SOCKET5 – SOCKET5.exe – Program Information

   July 1, 2024  Posted in Bleeping Computer


  • SOCKET5.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.

    If that does not help, feel free to ask us for assistance in the forums.

  • Name

    SOCKET5

  • Filename

    SOCKET5.exe

  • Command

    C:UsersAppDataRoamingSOCKET5.exe

  • Description

    Launches the SmokeLoader downloader malware in Windows. This malware will download additional malicious payloads on your device, making it important to perform an antivirus scan as soon as possible.

  • Recommendation

    If 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.

  • File Location

    %AppData%

  • Startup Type

    This startup entry is started automatically from a Run, RunOnce, RunServices, or RunServicesOnce entry in the registry.

  • HijackThis Category

  • Note

    %AppData% refers to the current users Application Data folder. By default, this is C:Documents and SettingsApplication Data for Windows 2000/XP. For Windows Vista and Windows 7 it is C:UsersAppDataRoaming.

  • This entry has been requested 20 times.

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