Should I remove “Generic.Ransom.CloudSword.8F17F31C”?

The Generic.Ransom.CloudSword.8F17F31C 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.Ransom.CloudSword.8F17F31C virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Creates RWX memory
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• A process created a hidden window
• Performs some HTTP requests
• Looks up the external IP address
• Steals private information from local Internet browsers
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Attempts to identify installed AV products by installation directory
• Creates a copy of itself
• Harvests credentials from local FTP client softwares
• Harvests information related to installed instant messenger clients
• Harvests information related to installed mail clients
• Attempts to create or modify system certificates
• Anomalous binary characteristics

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How to determine Generic.Ransom.CloudSword.8F17F31C?

File Info:
crc32: D7B46F08md5: d6d264104f505b13c1b39239bfdca65dname: D6D264104F505B13C1B39239BFDCA65D.mlwsha1: 470c1aa5bd0be6946c9afc21f64b52b73ef1b71csha256: 345198b00893a9b90edadfefd152647130b6a0c2bbdbe65c2f863e0b5ff503e4sha512: 3c74a5f16bd517f81e48b249626642cd4c8d7739beae959209ad3b761bafeba064b3a4e1740f946d8849088abc2e943be458b06812fcb787a93b739a2e591ddfssdeep: 6144:TQqVPqMJwaVf9H+loN0Vd7jC1pKlvBy6UE8XOED0Ci49k6rlHt:jPxwaVf5+Xkavs/DD0uk6jtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: rulesFileVersion: 6.3.0.6CompanyName: cloakLegalTrademarks: erectComments: conspiredProductName: unsubstantiatedFileDescription: teamTranslation: 0x0000 0x04e4

Generic.Ransom.CloudSword.8F17F31C also known as:

How to remove Generic.Ransom.CloudSword.8F17F31C?

• 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.