PUA:Win32/AskToolbar removal

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

• Executable code extraction
• Creates RWX memory
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs
• Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine PUA:Win32/AskToolbar?

File Info:
crc32: 87C9C43Fmd5: 9f0ee639af9888e84f8df7be435bdfddname: autumn-woods.exesha1: fbe96684c45b5a7649b89fd316fdb161dc64dbddsha256: a3d7073296e817024064740f890d0963038cb644bce8bbbf61eea00081c323f8sha512: 37bff454fb1268b19dafffe88f32dfea5bc47e0a1c3543fbebb78ff684d8bcaa569bbca8753f56a547e097b582f60ba9b77d0168396aaee3df604a565cc13248ssdeep: 98304:2LtDUmiG6yBWxQWkY3kcaQ9dO5Jy9Jbq0O:2LtQXj3ip5oiFtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows, Nullsoft Installer self-extracting archive
Version Info:
0: [No Data]

PUA:Win32/AskToolbar also known as:

How to remove PUA:Win32/AskToolbar?

• 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.