PUP.Optional.383Media removal instruction

The PUP.Optional.383Media 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.

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What PUP.Optional.383Media virus can do?

Presents an Authenticode digital signature
Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs
Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine PUP.Optional.383Media?


File Info:
crc32: A10698FA
md5: fcd9044ef9e5c2595f927027f24e6148
name: driverwhiz.exe
sha1: 87fecfafb24643ccef462290a696cac39bfd4c36
sha256: 2d3dcb9aa207b45e7705bed558aa184347ba2d3b5472c91ab0e64961000b298f
sha512: 2778609e0db0cb88644837321c1f81ea629aca4aaf2a8cde941d50675465b262c30461a97fc1c4883ca3cfb1d70f32a1974ca8da4daabcc1eb2d86b24f622fc9
ssdeep: 98304:7ZA+KH/dfaeXwuriiRcOLpLDZmG0ld+gnp3KdT5kD96jserxu5Ho/Z6I:VA+mZXwpibLNQ+gnp3YT5V6I
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows, Nullsoft Installer self-extracting archive

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright (c) 2013 383 Media, Inc.
InternalName: DriverWhizSetup.exe
FileVersion: 2.8.2
CompanyName: 383 Media, Inc.
LegalTrademarks: Copyright (c) 2013 383 Media, Inc.
Comments: Graphical Installer. Copyright (c) 2006 - 2013 unSigned Softworks. http://graphical-installer.com/
ProductName: Driver Whiz
ProductVersion: 2.8.2
FileDescription: Driver Whiz
OriginalFilename: DriverWhizSetup.exe
Translation: 0x0409 0x0000

PUP.Optional.383Media also known as:

MicroWorld-eScan	Application.Deceptor.AOP
McAfee	Artemis!FCD9044EF9E5
Malwarebytes	PUP.Optional.383Media
VIPRE	Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
BitDefender	Application.Deceptor.AOP
K7GW	Riskware ( 0040eff71 )
K7AntiVirus	Riskware ( 0040eff71 )
Arcabit	Application.Deceptor.AOP
ESET-NOD32	a variant of MSIL/383Media.C potentially unwanted
Kaspersky	Hoax.Win32.Whiz.a
Ad-Aware	Application.Deceptor.AOP
Emsisoft	Application.Deceptor.AOP (B)
F-Secure	PotentialRisk.PUA/DriverWhiz.A
DrWeb	Program.Unwanted.1668
TrendMicro	PUA.Win32.383Media.AA
McAfee-GW-Edition	Artemis!PUP
FireEye	Application.Deceptor.AOP
Avira	PUA/DriverWhiz.A
Endgame	malicious (high confidence)
Microsoft	Misleading:Win32/Lodi
ZoneAlarm	Hoax.Win32.Whiz.a
VBA32	SigAdware.SecureInstallerInc
Cylance	Unsafe
Panda	PUP/DriverUpdater
TrendMicro-HouseCall	PUA.Win32.383Media.AA
eGambit	Unsafe.AI_Score_99%
GData	Application.Deceptor.AOP
AVG	FileRepMalware
Avast	FileRepMalware

How to remove PUP.Optional.383Media?

PUP.Optional.383Media removal tool

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.

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