Should I remove “Backdoor.Win32.Emotet.attx”?

The Backdoor.Win32.Emotet.attx 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.Win32.Emotet.attx virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Creates RWX memory
• Mimics the system’s user agent string for its own requests
• Expresses interest in specific running processes
• HTTP traffic contains suspicious features which may be indicative of malware related traffic
• Performs some HTTP requests
• Attempts to modify proxy settings

How to determine Backdoor.Win32.Emotet.attx?

File Info:
crc32: A8D4AC0Fmd5: 4dd1342f37237e9ec35e1d5ae6f2a88dname: upload_filesha1: 133086b8976dc575f28b9c6f95c90a947e084ab3sha256: 3d680d1ed7d60bfe9075efa75d1b45d64f0716f9c02fb2e268e5eeab84398c4bsha512: e5d065db6f1df1589d292223f41f16ff499cd33337b6a5bd937af58231ac8cb161d6a6eacf6223d1dacfcc70e61a447ba4b9cfc759caacec15c1e98502aeff89ssdeep: 12288:361KBnflNHOvmzIeCHu3/qJd60gmoP1jjv08/adpUu:36wXCO3/qJd60gmoP1jjv08/ipUutype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright (C) 2000InternalName: MsAgentHelpFileVersion: 1, 0, 0, 1CompanyName: LegalTrademarks: ProductName: MsAgentHelp ApplicationProductVersion: 1, 0, 0, 1FileDescription: MsAgentHelp MFC ApplicationOriginalFilename: MsAgentHelp.EXETranslation: 0x0409 0x04b0

Backdoor.Win32.Emotet.attx also known as:

How to remove Backdoor.Win32.Emotet.attx?

• 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.