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Hack-Tool:W32/RAS.A

Detection Names : PSWTool.Win32.RAS.a, Application.Findkeyxp.F
Aliases : Hacktool:Win32/Wpakill (Microsoft)
Category:Riskware
Type:Hack-Tool
Platform:W32

Summary

A legitimate utility designed to access remote computers. It may be used with malicious intent.

Disinfection

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Additional Details

Hack-Tool:W32/RAS.A is a detection for applications that can be used to view sensitive data on a computer. Those data include CD keys for Windows and other Microsoft software, passwords stored in Windows Protected Storage and passwords for the Remote Access Service.

Although not malicious on their own, these applications can be used by an attacker to steal keys and passwords on a compromised computer.