AdWare.Win32.DownloadHelper.aphu (file analysis)

The AdWare.Win32.DownloadHelper.aphu is considered dangerous by lots of security experts. When this infection is active, you may notice unwanted processes in Task Manager list. In this case, it is adviced to scan your computer with GridinSoft Anti-Malware.

What AdWare.Win32.DownloadHelper.aphu virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (2 unique times)
• Creates RWX memory
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• Repeatedly searches for a not-found process, may want to run with startbrowser=1 option
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Performs some HTTP requests
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Tries to unhook or modify Windows functions monitored by Cuckoo
• Exhibits possible ransomware file modification behavior
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Anomalous binary characteristics

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How to determine AdWare.Win32.DownloadHelper.aphu?

File Info:
crc32: 09EB637Fmd5: 1b3aafa47dc2b20ce622371a032af456name: wh.exesha1: 2ea7ea73a3dc10478b824a93030e12fa1f1a4e75sha256: cb38ea16fa256cc8a316ae986fa4888aa0422f42094f5d95650ee4ba6fe2b9b4sha512: f4bc85cb0f04ff47ed9a0b3558b9ad9940abf88e4f36979a0e92b8fb349f71af8721ca40e9146d8a3728a29a765f41bed165371880d078264dc54882937ef91dssdeep: 98304:Php9fAtMNTbO3nd6NT6lE/4PHNyUiOhzazHbTJXBUytrNt2AfQ1TtA:P5IPYNTQFzX+bTJXdTQ1JAtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
0: [No Data]

AdWare.Win32.DownloadHelper.aphu also known as:

How to remove AdWare.Win32.DownloadHelper.aphu?

• Download and install GridinSoft Anti-Malware.
• Open GridinSoft Anti-Malware and perform a “Standard scan“.
• “Move to quarantine” all items.
• Open “Tools” tab – Press “Reset Browser Settings“.
• Select proper browser and options – Click “Reset”.
• Restart your computer.