What is dns.exe?
dns.exe is a legitimate process file popularly known as FTP Serv-U Daemon Camera Control Interface. It is associated with Windows Operating System developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is typically located in C:\Program Files by default. Malware programmers create files with virus scripts and name them after dns.exe with an intention to spread virus on the internet.
Affected Platform: Windows OS
How to check if your computer is infected with dns.exe malware?
Keep an eye for the following symptoms to see if your PC is infected with dns.exe malware:
- Internet connection fluctuates
- dns.exe takes too much CPU space
- PC slows down significantly
- Browser automatically redirects to some irrelevant websites
- Unsolicited ads and popups starts appearing
- Screen freezes constantly
Take the following steps to diagnose your PC for possible dns.exe malware attack:
Step 1: Simultaneously press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys to open Task Manager.
Step 2: If you notice the file located outside C:\Program Files, then you should run an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware.
How to remove dns.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?
Step 1: Download the award-winning Free Comodo Antivirus.
Step 2: Installation configuration frames will be displayed. Select the configuration you would like to apply.
Step 3: After network detection is complete, press “Close” button for a scan window.
Step 4: Restart your PC.
Step 5: It will take some time for the Comodo Internet Security to update the antivirus.
Step 6: Proceed with a quick scan that automatically begins after the update.
Step 7: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be prompted with an alert screen.
Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove dns.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!
No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Malware Name |
Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
Malware Behavior |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | N/A | Executable | 139397bba13e691a cadb53208b1ddacf aa38334d |
ddc02b93e4759c5b 9a5f64cede4a96dd |
Virus.Win32. Sality.gen |
No | N/A | N/A | Taiwan | N/A |
2 | ControlTotal | Executable | 02d8208889d9c783 f72a536953c3d842 30551034 |
1282c4cd2570b53f 448cd1f532bf6a13 |
TrojWare.Win 32.Refroso.~ d6 |
No | 1.00 | 1.00 | Mexico | N/A |
3 | N/A | Executable | 570ef96d0205549b d8fbb48a8097b6f3 ccdfede2 |
db8a9c8b1a39a6f6 3768bf9a174004ba |
TrojWare.Win 32.Palevo.AA |
No | N/A | N/A | China | N/A |
4 | N/A | Executable | cc9be9d9c54ae59c aba14a2c07111530 541c38b0 |
c397ef3994c23384 9a020df0da1423f6 |
Virus.Win32. Sality.gen |
No | N/A | N/A | Taiwan | N/A |
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No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. | Executable | 7db0edf296034c45 dc875244e50eebd5 e0203f3d |
26eb95e415880d10 c200aebd66369b14 |
Yes | 10.10.0201 | 10.10.0201 | United States |
2 | SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. | Executable | 103ad912013c9fd7 49bb9ef785c2937c 8dd1e52a |
19e99e4a6cb8c5a3 cc5ff71aff946685 |
Yes | 10.10.0201 | 10.10.0201 | 10.224.25.61/32 |
3 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | c952cfb080dacfc6 d70732b541b23d06 609b944b |
8dd15a9da01c57e0 c12e95a5b4a8d242 |
No | 10.0.14393 .4283 (rs1_relea se.210303- 1802) |
10.0.14393 .4283 |
10.224.25.177/32 |
4 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | 9ed83c675b496050 1c0020a58daafbd0 79df0c40 |
4bab5809c07a1a54 8c88e068d4691f3f |
No | 10.0.17134 .1038 (WinBuild. 160101.080 0) |
10.0.17134 .1038 |
United States |