Should I remove “Dropped:Application.HackTool.APZ”?

The Dropped:Application.HackTool.APZ 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 Dropped:Application.HackTool.APZ virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Injection with CreateRemoteThread in a remote process
• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (1 unique times)
• Creates RWX memory
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• Expresses interest in specific running processes
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Drops a binary and executes it
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Code injection with CreateRemoteThread in a remote process
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Operates on local firewall’s policies and settings
• Attempts to disable UAC
• Attempts to modify or disable Security Center warnings
• Attempts to block SafeBoot use by removing registry keys
• Anomalous binary characteristics
• Attempts to modify Explorer settings to prevent hidden files from being displayed

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How to determine Dropped:Application.HackTool.APZ?

File Info:
crc32: 6EDADC5Fmd5: 7a43ec2a159fefd015b898c1f9102fd0name: 7A43EC2A159FEFD015B898C1F9102FD0.mlwsha1: f175a04dfecb5578fe83701240f1298556df646bsha256: 1a69597fbe8e2b0242568657d8fc17a00c9ca1a627ea4d2970cb2fa1e4a31831sha512: 84a640a352ca68b44627f7c322ae8cf2cf8658369133013fca85317a84a8f91cd0c6e6d8563fca2bc3b64d62891bcac107cbf7329ef385e952b984239059e88fssdeep: 24576:o79AA8gtJeRpApcvt23RNuroAEtDjC/CyyHzf3BkilC28x8JRdjb94x7tasWdZ1Q:o79i04Q9AEBCKyySioliVbOVfilJatype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
0: [No Data]

Dropped:Application.HackTool.APZ also known as:

How to remove Dropped:Application.HackTool.APZ?

• 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.