IStartSurf Installer (PUA) removal guide

The IStartSurf Installer (PUA) 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 IStartSurf Installer (PUA) virus can do?

• SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug)
• Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE
• Creates RWX memory
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• Dynamic (imported) function loading detected
• Performs HTTP requests potentially not found in PCAP.
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Authenticode signature is invalid
• Attempts to modify desktop wallpaper
• Creates or sets a registry key to a long series of bytes, possibly to store a binary or malware config
• Created a process from a suspicious location
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine IStartSurf Installer (PUA)?

File Info:
name: B7B06F43BA5B4E7F7F3E.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/95be1127281a8b6c2124325868ad304e25754a760425d641f41a6556181620c2crc32: FDA1567Emd5: b7b06f43ba5b4e7f7f3e0864222b9de7sha1: 651af661402864a4e8f9420feaf1f72bad16af8asha256: 95be1127281a8b6c2124325868ad304e25754a760425d641f41a6556181620c2sha512: bc9db386589899b7d9b302e6517a68584bf4aec04ba901370e1ca9504a899643d779fba38c063ec0068857b28ecc6e8189f2c6690e543cce8825a3e9d9293114ssdeep: 98304:h06FOznLo0+Dd6uxc/XNungJ/pV7995F7770qma5:h3F6n80W6uGPNuSRVZ9bfx5type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T15EF52343F393C0B1E97D04B5492686B24E367D3287A6C5E79BE03D6F4D707E0A63261Asha3_384: cf9e897d681fe7b54f196be184b01ab8076c684612f97f8863ef2c03a1a62c01c764ad2f5ae90d581eee7b495520698cep_bytes: e8a61d0000e989feffff8bff565733f6timestamp: 2012-06-14 16:16:10
Version Info:
Comments: Created with Setup FactoryFileDescription: Setup ApplicationFileVersion: 9.1.0.0InternalName: suf_launchLegalCopyright: Setup Engine Copyright © 2004-2012 Indigo Rose CorporationLegalTrademarks: Setup Factory is a trademark of Indigo Rose Corporation.OriginalFilename: suf_launch.exeProductName: Setup Factory RuntimeProductVersion: 9.1.0.0Translation: 0x0409 0x04e4

IStartSurf Installer (PUA) also known as:

How to remove IStartSurf Installer (PUA)?

• 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.