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Should I remove “Generik.HPYXCKK”?

Published Nov 29, 2021 Malware category 2 min read
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What to verify before removal

This report keeps Should I remove “Generik.HPYXCKK”? in the active library because the detection has enough technical context to support a careful second-opinion scan and cleanup decision.

The technical section is meant to connect the detection name with observable evidence such as persistence entries, dropped files, unusual processes, and browser or network changes. Compare the identifiers here with the local file before deleting anything, then use the cleanup workflow to scan, quarantine, and verify the system state.

  • Confirm the detection name matches Should I remove “Generik.HPYXCKK”? before removing related files.
  • Review the report for persistence entries, dropped files, unusual processes, and browser or network changes so the cleanup is based on observed behavior, not only the label.
  • Run a full scan, quarantine confirmed detections, and restart before signing back in to sensitive accounts.

The Generik.HPYXCKK 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 Generik.HPYXCKK virus can do?

  • Anomalous binary characteristics

Related domains:

z.whorecord.xyz
a.tomx.xyz

How to determine Generik.HPYXCKK?


File Info:

crc32: 36BC8BB2
md5: cbe97f182ea5b8d45da01c7dee4d31fd
name: CBE97F182EA5B8D45DA01C7DEE4D31FD.mlw
sha1: 2e9bfca7b9d791e32b8dc374895f57d46c87aa04
sha256: 1e25caaeef30f753207ab358940b24bd1c2c32646cddb05500df878b9463625c
sha512: 8bd375e805a6b2c12fa75d641492aca45e79a40b52a37212e09fd7a9f23356145fbacbbbc86aed8b4075669f8a33b14e4cf2c71d269da8343b1575b8067268e2
ssdeep: 1536:ygkD6mVUsfbnLh2c9E5j4ZRJja8eK6UAMxbd2vip:ygM9nLh2iUcZ3GMxbAvI
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:

0: [No Data]

Generik.HPYXCKK also known as:

Bkav W32.AIDetect.malware1
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
ALYac Trojan.Dropper.ZBH
Cylance Unsafe
CrowdStrike win/malicious_confidence_90% (D)
Cybereason malicious.82ea5b
Cyren W32/S-ec9e9208!Eldorado
Symantec SMG.Heur!gen
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Generik.HPYXCKK
APEX Malicious
Avast Win32:Malware-gen
ClamAV Win.Virus.Virut-5898123-1
BitDefender Trojan.Dropper.ZBH
MicroWorld-eScan Trojan.Dropper.ZBH
Tencent Win32.Trojan.Dropper.Tcvx
Ad-Aware Trojan.Dropper.ZBH
Sophos Mal/Generic-S
BitDefenderTheta Gen:NN.ZexaF.34266.fmW@aST4gve
VIPRE Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
McAfee-GW-Edition BehavesLike.Win32.Generic.nh
FireEye Generic.mg.cbe97f182ea5b8d4
Emsisoft Trojan.Dropper.ZBH (B)
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious PE
Microsoft Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.B!ml
Arcabit Trojan.Dropper.ZBH
GData Trojan.Dropper.ZBH
AhnLab-V3 Trojan/Win32.Agent.R208907
Acronis suspicious
McAfee Artemis!CBE97F182EA5
MAX malware (ai score=99)
Malwarebytes Malware.AI.664534880
Rising Trojan.Generic@ML.99 (RDMK:dV2fJLV5p7tH82OcRaaiTQ)
Yandex Trojan.Agent!af6bsJOeyec
Ikarus Trojan.Dropper
MaxSecure Trojan.dropper.ZBH
Fortinet W32/Dropper.ZBH!tr
AVG Win32:Malware-gen
Paloalto generic.ml

How to remove Generik.HPYXCKK?

Recommended second-opinion scan

Verify the infection before changing system settings

Use GridinSoft Anti-Malware to run a full scan, review detected persistence entries, and quarantine confirmed threats before restarting Windows.

Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware
  • 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.