What is “PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemProtector”?

The PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemProtector 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 PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemProtector virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Creates RWX memory
• Possible date expiration check, exits too soon after checking local time
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• A process created a hidden window
• Attempts to modify Internet Explorer’s start page
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Performs some HTTP requests
• Checks for the presence of known windows from debuggers and forensic tools
• Attempts to repeatedly call a single API many times in order to delay analysis time
• Creates or sets a registry key to a long series of bytes, possibly to store a binary or malware config
• Network activity contains more than one unique useragent.
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities

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How to determine PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemProtector?

File Info:
crc32: FF8E9FE2md5: 83ad8cafc55df671df088bffd621e552name: pc-wizard_2010.1.95-setup.exesha1: 4fed8acb96c5fb34bb0d1b1eb54aa8a61cabf54esha256: c907b1c6854b3399385c7882ac200037b276e930be35d2b3c99ebe880e428b59sha512: 50ec2ff48503e091e1aed55b856814deebcf2656d8de7b59c59a8dc47d8f7bafe66ac187bcc50404102690b98497b7ba0534d1cdfd979fc0b3eefe5e2e6cb3c7ssdeep: 98304:x855Nf/XEMeA1+fBeioNFpR31psGLpstenVKqCNkQeEZTqa:+5jHfeAYZuNFpRIGLitetCupEZDtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright:                                                                                                     FileVersion: 2010.1.95           CompanyName: CPUID                                                       Comments: This installation was built with Inno Setup.ProductName: PC Wizard 2010                                              ProductVersion: 2010.1.95           FileDescription: PC Wizard 2010 Setup                                        Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0

PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemProtector also known as:

How to remove PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemProtector?

• 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.