How to remove “HackTool:Win32/Winactivator!mclg”?

The HackTool:Win32/Winactivator!mclg 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 HackTool:Win32/Winactivator!mclg virus can do?

• SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug)
• Sample contains Overlay data
• Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE
• Creates RWX memory
• Checks adapter addresses which can be used to detect virtual network interfaces
• Anomalous file deletion behavior detected (10+)
• Guard pages use detected – possible anti-debugging.
• Dynamic (imported) function loading detected
• Enumerates running processes
• Expresses interest in specific running processes
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• A process created a hidden window
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Russian
• Authenticode signature is invalid
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Behavioural detection: Transacted Hollowing
• Created a process from a suspicious location
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Likely virus infection of existing system binary
• Deletes executed files from disk
• Anomalous binary characteristics
• Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities

How to determine HackTool:Win32/Winactivator!mclg?

File Info:
name: 28CFF286769447B16859.mlw
path: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/b7be1bb1f1e1d2c6cf91bc02098f4bdf03a45d360297b3336067d73c744b71e9
crc32: 96798D6F
md5: 28cff286769447b168599035c13b45ef
sha1: ec9e9834ce8be5b945a779fa4bc770a542b0e8b6
sha256: b7be1bb1f1e1d2c6cf91bc02098f4bdf03a45d360297b3336067d73c744b71e9
sha512: c1f4fc7906d2fff2b9bc4778dd3fd7fa63ec913bf8157421f7cb835b1b78c11b10a4635eef9fb0f914e4b8407d404447dc6e4aada6cf08de8b892a4c8c6a7b7e
ssdeep: 49152:TFwZBPno68LR0Ei3p5IIl+RYTXFaDyRR8zX8nWvh:TAT8V5Ap5pl+RYDoDKesns
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
tlsh: T11EA5F0D02BA6CCBBFB82757001406DB13ECCAAD7F2D648DE2A8D694E69231F195F4C45
sha3_384: 07d73f0b6ab4e2c2b9c3aa557ddb0221feb8d898b2e54dd8611319e30e62b5c378fc863a3108dacdad0bb37eb0060a97
ep_bytes: 558bec6aff68986e410068c039410064
timestamp: 2012-12-30 08:49:49

Version Info:
CompanyName: Oleg N. Scherbakov
FileDescription: 7z Setup SFX (x86)
FileVersion: 1.5.0.2712
InternalName: 7ZSfxMod
LegalCopyright: Copyright © 2005-2012 Oleg N. Scherbakov
OriginalFilename: 7ZSfxMod_x86.exe
PrivateBuild: December 30, 2012
ProductName: 7-Zip SFX
ProductVersion: 1.5.0.2712
Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0

HackTool:Win32/Winactivator!mclg also known as:

How to remove HackTool:Win32/Winactivator!mclg?

• 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.