PUP.Optional.SafeBytes malicious file

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

Presents an Authenticode digital signature
Reads data out of its own binary image
Performs some HTTP requests
Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs
Anomalous binary characteristics

Related domains:

edgedl.gvt1.com

update.googleapis.com

How to determine PUP.Optional.SafeBytes?


File Info:
crc32: 746EDE8A
md5: 64e4273315d19e1cddb324e883d19f80
name: 64E4273315D19E1CDDB324E883D19F80.mlw
sha1: 4e9c422dbc71b32084b9d73a54ba27a3720728d9
sha256: c0379bc1feb2e6617f83d33193f1d0c613af6275cbe9d1a1f5b0da829651816d
sha512: 77b5944852ae67a39183491f1d76bbc0106f13dd18ac94d8254aac532fd9a59b97e262269de6ecc50b26642f927b4e46fee223afa13f4a4c12dd684f02a9c4f6
ssdeep: 1536:N7A2nh94jqfmiBW0DEtUXJgC9TYRN6QcIPp59:NM2nh92qHXDEtUXJgAqbpr
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows, Nullsoft Installer self-extracting archive

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright (c) 2016 SafeBytes Software Inc.
InternalName: UninstallDriverAssist.exe
FileVersion: 1.8.0.36
CompanyName: SafeBytes Software Inc.
LegalTrademarks: Copyright (c) 2016 SafeBytes Software Inc.
ProductName: DriverAssist
ProductVersion: 1.8.0.36
FileDescription: DriverAssist
Translation: 0x0409 0x04e4

PUP.Optional.SafeBytes also known as:

Cylance	Unsafe
K7AntiVirus	Riskware ( 0049f6ae1 )
K7GW	Riskware ( 0049f6ae1 )
Cyren	W32/Application.TQZW-6275
Symantec	PUA.Gen.3
Kaspersky	HEUR:Hoax.Win32.DeceptPCClean.gen
DrWeb	Program.Unwanted.3716
Sophos	DriverAssist (PUA)
Jiangmin	Trojan.Agentb.ewg
Webroot	W32.Safebytes.Security
Microsoft	PUA:Win32/SpeedingUpMyPC
ZoneAlarm	HEUR:Hoax.Win32.DeceptPCClean.gen
Malwarebytes	PUP.Optional.SafeBytes
Panda	PUP/SystemCare
Paloalto	generic.ml
Qihoo-360	Win32/Adware.DeceptPCClean.HoMASOUA

How to remove PUP.Optional.SafeBytes?

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.SafeBytes malicious file