What is “Backdoor:Win32/QuasarRAT.A”?

The Backdoor:Win32/QuasarRAT.A 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/QuasarRAT.A virus can do?

• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs

How to determine Backdoor:Win32/QuasarRAT.A?

File Info:
crc32: 6E61434E
md5: 5c7f089814972ca66e6ecd3a9c4d87df
name: applepeg.jpg
sha1: 0d2df1fc2335f69ac1609b4b3271625f989ef8e8
sha256: 00ca39042347991011275637cb52069745a5cdf564e5d4fce067283d8dab35ab
sha512: 42a00c5c79b28b0594d189a8bb5fcbcd95412ed6160f3a5d36d2fbb6764d4ed5c5636602c1f3c4c955ebd593e2b7c7b582d87f5e0fe1e9d9849a921c69b969cb
ssdeep: 12288:kQ4wAAFUnUkhXGWB80yPQzmAiWeZAykHLzExTCLNmTYY8YbsKOSgJ/wWGw/KI60Y:kz7KpG5qCxxRAjpuP/7ZnCmutqi
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386 Mono/.Net assembly, for MS Windows

Version Info:
Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0
LegalCopyright: xa9 Copyright 2015 HP Development Company, L.P.
Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
InternalName: hqeksejgkse.exe
FileVersion: 1.0.0.0
CompanyName: HP Inc.
LegalTrademarks: 
Comments: 
ProductName: HP System Event Utility
ProductVersion: 1.0.0.0
FileDescription: HP Dock Message
OriginalFilename: hqeksejgkse.exe

Backdoor:Win32/QuasarRAT.A also known as:

How to remove Backdoor:Win32/QuasarRAT.A?

• 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.