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Function Name
CreateMutexA
Description
CreateMutexA is used to create a new mutex object. Mutexs are often used by malware to prevent the reinfection of a system with the same or different malware variant.
Library
Kernel32.dll
Associated Attacks
Helper
Documentation
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/synchapi/nf-synchapi-createmutexa
Created: 2021-10-30
Last Update: 2021-10-30
Credits: mr.d0x