FakeAV.21 removal instruction

The FakeAV.21 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 FakeAV.21 virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (4 unique times)
• Creates RWX memory
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• A process created a hidden window
• Drops a binary and executes it
• HTTP traffic contains suspicious features which may be indicative of malware related traffic
• Performs some HTTP requests
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Russian
• Checks for the presence of known windows from debuggers and forensic tools
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Detects VirtualBox through the presence of a registry key
• Anomalous binary characteristics

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How to determine FakeAV.21?

File Info:
crc32: 6DADEB90
md5: 280b27e2d6b3710360885603528c6b2d
name: 280B27E2D6B3710360885603528C6B2D.mlw
sha1: 83926e929fe12c025e630af3399625d5aa293df1
sha256: de58123773710744fab8b37a36c03d0f9b47216cebc91a7b75c6fb85777d6ce3
sha512: 0364454a95626f79f7d81f127585b62e5ed4d96d12dd29fcccc7d6d8587b8baefbe50490cdcf5dbecd900d4ccf96ef5ad7633ea81716776a3c3cfcb9162435ca
ssdeep: 6144:jKrxiyLvmWVXGlj/COvWbwjyKw4ZxBiRP1WMDusGDqBK2y0d:utLXh0/COvU0BwzRP1WMNqqBKB0d
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: MTR                                                                                                 
FileDescription: CyberLink PowerDVD 10 2010 Installation                     
FileVersion: 2010                
Comments: 
CompanyName: MTR                                                         
Translation: 0x0409 0x04e4

FakeAV.21 also known as:

How to remove FakeAV.21?

• 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.