PUA:Win32/Cain removal guide

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

• Executable code extraction
• 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
• Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs
• Installs WinPCAP
• Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine PUA:Win32/Cain?

File Info:
crc32: E5B19C2Emd5: ea2ef30c99ececb1eda9aa128631ff31name: ca_setup.exesha1: 82407eaf6437d6956f63e85b28c0ec6ca58d298asha256: f98bc99cb8160d4e7f19fb76410ca4fab37c3d3dbfef6123b54c6c78d0be174csha512: a347f79ae64231f514d1c107db6d5ee78d820b5aec97a05af23b04c667394d60f57f5870d0e864111f68225c4c7af933e146b70621d618ad67008e632d28342assdeep: 196608:ikSwsUCo2fDk4F4DulUT6qnOBqhliAi9siR6I0:bR2fg4uS6OOl26I0type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: xFileDescription: Cain & Abel v4.9.56 InstallationFileVersion: CompanyName: x

PUA:Win32/Cain also known as:

How to remove PUA:Win32/Cain?

• 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.