Should I remove "PUP.Optional.PCVARK"?

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

Presents an Authenticode digital signature
The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
Creates a hidden or system file
Attempts to modify proxy settings
Anomalous binary characteristics

Related domains:

ins.winmagician.com

hhzoe21ro4.execute-api.us-east-1.amazonaws.com

How to determine PUP.Optional.PCVARK?


File Info:
crc32: 75AD4418
md5: 91f58772c52f55639b6719801b688501
name: winmagician.exe
sha1: 9894344077011196843a3a10acd35909b160a756
sha256: 7ed501a0bb0011604f5f01293a8f623455dcabbf6ca51eb979b4b56fda7dece0
sha512: cd6623dddee248d0c46928d7dcac2708bdeadd9a692d204465c65ec480bc91bc493f62b945b6f5a7e9bddf2659ea82e62bc78d4b6dab6a1ecc926419ac59e2b4
ssdeep: 196608:NCKhvkr/JzAtaI9roXt8QU6TEEzoelkAukZW6WsEjFv0nE:E2srxAttE62EEGM46ExME
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright xa9 winmagician.com 2019
FileVersion: 1.0.0.21
CompanyName: winmagician.com
ProductName: Win Magician
ProductVersion: 1.0.0.21
FileDescription: Win Magician Setup
OriginalFilename: winmagician.exe
Translation: 0x0809 0x04b0

PUP.Optional.PCVARK also known as:

Bkav	W32.AIDetectVM.malware2
Qihoo-360	HEUR/QVM10.2.B5FF.Malware.Gen
Malwarebytes	PUP.Optional.PCVARK
Sangfor	Malware
TrendMicro-HouseCall	PUA.Win32.WinMagician.A
Alibaba	RiskWare:MSIL/Tonic.d36e166d
APEX	Malicious
Comodo	ApplicUnwnt@#50s0hgjqx34j
DrWeb	Program.Unwanted.4421
TrendMicro	PUA.Win32.WinMagician.A
GData	Win32.Application.Agent.NZ9CP7
Webroot	W32.Trojan.Gen
Endgame	malicious (high confidence)
eGambit	Unsafe.AI_Score_99%
Fortinet	Riskware/Tonic
CrowdStrike	win/malicious_confidence_60% (W)

How to remove PUP.Optional.PCVARK?

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.

Should I remove “PUP.Optional.PCVARK”?