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.

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.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/a60f85a0cb46cd6a8f072afa0cfbeae4a7c26941283221ef9d74e7918469f845crc32: 4395A27Bmd5: b78184a1f8f8d8bb28ece07aab90c1f0sha1: f9edcaef5f7e03bc35599d49ab0a450e6ab08edasha256: a60f85a0cb46cd6a8f072afa0cfbeae4a7c26941283221ef9d74e7918469f845sha512: 23a036e03f1eb6fb3c904d33c55bf51029c71342ed5c50b71b5a722ae1369c2683309c4b401bce5411c8ad6113760237a6fcb8cb5cb01f092ed73b1da3db2e5essdeep: 12288:CQiG/XSh/Y00n+MBTlPadSfXioRcpMXVJoT:CQiGk/Y8MBTlP0QjcpMXVJoTtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T13A941207FBF29436E0424BB00DB8C1555E377E612E30694871EDAE8DAF7B696C4087E6sha3_384: 288ce0d0a7287007e2dcc9a2f06c22711488434605222ce73aca2110dad18d68936809430a5ac03a235573876dbb76abep_bytes: 558bec83c4c453565733c08945f08945timestamp: 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.