Should I remove “PUA:Win32/Accelerator”?

The PUA:Win32/Accelerator 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 PUA:Win32/Accelerator virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Creates or sets a registry key to a long series of bytes, possibly to store a binary or malware config
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Anomalous binary characteristics

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How to determine PUA:Win32/Accelerator?

File Info:
crc32: 409298BFmd5: 335e9cd6f466ba59c23dae4dc143e468name: yet-another-utorrent-setup.exesha1: 8f459581f5d9e1419bf01de3c86a30388e91494csha256: 408db62151a13345f8f569d057e02585fd6f1b46ffe7c82e2245f9dcb88f4a74sha512: 09510a9a48b4dd8a4f0f535a3a0cba4e1e2c06e8dfd7be06a757feea83719618cd94cb6d05e482a57c7865e72656d2e0a1f6ae910146da9f9944dd01112a671assdeep: 49152:Vyz20dV0YAOaIYkmMAVVVg4TtxgmxKOZoRW8TOg9swLTL1pBxyvjuguBN3qWtNTx:Vyz2ITQVTTPgmxKOZoRWBg9swZpf66Zztype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: xfffd YetAnotheruTorrent LLCProductName: Yet Another uTorrentFileDescription: Yet Another uTorrentFileVersion: 1.9.0.0CompanyName: YetAnotheruTorrent LLCTranslation: 0x0000 0x0000

PUA:Win32/Accelerator also known as:

How to remove PUA:Win32/Accelerator?

• 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.