Should I remove “PUA:Win32/Softonic”?

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

• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (2 unique times)
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Performs some HTTP requests
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Spanish (Modern)
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• The executable is compressed using UPX
• Attempts to modify proxy settings

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How to determine PUA:Win32/Softonic?

File Info:
crc32: 8A6B1C12md5: 1c5499ec04dd4699f4900b15a125b846name: Downloader_for_cabos.exesha1: fc6049a98517e041de7e52734fa9b251bf25c22bsha256: dce35a1375da3a8d9546ee877fccf9ae7c56c4c6caf66ba3f303734685877a73sha512: 525c124bd6cbc95a66d46eff7ae8126b3419c6c65109e8fc3a495af2202e869f44a2e9b2721299c5852be3e7f53736e7c212aa7eb034b7f21ec5e58ca1e158bbssdeep: 6144:zCaFcDBDRE80XnG4eTmZX7Jo11QleTfGZTQwPN/8VJ2VhmyPoSUHmK0ZJM:OaF2E803GGZX7u1qIeT7PN/EJ+hmaoSEtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows, UPX compressed
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright (C) 2011InternalName: Softonic DownloaderFileVersion: 1, 32, 4, 0CompanyName: SoftonicProductName: Softonic DownloaderProductVersion: 1, 32, 4, 0FileDescription: Softonic DownloaderOriginalFilename: SoftonicDownloader.exeTranslation: 0x0c0a 0x04b0

PUA:Win32/Softonic also known as:

How to remove PUA:Win32/Softonic?

• 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.