Should I remove “PUA:Win32/PcMechanic”?

The PUA:Win32/PcMechanic 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/PcMechanic 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
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Drops a binary and executes it
• HTTP traffic contains suspicious features which may be indicative of malware related traffic
• Performs some HTTP requests
• Collects information about installed applications
• Attempts to modify proxy settings

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How to determine PUA:Win32/PcMechanic?

File Info:
crc32: 03B499E2md5: a1096686e031878f5c8af2c86b5c7db4name: registry-booster_6-1-5-0_fr_64738.exesha1: aa1007d2bbf7b8afdccaa1f3ad29779d698bb0d2sha256: c0f6759e75a45577a3802e44157298f258c05286843864deb05b31323ce7b268sha512: 68f72be9e7c6095a2a4f7913953cc9ff5f910ca8ccb60710ea8f463a0c30a94f72e9c6aeb153b2473ac99719e3decbc4dc76dd1cc6695ee4c8ef2dbbb360dae6ssdeep: 98304:KnSetGNlnZos5yfCAtTsNYSvpRTpQgxqOYt9BFdZKLzw:OCBoHfrRsNPpAOYnDXKYtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright xa9 Uniblue Systems Limited                                                                 FileVersion: 6.1.5.0             CompanyName: Uniblue Systems Limited                                     Comments: This installation was built with Inno Setup.ProductName: RegistryBooster                                             ProductVersion: 6.1.5.0                                           FileDescription: RegistryBooster Setup                                       Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0

PUA:Win32/PcMechanic also known as:

How to remove PUA:Win32/PcMechanic?

• 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.