Backdoor.ParallaxRat removal guide

The Backdoor.ParallaxRat 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 Backdoor.ParallaxRat virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Injection (inter-process)
• Injection (Process Hollowing)
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• Repeatedly searches for a not-found process, may want to run with startbrowser=1 option
• A process created a hidden window
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Attempts to remove evidence of file being downloaded from the Internet
• Executed a process and injected code into it, probably while unpacking
• Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs
• Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine Backdoor.ParallaxRat?

File Info:
crc32: 267A0FDBmd5: 55bdf2d117b11fee43dbc2bab6f2f4eaname: upload_filesha1: 24b89c0564b3da8827ae0e225b4e289f32a89fb0sha256: ceb7af06283244c5fe9cba4e1c71013289d253229e15d68d6110fe9d19f3fa0dsha512: 39970bc19c49be578430e1b147c8a12ef0143ccdb6d05775f11737e086a8fbb57735e7d64b2f8a40a0a786b6dab0eac06971f185fb94e283b25d9cdc21a2b7b7ssdeep: 49152:4wfBadq7GpNXc4NZrxNbY1k1ylmKkXO/U0U:4wwEGpVc4NZNNGk1yl/oXtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
0: [No Data]

Backdoor.ParallaxRat also known as:

How to remove Backdoor.ParallaxRat?

• 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.