What to verify before removal
Use this report for a controlled check of About “Magic.Virus.FileInfector.DDS” infection when the affected machine shows suspicious processes, dropped files, or payload delivery behavior. The goal is to verify the exact file and persistence path before quarantine.
Start by comparing the local file name with B373EB696885DBB11005.mlw, then review the behavior notes for persistence entries, dropped files, unusual processes, and browser or network changes. This helps separate a matching detection from a different file that only shares a similar alert name.
- Observed file
- B373EB696885DBB11005.mlw
- Compare the suspicious file name with B373EB696885DBB11005.mlw.
- Confirm the detection name matches About “Magic.Virus.FileInfector.DDS” infection 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 Magic.Virus.FileInfector.DDS 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 Magic.Virus.FileInfector.DDS virus can do?
- Sample contains Overlay data
- Presents an Authenticode digital signature
- Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Russian
- The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing
- Authenticode signature is invalid
- Attempts to modify proxy settings
How to determine Magic.Virus.FileInfector.DDS?
File Info:
name: B373EB696885DBB11005.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/975c51696600a97f9f070e32910cdc2647a746c49f449315021bece665592467crc32: 539A9BB1md5: b373eb696885dbb11005aa6de8c30537sha1: ca6fb6484bc5156706b7b0d15bc94b26c06295d7sha256: 975c51696600a97f9f070e32910cdc2647a746c49f449315021bece665592467sha512: 2fdd3af318908fd7fdc0499cc022f0b1038b9adda6b6bc6d77c77486fbcde89c93b702f9eec66716c226b111b4ad779bc589023c00ebcc984254c3eacbbaec2assdeep: 6144:iMagJMiGwNrxyMf4Sr+AiL9k93CAXQsWXE+5:PJJMiG0rxyMnRCAXQsyP5type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T1C484C423E240B53BD0E10A35C9E793A3683E6E50A9D57E173EE43D0F6EB8181297D6C5sha3_384: fe5107cc4983c7a2749b0b3fa7384a4fb5cd8595a4ab296f94db4be706c88bff71839a6fb59affaffd694236dfbee6fdep_bytes: 558becb9110000006a006a004975f951timestamp: 2015-07-03 07:29:09Version Info:
0: [No Data]
Magic.Virus.FileInfector.DDS also known as:
| Elastic | malicious (high confidence) |
| CAT-QuickHeal | Trojan.IGENERIC |
| Skyhigh | PUP-FDF |
| McAfee | PUP-FDF |
| Cylance | unsafe |
| Zillya | Adware.OutBrowse.Win32.72039 |
| Sangfor | Trojan.Win32.Agent.Vxa5 |
| K7AntiVirus | Unwanted-Program ( 00586df31 ) |
| K7GW | Unwanted-Program ( 00586df31 ) |
| VirIT | PUP.Win32.MagicBit.A |
| ESET-NOD32 | a variant of Win32/Magicbit.A potentially unwanted |
| Avast | Win32:Malware-gen |
| Sophos | Generic Reputation PUA (PUA) |
| Jiangmin | Downloader.Magicbit.r |
| Webroot | W32.Adware.Gen |
| Kingsoft | malware.kb.a.887 |
| VBA32 | BScope.Adware.Presenoker |
| Malwarebytes | Magic.Virus.FileInfector.DDS |
| Panda | PUP/BrowseFox |
| Rising | PUF.Magicbit!1.EC32 (CLASSIC) |
| MaxSecure | Trojan.Malware.7164915.susgen |
| AVG | Win32:Malware-gen |
| DeepInstinct | MALICIOUS |
How to remove Magic.Virus.FileInfector.DDS?
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 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.