Generic PUA CN (PUA) removal

The Generic PUA CN (PUA) 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 Generic PUA CN (PUA) virus can do?

• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (7 unique times)
• At least one IP Address, Domain, or File Name was found in a crypto call
• A process created a hidden window
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Performs some HTTP requests
• Executed a very long command line or script command which may be indicative of chained commands or obfuscation
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Deletes its original binary from disk
• Crashed cuckoomon during analysis. Report this error to the Github repo.
• Attempts to repeatedly call a single API many times in order to delay analysis time
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Creates a copy of itself
• Attempts to create or modify system certificates
• Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities

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How to determine Generic PUA CN (PUA)?

File Info:
crc32: EDB4364Dmd5: 3327960d9e0be73f3acd181498f6c4c5name: dll.exesha1: 2d99903b10ba0bf3d95ddbb4fa0f68bbab6e6c58sha256: 18629a5faa9dd5076250852de69f4a4c540607e18e813a958f48db5a5cdae11dsha512: f27813762c6a15ef030a017e09162cd8e8f687478218d923a644271225eb7a60032f243055144ee2607ea9b393e269a6714b521db55b14771369379a14c3f7fassdeep: 24576:2AHnh+eWsN3skA4RV1Hom2KXMmHa3xh0pbX5:Rh+ZkldoPK8Ya3/0Ptype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
InternalName: wsmprovhost.exeFileVersion: 5.8.5.1CompanyName: Cryptographic TPM Endorsement Key ServicesComments: D8kiF7fisPo9ZLI1Q33OWvo8BEgdYu6Rpka2GEAA8buwK8sBIhAH3x8OZtProductVersion: 5.8.5.1FileDescription: chakrathunk.dllOriginalFilename: wsmprovhost.exeTranslation: 0x0809 0x04b0

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How to remove Generic PUA CN (PUA)?

• 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.