16 entries found.
HackTool:Win32/Wpakill.A
Updated on Jun 01, 2009
HackTool:Win32/Wpakill.A is the detection for a program that bypasses the Windows Product Activation step when installing Windows XP.
Alert level:
high
HackTool:Win32/Wpakill.B
Updated on Jul 22, 2010
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This family of hacktools are used to patch or "crack" some software so it will run without a valid license or genuine product key.
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.
Alert level:
high
HackTool:Win32/Wpakill.C
Updated on Oct 14, 2010
Windows Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat.
This tool can be used to bypass the Windows Genuine Advantage check.
Alert level:
high
HackTool:Win32/Wpakill.dll
Updated on Oct 24, 2007
HackTool:Win32/Wpakill and HackTool:Win32/Wpakill.dll are a series of tools that attempt to disable or bypass WPA (Windows Product Activation) by altering Windows OS files.
Most common files are WPA_Kill.exe and antiwpa.dll, and they are commonly packaged in a self-extracting RAR archive file (aka RarSfx). It is recommended that you do not run any of these files, as they may contain additional malicious or unwanted applications.
Alert level:
high