BrowserModifier:Win32/SearchNugget malicious file

The BrowserModifier:Win32/SearchNugget 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 BrowserModifier:Win32/SearchNugget virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Creates RWX memory
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• A process created a hidden window
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Creates or sets a registry key to a long series of bytes, possibly to store a binary or malware config
• Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs
• Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine BrowserModifier:Win32/SearchNugget?

File Info:
crc32: 54161F93md5: 05eb2ad83d8f769334a199c614607867name: springflowers.exesha1: 8ac389465b28088d9053fbe348c4b335c5f3d3afsha256: 486f7941777b8257180a426a49119a01866259f2b7d27a5867c9f9b716afc3e9sha512: ad67e07e3b06245d7e9072aeced69c8d19b86369cc6282ea7613d856fe30a69aea9ab3ac7f37c3fea302b6c5e28a4d69c95375460650d78a392fd8c0945026b5ssdeep: 49152:vWUUEN69pwE58r/Xq38BKU31UOO4gLgfG5x2LG:x5NWf58r/XyaWOxgEe5cLGtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright (c) 2006 Acez SoftwareFileDescription: Spring Themed Screen SaverFileVersion: 1.3CompanyName: Acez Software

BrowserModifier:Win32/SearchNugget also known as:

How to remove BrowserModifier:Win32/SearchNugget?

• 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.