PUP.Optional.OpenCandy removal tips

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

• Executable code extraction
• Creates RWX memory
• Possible date expiration check, exits too soon after checking local time
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Drops a binary and executes it
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• 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
• Mimics the file times of a Windows system file
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Anomalous binary characteristics
• Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities

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How to determine PUP.Optional.OpenCandy?

File Info:
crc32: 7614DA4Amd5: d8fd2e61ada34ea4a373a5c45b833440name: internationalprimopdf0.exesha1: 7283e8ac3398b475ab249b08001a4a08a0a4d022sha256: da9ed103a793d928eb519bf73efa06b3434da3e0e7898dfc6e6678beabf4f91dsha512: fbac5b463f23d1a3f90f2cee1567b03a4424dc73e6ce482f139a6e258c70103b2edfd0e515ec4e5910351056a4e818ef2771e2bff1f65c8961117fa718fea585ssdeep: 196608:NnXeUMZOvbdjtMVrJ5iAUhwdj1Dn9UDAW0H/1L:NnXehZORx495igP9UDe5type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
0: [No Data]

PUP.Optional.OpenCandy also known as:

How to remove PUP.Optional.OpenCandy?

• 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.