BrowserModifier:Win32/SearchSetter removal

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

• Network anomalies occured during the analysis.
• Expresses interest in specific running processes
• A process created a hidden window
• Performs some HTTP requests
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Hebrew
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Deletes its original binary from disk
• Collects information about installed applications
• Generates some ICMP traffic
• Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities

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How to determine BrowserModifier:Win32/SearchSetter?

File Info:
crc32: B59BF917
md5: 731279a2fb4a1ac31179cbde655e6aa6
name: setterexev18.exe
sha1: da789de480ca8a548c4cb0d19f5970a5e90c0442
sha256: b2d758ff3c66692f189be0e53cd1c80ee9569d2cbaaf1f66987b9f6dc73ccf77
sha512: d5719309467c03ebf258b51682d5d86208fd7f2ef2651532741d4a4fb1e95da8a788e1be7f9c865350eb6eb0a34032898d059e7282febf8ed78b1080a7a2bb24
ssdeep: 12288:gw1rdPXPGOB85vtNmodq+aJPNnBonJOWCP/6:gwdAvttde3nBMoWK/6
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright (C) 2015
InternalName: SetterExe.exe
FileVersion: 1.18.0.0
CompanyName: Setter Ltd.
ProductName: Setter EXE
ProductVersion: 1.18.0.0
FileDescription: Setter EXE
OriginalFilename: SetterExe.exe
Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0

BrowserModifier:Win32/SearchSetter also known as:

How to remove BrowserModifier:Win32/SearchSetter?

• 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.