How to remove “PSShutdown (PUA)”?

The PSShutdown (PUA) 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 PSShutdown (PUA) virus can do?

• Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs

How to determine PSShutdown (PUA)?

File Info:
crc32: AB7EEC72
md5: 2e682fc30a0c0035cca4437b8bd34d25
name: psshutdown.exe
sha1: f565857c7fdcc448a9cee9787dc9a4c2d8505291
sha256: abe09365d2a025897eb96bcbcfac61c37aa698fc7a2d7db1fecd1fd6640ad9cf
sha512: 8e2037ece39fed21293862299346ac09b158ae0f6bc852f93d58e44327cc195d38b3f3656cb328ae5d67a1fe7e60d91bfb8d48ef498e9e3a471453bb198da40f
ssdeep: 3072:lbiu4wry/iOJrt8dcQ63oL8mK8+AtJSN:lbiQyC6p3oLxQB
type: PE32 executable (console) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright (C) 1999-2006 Mark Russinovich
InternalName: PsShutdown
FileVersion: 2.51
CompanyName: Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
PrivateBuild: 
LegalTrademarks: 
Comments: 
ProductName: Sysinternals PsShutdown
SpecialBuild: 
ProductVersion: 2.51
FileDescription: Shutdown, logoff and power manage local and remote systems
OriginalFilename: psshutdown.exe
Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0

PSShutdown (PUA) also known as:

How to remove PSShutdown (PUA)?

• 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.