PUP.Optional.MindSpark malicious file

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

Sample contains Overlay data
Presents an Authenticode digital signature
Authenticode signature is invalid

How to determine PUP.Optional.MindSpark?


File Info:
name: 111EA863AE085D8A5C37.mlw
path: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/26c9d6eef448e56b03863a973e4b8e4247e469316b667a3ad86659f2d17f8ad5
crc32: B1DA1F4A
md5: 111ea863ae085d8a5c37a9982b2705c5
sha1: 3d77dcaab73ad4b44e7f289c92f8cbb1e88d1191
sha256: 26c9d6eef448e56b03863a973e4b8e4247e469316b667a3ad86659f2d17f8ad5
sha512: 0dd93925ad775ac68b9064f5b683136a20971d0f49c22ade881280582eaf42ce93aadd66e9e2343b00dc5e2bb1780064a6f09e632dc5e7cd80cd4c32f6da1962
ssdeep: 768:bFdf4Ops2zcEqZm3sPwpPFNNAJXwI8s14Q31kLdlrO7cJhLWYbC90LO:Bt4Ops2zc55OMZn10qcJhLWsC90C
type: PE32 executable (DLL) (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
tlsh: T1A4436C4B279288F3C4D35734B5B69B3A6FF9AE302C916447CB3205592DB1AD1F329306
sha3_384: bdbbbeeffed48ae4fff287a9524776115c4d84c9de54eef46562e16c39a03ab99fe04ef1fd1c2f866bf6924ba3be0fcc
ep_bytes: ff74240cff74240cff74240ce88e1d00
timestamp: 2011-03-18 12:53:58

Version Info:
CompanyName: TotalRecipeSearch
FileDescription: TotalRecipeSearch Plugin for 32-bit Windows
FileExtents: 14
FileOpenName: TotalRecipeSearch Plugin
FileVersion: 1, 1, 1, 0
InternalName: TotalRecipeSearchPlugin
LegalCopyright: Copyright © 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
LegalTrademarks: 
MIMEType: application/x-totalrecipesearch_14plugin
OriginalFilename: 14Plugin.DLL
ProductName: TotalRecipeSearch Plugin
ProductVersion: 2, 3, 0, 0
Translation: 0x0409 0x04e4

PUP.Optional.MindSpark also known as:

Bkav	W32.AIDetectMalware
Lionic	Adware.Win32.MyWebSearch.2!c
DrWeb	Adware.MyWebSearch.142
CAT-QuickHeal	PUA.Mindsparki1.Gen
Cylance	unsafe
Zillya	Adware.AdLoadCRT.Win32.530
Sangfor	Trojan.Win32.Save.a
CrowdStrike	win/grayware_confidence_100% (W)
Arcabit	PUP.WebToolbar.MyWebSearch
VirIT	PUP.Win32.MindSpark.F
Elastic	malicious (high confidence)
ESET-NOD32	a variant of Win32/Toolbar.MyWebSearch potentially unwanted
Cynet	Malicious (score: 100)
NANO-Antivirus	Riskware.Win32.WebFun.gdsoq
SUPERAntiSpyware	PUP.MyWebSearch/Variant
Avast	Win32:FunWeb-F [PUP]
Tencent	Malware.Win32.Gencirc.115d13eb
Emsisoft	Application.Toolbar (A)
Sophos	Generic Reputation PUA (PUA)
Antiy-AVL	RiskWare[WebToolbar]/Win32.MyWebSearch.acp
Kingsoft	malware.kb.a.984
Microsoft	PUA:Win32/MyWebSearch
ViRobot	Adware.MyWebSearch.56320.DS
GData	Win32.Adware.Mindspark.E
AhnLab-V3	Win-PUP/Mindspark.Exp
VBA32	Adware.MyWebSearch
Malwarebytes	PUP.Optional.MindSpark
Rising	Adware.MindSpark!1.F062 (CLASSIC)
MaxSecure	not-a-virus:WebToolbar.Win32.MyWebSearch.sy
AVG	Win32:FunWeb-F [PUP]
DeepInstinct	MALICIOUS

How to remove PUP.Optional.MindSpark?

PUP.Optional.MindSpark removal tool

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.

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I'm a cyber security analyst and data science expert with 5+ years of experience with security software contractors.

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