Generic PUA OE (PUA) (file analysis)

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

• At least one process apparently crashed during execution
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• Detected script timer window indicative of sleep style evasion
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• Expresses interest in specific running processes
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• A process created a hidden window
• A scripting utility was executed
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs
• Checks the CPU name from registry, possibly for anti-virtualization
• Collects information to fingerprint the system
• Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities

How to determine Generic PUA OE (PUA)?

File Info:
crc32: 350AB923md5: 196c3a20b8b27874d2244186ec9c992fname: test.exesha1: e47142a8898c3ba2546d6de107e3cf7225bb65e7sha256: 9a54a6c0288b74aab942893cb96d8eb7c750415763e06eae1db11a4975286269sha512: bbc3b3fa3f8c732db33b5cffcd69c34cfdc4640871e557c65e792eb37b4b00cb1ff0815e832c9198f39bfc6e42e4c7c5072ca4b9159cf73f6833d900c117d989ssdeep: 49152:pKtsYpEpGDcdVJi8/7pMwf3c3HNSCi2yX98jL6RxFYJdOrzz8N4xR1ENm/5EV0:pKtsYpEFbJiaOHnyCL6RXGdOrX9xSCOCtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
0: [No Data]

Generic PUA OE (PUA) also known as:

How to remove Generic PUA OE (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.