NSIS:Amonetize-F [PUP] removal instruction

The NSIS:Amonetize-F [PUP] 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.

Gridinsoft Anti-Malware

Removing PC viruses manually may take hours and may damage your PC in the process. We recommend using GridinSoft Anti-Malware for virus removal. Allows to complete scan and cure your PC during the trial period.

DOWNLOAD NOW

6-day free trial available.

What NSIS:Amonetize-F [PUP] virus can do?

• SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug)
• Behavioural detection: Executable code extraction – unpacking
• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (1 unique times)
• Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE
• Creates RWX memory
• Anomalous file deletion behavior detected (10+)
• Guard pages use detected – possible anti-debugging.
• Dynamic (imported) function loading detected
• A named pipe was used for inter-process communication
• Starts servers listening on 127.0.0.1:0
• Enumerates running processes
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• A process created a hidden window
• Authenticode signature is invalid
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Behavioural detection: Injection (inter-process)
• A possible heap spray exploit has been detected
• Steals private information from local Internet browsers
• Attempts to create or modify a Browser Helper Object
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Harvests cookies for information gathering

How to determine NSIS:Amonetize-F [PUP]?

File Info:
name: 431CE222A5A8D85A6548.mlw
path: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/93c550374c3b09365e4aaecb1763c6b4cc2882d9cba9d412130599d0b0058478
crc32: 9736DFF0
md5: 431ce222a5a8d85a65487ded323b338a
sha1: 05abd4dd9ed1681e825192eebebd4b8b418ca5b0
sha256: 93c550374c3b09365e4aaecb1763c6b4cc2882d9cba9d412130599d0b0058478
sha512: d8a939c05be0a125b90ee71878bfe5f26776baeb5e9352c0bb6f37f741781e4d2015ed96ef63b05c3be6cf29f9ca86e2888b06c9f39066cdefcfbd64c8281aa5
ssdeep: 12288:qmm3USBXG4GjeZHkwuPikQ7lKH5p5H9x10eZHkwuriZQZlKh5pQxlMjVWe:qT3USBXG4GjeZEXi37l6Br10eZEjiOZg
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
tlsh: T1B0D423DB1FE15133DACA707A4B30EBADCBB0A94884F745D64B660EA97ED23D72910540
sha3_384: 949bd63c01872686d6c8e4bb385f495c91f40438397beafca03d27ab2c4041c028f5d8fc863d152d2585179b850e5e6c
ep_bytes: 81ec8001000053555633db57895c2418
timestamp: 2009-12-05 22:50:52

Version Info:
CompanyName: Media Watch
CompanyWebsite: 
FileDescription: 
FileVersion: 1.1
LegalCopyright: 
ProductName: Media Watch home 754
ProductVersion: 1.1
Translation: 0x0000 0x04e4

NSIS:Amonetize-F [PUP] also known as:

How to remove NSIS:Amonetize-F [PUP]?

• 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.