What is “Generic PUA IE (PUA)”?

The Generic PUA IE (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.

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What Generic PUA IE (PUA) virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Anomalous binary characteristics

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How to determine Generic PUA IE (PUA)?

File Info:
crc32: 518965AE
md5: 27527288fbf51f2438f3aefe73dd8200
name: WCInstaller.exe
sha1: 8409c0f5c9fba7a253809238786203e5475b8515
sha256: c24b2d47cf0b7040ffe1801581b8b765da691e0efdbe2ac65e0b5b975a7a27e9
sha512: f98fb5dfd40b660ca54234faef539a102bea444f6ea35c82f9aa496171bc6dd37e6fd14869a69414abded13b5fadce47b813e0f22fc0e20af21d441e30a93891
ssdeep: 12288:s1OgLdaQvprKl1OYL0BkdkQBUhlakmhWu:s1OYdaGriPo+9BU/Y8u
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: c Lavasoft Limited. All Rights Reserved.
InternalName: Installer.exe
FileVersion: 4.9.2159.4024
CompanyName: Lavasoft
ProductName: Web Companion Installer
ProductVersion: 4.9.2159.4024
FileDescription: Web Companion Installer
OriginalFilename: Installer.exe
Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0

Generic PUA IE (PUA) also known as:

How to remove Generic PUA IE (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.