Application.Hacktool.ACG (file analysis)

The Application.Hacktool.ACG 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 Application.Hacktool.ACG virus can do?

• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (12 unique times)
• At least one IP Address, Domain, or File Name was found in a crypto call
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Performs some HTTP requests
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• The executable is compressed using UPX
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Steals private information from local Internet browsers
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Attempts to create or modify system certificates
• Anomalous binary characteristics

Related domains:

How to determine Application.Hacktool.ACG?

File Info:
crc32: 3A3AB59Bmd5: 71c9a37b6e996b493aca2a341b06ac73name: office.exesha1: c636411ab26fdaa418f45a1ba73a323af5cf3147sha256: 2d75cffac9d5a523a5d1693b686a413a22dd118c53ba8776ef49f41de55461basha512: 7adb9487f6d17cd19dc5303186a350652d40340516c890514bcecfb2d5215202c2d27a90e9c179014ae01ebfee356d47caca94e21e3e3f476888026011794835ssdeep: 196608:tWm6Z2x2wYuKrXdpOxy6MZgt4/7/GXwm7xkvgOKHrubjhGae0cq2IBzKnUr:tWYxY5zOM6sgU7w2Bbjh2Mtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows, UPX compressed
Version Info:
FileDescription: Office 2013-2016 C2R InstallProductName: Office 2013-2016 C2R InstallTranslation: 0x0000 0x04b0

Application.Hacktool.ACG also known as:

How to remove Application.Hacktool.ACG?

• 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.