PUP.Optional.DriverUpdate removal

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

Presents an Authenticode digital signature
Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Japanese

Related domains:

z.whorecord.xyz

a.tomx.xyz

apps-api.slimwareutilities.com

trk.slimwareutilities.com

How to determine PUP.Optional.DriverUpdate?


File Info:
crc32: 85580B8F
md5: 4a258680f01772c520779256b1efe362
name: DriverUpdate-setup-d2a720da-ee1a-402d-826f-b5385d5c29ef.exe
sha1: 94408f92851bff803c88ce73053c515b5f74ced7
sha256: 642823849d792a762d5b283a990b7a34d6bce857f4e22a3799b223fdaabb5cfe
sha512: dcf71e342f8b1f67c719b162d183184df866e5008150e5f5c894ccf956fa19d4c9310d9fac5e8dcbac03ead2fded5380c3378fbae67df2825926313f7797b5b8
ssdeep: 12288:/ffWVL8+X/TG0HFuEXgZni2b0jlt5Sw+4I8JsfAm+:fSC+sh+
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright 2011-2016 Slimware Utilities Holdings, Inc.
InternalName: LittleInstaller
FileVersion: 2.24.5.32
CompanyName: Slimware Utilities Holdings, Inc.
ProductName: DriverUpdate
ProductVersion: 2.24.5.32
FileDescription: DriverUpdate Setup Wizard
OriginalFilename: DriverUpdate-setup.exe
Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0

PUP.Optional.DriverUpdate also known as:

F-Prot	W32/SlimWare.E.gen!Eldorado
GData	Win32.Application.DriverUpdater.D
DrWeb	Program.Unwanted.4774
Cyren	W32/SlimWare.E.gen!Eldorado
Antiy-AVL	GrayWare/Win32.Slimware.a
Endgame	malicious (high confidence)
VBA32	Adware.FakeDriverUpdate.gen
Malwarebytes	PUP.Optional.DriverUpdate
ESET-NOD32	a variant of Win32/Slimware.A potentially unwanted
Rising	PUA.Slimware!8.F118 (CLOUD)
eGambit	Unsafe.AI_Score_96%
Fortinet	W32/SlimWare.C!tr

How to remove PUP.Optional.DriverUpdate?

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.

PUP.Optional.DriverUpdate removal