PUP.Optional.InstallMonetizer removal instruction

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

• Executable code extraction
• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (1 unique times)
• Creates RWX memory
• 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
• Checks for the presence of known windows from debuggers and forensic tools
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Detects VirtualBox through the presence of a registry key

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How to determine PUP.Optional.InstallMonetizer?

File Info:
crc32: EA293C3A
md5: 414812705d0150bc1af2a594cc9c9087
name: 414812705D0150BC1AF2A594CC9C9087.mlw
sha1: 96e79178162462dae055b68688e5a658554c3c4a
sha256: 9fff85e5d56b76c9f87b32bf66de43bd52ce5176543382ca39c0885562752eed
sha512: 3f3157567cd20e52b8eedcc78ea6e56e8fd54a65a05f0d9c18c7f4c7762f166b2c339bd431513284cd17ee4d729ba73074bea99f1c56710f361ae01abb3337a6
ssdeep: 98304:WrvcH8bsXn9MrWItTspnk4Dss3Ym/EHgIp:mb8MrBspnkjhHHhp
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: www.FreeLiveTVSoftware.com                                                                          
FileVersion: 9.2                 
CompanyName: www.FreeLiveTVSoftware.com                                  
Comments: This installation was built with Inno Setup.
ProductName: Stream Live TV                                              
ProductVersion: 9.2                 
FileDescription: Stream Live TV Setup                                        
Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0

PUP.Optional.InstallMonetizer also known as:

How to remove PUP.Optional.InstallMonetizer?

• 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.