What is “NSIS:Amonetize-M [PUP]”?

The NSIS:Amonetize-M [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-M [PUP] virus can do?

• Behavioural detection: Executable code extraction – unpacking
• A file was accessed within the Public folder.
• Executed a command line with /C or /R argument to terminate command shell on completion which can be used to hide execution
• Sample contains Overlay data
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• CAPE extracted potentially suspicious content
• Executed a very long command line or script command which may be indicative of chained commands or obfuscation
• Drops a binary and executes it
• The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing
• Authenticode signature is invalid
• A scripting utility was executed
• Uses Windows utilities to create a scheduled task
• Attempts to identify installed AV products by registry key
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Deletes executed files from disk
• Touches a file containing cookies, possibly for information gathering
• Attempts to execute suspicious powershell command arguments
• Collects information to fingerprint the system

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

File Info:
name: B78184A1F8F8D8BB28EC.mlw
path: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/a60f85a0cb46cd6a8f072afa0cfbeae4a7c26941283221ef9d74e7918469f845
crc32: 4395A27B
md5: b78184a1f8f8d8bb28ece07aab90c1f0
sha1: f9edcaef5f7e03bc35599d49ab0a450e6ab08eda
sha256: a60f85a0cb46cd6a8f072afa0cfbeae4a7c26941283221ef9d74e7918469f845
sha512: 23a036e03f1eb6fb3c904d33c55bf51029c71342ed5c50b71b5a722ae1369c2683309c4b401bce5411c8ad6113760237a6fcb8cb5cb01f092ed73b1da3db2e5e
ssdeep: 12288:CQiG/XSh/Y00n+MBTlPadSfXioRcpMXVJoT:CQiGk/Y8MBTlP0QjcpMXVJoT
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
tlsh: T13A941207FBF29436E0424BB00DB8C1555E377E612E30694871EDAE8DAF7B696C4087E6
sha3_384: 288ce0d0a7287007e2dcc9a2f06c22711488434605222ce73aca2110dad18d68936809430a5ac03a235573876dbb76ab
ep_bytes: 558bec83c4c453565733c08945f08945
timestamp: 1992-06-19 22:22:17

Version Info:
Comments: This installation was built with Inno Setup.
CompanyName: 105                                                         
FileDescription: 105 Setup                                                   
FileVersion:                     
LegalCopyright:                                                                                                     
ProductName: 105                                                         
ProductVersion:                                                   
Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0

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

How to remove NSIS:Amonetize-M [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.