurring tasks to ensure the malware survives a system reboot. slinkyloader.exe
If you have opened your Task Manager recently and noticed a process named consuming memory or CPU resources, you are not alone. This executable has sparked confusion and concern among Windows users. Is it a virus? Is it a critical Windows component? Or is it something in between? A: This indicates a persistent rootkit or a scheduled task
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