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About “Magic.Virus.FileInfector.DDS” infection

Published May 4, 2024 Virus category 2 min read
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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.mlw
path: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/975c51696600a97f9f070e32910cdc2647a746c49f449315021bece665592467
crc32: 539A9BB1
md5: b373eb696885dbb11005aa6de8c30537
sha1: ca6fb6484bc5156706b7b0d15bc94b26c06295d7
sha256: 975c51696600a97f9f070e32910cdc2647a746c49f449315021bece665592467
sha512: 2fdd3af318908fd7fdc0499cc022f0b1038b9adda6b6bc6d77c77486fbcde89c93b702f9eec66716c226b111b4ad779bc589023c00ebcc984254c3eacbbaec2a
ssdeep: 6144:iMagJMiGwNrxyMf4Sr+AiL9k93CAXQsWXE+5:PJJMiG0rxyMnRCAXQsyP5
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
tlsh: T1C484C423E240B53BD0E10A35C9E793A3683E6E50A9D57E173EE43D0F6EB8181297D6C5
sha3_384: fe5107cc4983c7a2749b0b3fa7384a4fb5cd8595a4ab296f94db4be706c88bff71839a6fb59affaffd694236dfbee6fd
ep_bytes: 558becb9110000006a006a004975f951
timestamp: 2015-07-03 07:29:09

Version 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?

Recommended second-opinion scan

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 GridinSoft Anti-Malware
  • 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.