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.

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: EA293C3Amd5: 414812705d0150bc1af2a594cc9c9087name: 414812705D0150BC1AF2A594CC9C9087.mlwsha1: 96e79178162462dae055b68688e5a658554c3c4asha256: 9fff85e5d56b76c9f87b32bf66de43bd52ce5176543382ca39c0885562752eedsha512: 3f3157567cd20e52b8eedcc78ea6e56e8fd54a65a05f0d9c18c7f4c7762f166b2c339bd431513284cd17ee4d729ba73074bea99f1c56710f361ae01abb3337a6ssdeep: 98304:WrvcH8bsXn9MrWItTspnk4Dss3Ym/EHgIp:mb8MrBspnkjhHHhptype: 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.