PUP.Optional.ScamLotto removal guide

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

Executable code extraction
Presents an Authenticode digital signature
Creates RWX memory
Reads data out of its own binary image
Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine PUP.Optional.ScamLotto?


File Info:
crc32: C16E63B2
md5: a5c71cd26fee13c3962f5c88f61be4bd
name: A5C71CD26FEE13C3962F5C88F61BE4BD.mlw
sha1: 98955970d02cbad330ae09f7353353d0dbe62883
sha256: 75781c12c074693840adb016df150b8d4c0ab25650e7911f4b1cf55ed5232691
sha512: abc05bcd976d23ee08a577315f4a124d70ace44bebbfae1a80d2359bb95256fe9c460a4a30d58320d32de6d209c74ae8cec8cdfb4c4239f0f856ed363e0d66aa
ssdeep: 6144:6e34xIcTDBMqEUhpd0i+BZcV6aOw+XMBsA9qZUC:0nDBndHuOIMBsyqX
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows, Nullsoft Installer self-extracting archive

Version Info:
0: [No Data]

PUP.Optional.ScamLotto also known as:

Bkav	W32.AIDetect.malware2
K7AntiVirus	Adware ( 005036461 )
Cynet	Malicious (score: 85)
Cylance	Unsafe
Zillya	Adware.DownwareCRTD.Win32.1260
Sangfor	PUP.Win32.Agent.atDA
Alibaba	Ransom:Application/MyxaH.d4db029d
K7GW	Adware ( 005036461 )
APEX	Malicious
Avast	NSIS:Adware-DA [PUP]
Kaspersky	Trojan-Ransom.NSIS.MyxaH.ptf
NANO-Antivirus	Trojan.Win32.Ransom.ezjeps
Tencent	Nsis.Trojan.Myxah.Lnxv
Sophos	Generic ML PUA (PUA)
McAfee-GW-Edition	Artemis
Emsisoft	Application.AdLoad (A)
Avira	HEUR/AGEN.1112375
Kingsoft	Win32.Troj.Undef.(kcloud)
Microsoft	Trojan:Win32/Zpevdo.B
AegisLab	Trojan.NSIS.MyxaH.4!c
McAfee	Artemis!A5C71CD26FEE
Malwarebytes	PUP.Optional.ScamLotto
AVG	NSIS:Adware-DA [PUP]
Qihoo-360	Generic/Trojan.Ransom.aaf

How to remove PUP.Optional.ScamLotto?

PUP.Optional.ScamLotto removal tool

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.

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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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