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.

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: C09CA699md5: 4371cb30510e1d349de512feb8b60f76name: 4371CB30510E1D349DE512FEB8B60F76.mlwsha1: 71b5de259fcf09edfbdddf126703c24b4bebf3c3sha256: ff607e2ff498ac8dc62e1e5c87506b363f88188a4f5da2cdb8dde755477d6cb5sha512: b8b08ba469ff613ad7bd42c4acf062812b48a99c6b2046ea0fb4905489f302320e4387a07b529b71b2653af9ad6539f471fd3f0bd412173f14996f4831ffef36ssdeep: 24576:UnaXzrmW37e5+OBjNG0uVUneayegXmp7XLi0gWQnhCuHh47zqEkS3rJQBtUkBg3:UaTi57bBg2p7XLGnhCuHSyIinXBg3type: 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.