PUP.Optional.DriverMax removal guide

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

• Executable code extraction
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (18 unique times)
• At least one IP Address, Domain, or File Name was found in a crypto call
• A named pipe was used for inter-process communication
• 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
• Looks up the external IP address
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Creates or sets a registry key to a long series of bytes, possibly to store a binary or malware config
• Exhibits possible ransomware file modification behavior
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Checks the CPU name from registry, possibly for anti-virtualization
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Collects information to fingerprint the system

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How to determine PUP.Optional.DriverMax?

File Info:
crc32: C59C2DCCmd5: 7f958812a6837106c7ed7af01025056dname: drivermax.exesha1: da609000889f44957af182c066fb4d9273c54ec7sha256: 0df6710cf57524d99c7115b54b71e82313304217a8e057f1cd94782399be9c3asha512: 76dd2aec4e82740d69a48b092eec991d7d87946854294b9f61ff2d2b116e55ae1418e357652bdf669afd8761eaf3d83b6d99474cbeae5ee41f6fe980a02fbed9ssdeep: 98304:AJBumdGFuglWOg2Zwk0JEj1XNsouKr2l9Anj/SMBHqGWi:rmd5glm2Z/0JiXNJilM7SMltWitype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright:                                                                                                     FileVersion:                     CompanyName: Innovative Solutions                                        Comments: This installation was built with Inno Setup.ProductName: DriverMax                                                   ProductVersion: 11.15.0.27                                        FileDescription: DriverMax Setup                                             Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0

PUP.Optional.DriverMax also known as:

How to remove PUP.Optional.DriverMax?

• 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.