HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msmpeng.exe "Debugger" = "webplayer.exe" This disables Microsoft Defender by forcing msmpeng.exe to launch the malware instead. Using the strict definitions:
High (8.5/10). It can lead to identity theft, hardware damage via overheating, and further malware infections.
| Type | Does webplayer.exe UNV qualify? | |------|--------------------------------| | (self-replicating) | ❌ No – it does not infect other files. | | Trojan | ✅ Yes – disguised as a video player. | | Adware | ✅ Yes – generates popups and redirects. | | Cryptominer | ✅ Yes – in many variants. | | Backdoor | ⚠️ Possibly – some builds download additional payloads. |
