PUP.Optional.Soft32Downloader malicious file

The PUP.Optional.Soft32Downloader 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.

What PUP.Optional.Soft32Downloader virus can do?

• Sample contains Overlay data
• Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE
• Performs HTTP requests potentially not found in PCAP.
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• The executable is compressed using UPX
• Authenticode signature is invalid
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Harvests cookies for information gathering

How to determine PUP.Optional.Soft32Downloader?

File Info:
name: 75EDEBC0FF3E2ED7E935.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/65a6396257b9fce6bdd979a15ce0911370a4d1625cc0acf1b90ddf3aa790360fcrc32: F5DFBD53md5: 75edebc0ff3e2ed7e9355790a2a9ddb3sha1: 3624b7ffa246de26befd3cbae76b209fe5f14cb0sha256: 65a6396257b9fce6bdd979a15ce0911370a4d1625cc0acf1b90ddf3aa790360fsha512: cf2bd69a3a3dc9488bd594d28420abae47afd90139d9602ead3b16cd3a0ddf0371f58050fd105df558b1a47034a312ed9d942ac811c2ed9fcefcc7c34f4b6aeassdeep: 6144:Fah+TO0g4oZwLk/MX9LuantRPFi0e9pREOqTZyxPTC62LA9rJTqsBrPkopPqX0R7:FE+O04Zca8RnXFi0e9fAtydT+U9dTfBjtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T12A8412DAF3401C64E52A003B599346A36656E5C9386ECB133F28BD1FFEE5B139E07158sha3_384: bb8f6d9f473efcdf401ab58ff5871a6a9184eb5dfeb5ba64151630e35300590af9898272566e4dc0bd8ced170417bb01ep_bytes: 60be00104a008dbe0000f6ff57eb0b90timestamp: 2010-12-16 04:33:34
Version Info:
CompanyName: Soft32.comFileDescription: Soft32 Download ManagerFileVersion: 1.0.0InternalName: Soft32 Download ManagerLegalCopyright: © Soft32.comOriginalFilename: soft32-downloader-1.0.0.0.exeProductName: Soft32 Download ManagerProductVersion: 1.0.0Translation: 0x0409 0x04e4

PUP.Optional.Soft32Downloader also known as:

How to remove PUP.Optional.Soft32Downloader?

• 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.