What is “Backdoor.Win32.Emotet.cgex”?

The Backdoor.Win32.Emotet.cgex 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.

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What Backdoor.Win32.Emotet.cgex 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
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Russian
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine Backdoor.Win32.Emotet.cgex?

File Info:
crc32: B9B4DC73
md5: 40e872171bfa8a1e58d545f1420c5249
name: upload_file
sha1: 2a0de807efceea4f9ce910e98adae02b65a2a5bf
sha256: 77fb9ff45b71e0d75a2b2c7896f7f62e4bafab1d628f56e6764787be51514801
sha512: 1d7eca96bf2981a79bcf6e36203ac0f709aa85423298935d73201d1db343fa77cbdcce6b3bb151206a84e5ca9817ab71a6ef6af1cf63d665f2936c38794a5406
ssdeep: 3072:xpocVfb++Xuy7YXDxaOhlSLpkxno3mOuTb4vMDc3Ncg/5Z0dKekyOI:7DZ++eNTxydkucbGMsGS5
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright (C) 2002
InternalName: ExpCheckTest
FileVersion: 1, 0, 0, 1
CompanyName: 
LegalTrademarks: 
ProductName: ExpCheckTest Application
ProductVersion: 1, 0, 0, 1
FileDescription: ExpCheckTest MFC Application
OriginalFilename: ExpCheckTest.EXE
Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0

Backdoor.Win32.Emotet.cgex also known as:

How to remove Backdoor.Win32.Emotet.cgex?

• 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.