: Instantly shutting down or restarting the computer.
Users sometimes conflate the name with the exploit. This is a well-known Windows vulnerability where the "Sticky Keys" accessibility feature is replaced with a command prompt executable ( cmd.exe ) [2, 4]. By pressing the Shift key five times at the login screen, an attacker can gain administrative access without a password [5, 6]. 3. Safety Warning kys.exe
: Displaying unsettling messages or images on the screen. : Instantly shutting down or restarting the computer
using reputable software like Malwarebytes or Windows Security [16]. kys.exe