NSIS:Amonetize-G [PUP] removal guide

The NSIS:Amonetize-G [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.

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What NSIS:Amonetize-G [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)
• Creates RWX memory
• Possible date expiration check, exits too soon after checking local time
• 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)
• Steals private information from local Internet browsers
• Attempts to create or modify a Browser Helper Object
• Harvests cookies for information gathering

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

File Info:
name: 6432DE5113448D258E87.mlw
path: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/6c9b9bc674876fa9c0adefa226792181af289ab055074df606fc970e03e3e2b2
crc32: F4FB470E
md5: 6432de5113448d258e87a297c33af685
sha1: 9fab7a058707150415d58a55bfcde68450acfb65
sha256: 6c9b9bc674876fa9c0adefa226792181af289ab055074df606fc970e03e3e2b2
sha512: 5ca29dde5830290967e05ae6aa9a0795ea4d22c0680e00324566e1cbc60155b657d020fb9395e2a9cd21aa62615b47b49a59677badecc785dcaa58bec9f170eb
ssdeep: 12288:UeiuG4GjeZHkwuPikQ7lKH5p5H9x1teZHkwuliXQTlKB5pixyiRL:UkG4GjeZEXi37l6Br1teZEdigTl26wQL
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
tlsh: T1EBD423EB1FE34533D9CA713E1B30FA5ED7B1B95880D3A6868F9A1EB93ED22C21550150
sha3_384: b6c8a1ef0bb047864e6c893dd2af81f006d08b2fe9185e0cd394948f02d78246a806c2156f037f315219650adfd54161
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 4427
ProductVersion: 1.1
Translation: 0x0000 0x04e4

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

How to remove NSIS:Amonetize-G [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.