Should I remove “MSIL/WebCompanion.C potentially unwanted”?

The MSIL/WebCompanion.C potentially unwanted 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 MSIL/WebCompanion.C potentially unwanted virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• At least one IP Address, Domain, or File Name was found in a crypto call
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Attempts to repeatedly call a single API many times in order to delay analysis time
• Attempts to identify installed AV products by installation directory
• Checks the version of Bios, possibly for anti-virtualization
• Checks the CPU name from registry, possibly for anti-virtualization
• Collects information to fingerprint the system
• Anomalous binary characteristics

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How to determine MSIL/WebCompanion.C potentially unwanted?

File Info:
crc32: B9C4B8B1md5: a7ae0b236749d86ee0a6e4f113cc050ename: WCInstaller.exesha1: 5257ce8707aed7dbbab0a2fa8f9c2d2dc737b917sha256: c729e5bd0bc18dd2d3055eb811cd27c97dafbba214b8edd64acc46c62ead0e3dsha512: 2e683e0f6034b8226b83541012321704a6091e8db7984ce8b4172e517fdb6ce5f0fd0ef9331647d7c3a2ad19dc0b59fc442cb31da9cb2a25221c6e1fc3ee8bfassdeep: 12288:Z1OgLdaJvprKl1OYL0BkdkQBUhlakmhWt:Z1OYdaLriPo+9BU/Y8ttype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: c Lavasoft Limited. All Rights Reserved.InternalName: Installer.exeFileVersion: 4.9.2159.4024CompanyName: LavasoftProductName: Web Companion InstallerProductVersion: 4.9.2159.4024FileDescription: Web Companion InstallerOriginalFilename: Installer.exeTranslation: 0x0409 0x04b0

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How to remove MSIL/WebCompanion.C potentially unwanted?

• 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.