PUA:Win32/InstallerMonetizer removal guide

The PUA:Win32/InstallerMonetizer 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/InstallerMonetizer 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
• Performs some HTTP requests
• Unconventionial binary language: Chinese (Simplified)
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Chinese (Simplified)
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Sniffs keystrokes
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Attempts to modify proxy settings

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How to determine PUA:Win32/InstallerMonetizer?

File Info:
crc32: CED71ECBmd5: bcff1ff344816c5c57c5c5f861abc2a4name: chakanqi.exesha1: d976cc8996607872f80433dbc8ce15aaa7f8d69fsha256: d42ac840f0ba784d11e92703df87f104d011521b4631e502658af8a0d411af2asha512: 1981895e71e10f11491a24f301e96cbcd8d84d8e4ebcfe47c4faf18234fa62828e586d529fbd6a629906560e6c787aa2c1b9264c38c6cde07e81634dff9d4569ssdeep: 12288:sKZXp0oLx+44pHuISRoHqyZj7MWtbYSFwKeAu5WEHDtKOmAfFxryzk:1Hdn4uoHqg7MWhYzvAu53Aeuktype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright (C) 2011 by CFSoftInternalName: lookpass.exeFileVersion: 6.8.0.0CompanyName: CFSoftProductName: Super Asterisk password viewerProductVersion: 6.8.0.0FileDescription: Super Asterisk password viewerOriginalFilename: lookpass.exeTranslation: 0x0804 0x04b0

PUA:Win32/InstallerMonetizer also known as:

How to remove PUA:Win32/InstallerMonetizer?

• 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.