Categories: PUA

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: 746EDE8Amd5: 64e4273315d19e1cddb324e883d19f80name: 64E4273315D19E1CDDB324E883D19F80.mlwsha1: 4e9c422dbc71b32084b9d73a54ba27a3720728d9sha256: c0379bc1feb2e6617f83d33193f1d0c613af6275cbe9d1a1f5b0da829651816dsha512: 77b5944852ae67a39183491f1d76bbc0106f13dd18ac94d8254aac532fd9a59b97e262269de6ecc50b26642f927b4e46fee223afa13f4a4c12dd684f02a9c4f6ssdeep: 1536:N7A2nh94jqfmiBW0DEtUXJgC9TYRN6QcIPp59:NM2nh92qHXDEtUXJgAqbprtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows, Nullsoft Installer self-extracting archive

Version Info:

LegalCopyright: Copyright (c) 2016 SafeBytes Software Inc.InternalName: UninstallDriverAssist.exeFileVersion: 1.8.0.36CompanyName: SafeBytes Software Inc.LegalTrademarks: Copyright (c) 2016 SafeBytes Software Inc.ProductName: DriverAssistProductVersion: 1.8.0.36FileDescription: DriverAssistTranslation: 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.
Paul Valéry

I'm a cyber security analyst and data science expert with 5+ years of experience with security software contractors.

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