PUA:Win32/Aquarius removal tips

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

• Executable code extraction
• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (1 unique times)
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Creates or sets a registry key to a long series of bytes, possibly to store a binary or malware config
• Creates a hidden or system file

How to determine PUA:Win32/Aquarius?

File Info:
crc32: C09CA699
md5: 4371cb30510e1d349de512feb8b60f76
name: 4371CB30510E1D349DE512FEB8B60F76.mlw
sha1: 71b5de259fcf09edfbdddf126703c24b4bebf3c3
sha256: ff607e2ff498ac8dc62e1e5c87506b363f88188a4f5da2cdb8dde755477d6cb5
sha512: b8b08ba469ff613ad7bd42c4acf062812b48a99c6b2046ea0fb4905489f302320e4387a07b529b71b2653af9ad6539f471fd3f0bd412173f14996f4831ffef36
ssdeep: 24576:UnaXzrmW37e5+OBjNG0uVUneayegXmp7XLi0gWQnhCuHh47zqEkS3rJQBtUkBg3:UaTi57bBg2p7XLGnhCuHSyIinXBg3
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright xa9 Aquarius Soft Pte Ltd                                                                   
FileVersion: 7.0.12              
CompanyName: Aquarius Soft Pte Ltd                                       
Comments: This installation was built with Inno Setup.
ProductName: PC Remote Shutdown Pro Server                               
ProductVersion: 7.0.12              
FileDescription: PC Remote Shutdown                                          
Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0

PUA:Win32/Aquarius also known as:

How to remove PUA:Win32/Aquarius?

• 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.