PUP.Optional.PCSpeedCat removal tips

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

Executable code extraction
Presents an Authenticode digital signature
Creates RWX memory
Reads data out of its own binary image
Drops a binary and executes it
Attempts to modify proxy settings
Anomalous binary characteristics

Related domains:

z.whorecord.xyz

a.tomx.xyz

yahoo.com

How to determine PUP.Optional.PCSpeedCat?


File Info:
crc32: A1348D09
md5: bd07b9e2dc2513602c07cc9d2e7b4f97
name: speedcat.setup.exe
sha1: 83237a32ab7cd6b92c9540f9f1cce5f7c12d9e5c
sha256: 826f72619a43a23f8cf1f73b472a7c062c0ea273fee7f45388b261afb81ad348
sha512: d47b181cc85ecbacd4ba88c9dcf5f65cac5963f77fc0b53c726b160281639e0f2639260b00a1212001e8ee195e793a9a551ee4d950d419438b63bdc264eca2e9
ssdeep: 49152:CsYuZp6kcthtPc93lCR5RdylGsH55WRbDygrbWIFqyop:mHm93QRjclnH55WbDyY
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright:                                                                                                     
FileVersion: 11.2.1              
CompanyName:                                                             
Comments: This installation was built with Inno Setup.
ProductName: Setup                                                       
ProductVersion: 11.2.1                                            
FileDescription: Installer                                                   
Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0

PUP.Optional.PCSpeedCat also known as:

DrWeb	Program.Unwanted.3933
Cylance	Unsafe
VIPRE	Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
K7AntiVirus	Adware ( 0051f3071 )
K7GW	Adware ( 0051f3071 )
Symantec	ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
ClamAV	Win.Malware.Pcspeedcat-6989439-0
Kaspersky	Hoax.Win32.PCRepair.koc
NANO-Antivirus	Trojan.Win32.VaniLoader.gedvih
ViRobot	Adware.Pcspeedcat.2729232
Sophos	InnoMod (PUA)
Invincea	heuristic
McAfee-GW-Edition	BehavesLike.Win32.BadFile.vc
Jiangmin	Hoax.DeceptPCClean.afx
Webroot	W32.Adware.Gen
Antiy-AVL	GrayWare/Win32.SpeedCat.a
Endgame	malicious (high confidence)
ZoneAlarm	Hoax.Win32.PCRepair.koc
Microsoft	PUA:Win32/PCSpeedCat
AhnLab-V3	PUP/Win32.Helper.R282310
VBA32	Adware.Presenoker
Malwarebytes	PUP.Optional.PCSpeedCat
APEX	Malicious
ESET-NOD32	a variant of Win32/VanilLoader.A potentially unwanted
Tencent	Win32.Trojan-psw.Pcrepair.Pfjb
Fortinet	W32/SpeedCat.A!tr
AVG	Win32:UnwantedSig [PUP]
Avast	Win32:UnwantedSig [PUP]
CrowdStrike	win/malicious_confidence_60% (D)

How to remove PUP.Optional.PCSpeedCat?

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.PCSpeedCat removal tips