PUP.Optional.RKN malicious file

The PUP.Optional.RKN 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.RKN 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
• HTTP traffic contains suspicious features which may be indicative of malware related traffic
• Performs some HTTP requests
• Exhibits possible ransomware file modification behavior
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Attempts to modify proxy settings

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How to determine PUP.Optional.RKN?

File Info:
crc32: A1E00079
md5: c1373c4a01151b6b94c98051933d01ba
name: C1373C4A01151B6B94C98051933D01BA.mlw
sha1: cbf7e87ae68d20a50eec9895e7eb032503bfba5b
sha256: d6492b8b44e092ff8b04605c5c322c7c361440fa63980da0229a6160e7ebda05
sha512: ff0325d176e05445d2d88bbaafb4ab69e8f3706b679ef02a34d5dcb7b0c7afa0a6d7705e4b8ea4a0d697b55dbded8749540dc127aef442f851d075bebdf23144
ssdeep: 49152:x9MxeC/x+VL5BUwe04dWb+yqJvj0kO4vVF:vMxeC/glqwe04dW6yqNQJ4vV
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright:                                                                                                     
FileVersion: 3.0.0.1             
CompanyName: EIPC                                                        
Comments: This installation was built with Inno Setup.
ProductName: 3D Balloons Screensaver                                     
ProductVersion: 3.0.0.1                                           
FileDescription: 3D Balloons Screensaver Setup                               
Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0

PUP.Optional.RKN also known as:

How to remove PUP.Optional.RKN?

• 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.