Hoax.Win32.PCFixer removal guide

The Hoax.Win32.PCFixer 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 Hoax.Win32.PCFixer virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (5 unique times)
• At least one IP Address, Domain, or File Name was found in a crypto call
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• A process created a hidden window
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Performs some HTTP requests
• Creates or sets a registry key to a long series of bytes, possibly to store a binary or malware config
• Attempts to create or modify system certificates
• Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities

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How to determine Hoax.Win32.PCFixer?

File Info:
crc32: A64DAA9Emd5: 613ea876b146e57e2825985340a1c1e7name: spcspcw7.exesha1: 5364d373b3f210ef0dee0e80b0c30541cdfb8035sha256: 1123907c76744bbcae0de55e8c935a35d94a25867b61800c26354a539d349682sha512: a2f1706cd05ee17a19a15bbfa85a39f7a5afcba5a2c3a5e95e66884fc4cb7c45b4cce1275d2d60f0343e3a6bc1717d03941b12fd44074a5a515d1706faff2130ssdeep: 98304:fHVsVfhr7ThS+8YRwT+9GoB93xa3C+2crcaA:dsVf1Y5PI9bircZtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright:                                                                                                     FileVersion: Similar Photo CleaneCompanyName: similarphotocleaner.com                                     Comments: This installation was built with Inno Setup.ProductName: Similar Photo Cleaner                                       ProductVersion: 1.0.0.35166                                       FileDescription: Similar Photo Cleaner                                       Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0

Hoax.Win32.PCFixer also known as:

How to remove Hoax.Win32.PCFixer?

• 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.