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.

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.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/b7be1bb1f1e1d2c6cf91bc02098f4bdf03a45d360297b3336067d73c744b71e9crc32: 96798D6Fmd5: 28cff286769447b168599035c13b45efsha1: ec9e9834ce8be5b945a779fa4bc770a542b0e8b6sha256: b7be1bb1f1e1d2c6cf91bc02098f4bdf03a45d360297b3336067d73c744b71e9sha512: c1f4fc7906d2fff2b9bc4778dd3fd7fa63ec913bf8157421f7cb835b1b78c11b10a4635eef9fb0f914e4b8407d404447dc6e4aada6cf08de8b892a4c8c6a7b7essdeep: 49152:TFwZBPno68LR0Ei3p5IIl+RYTXFaDyRR8zX8nWvh:TAT8V5Ap5pl+RYDoDKesnstype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T11EA5F0D02BA6CCBBFB82757001406DB13ECCAAD7F2D648DE2A8D694E69231F195F4C45sha3_384: 07d73f0b6ab4e2c2b9c3aa557ddb0221feb8d898b2e54dd8611319e30e62b5c378fc863a3108dacdad0bb37eb0060a97ep_bytes: 558bec6aff68986e410068c039410064timestamp: 2012-12-30 08:49:49
Version Info:
CompanyName: Oleg N. ScherbakovFileDescription: 7z Setup SFX (x86)FileVersion: 1.5.0.2712InternalName: 7ZSfxModLegalCopyright: Copyright © 2005-2012 Oleg N. ScherbakovOriginalFilename: 7ZSfxMod_x86.exePrivateBuild: December 30, 2012ProductName: 7-Zip SFXProductVersion: 1.5.0.2712Translation: 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.