How to remove "PUP.Optional.Softcnapp"?

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

Presents an Authenticode digital signature
Repeatedly searches for a not-found process, may want to run with startbrowser=1 option
Unconventionial binary language: Chinese (Simplified)
Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Chinese (Simplified)
Queries information on disks, possibly for anti-virtualization
Network activity contains more than one unique useragent.
Attempts to modify proxy settings

Related domains:

api.ip138.com

dwoncdn.xiald.com

down.xiald.com

dwoncdn2.xiald.com

www.9973.com

xzqtj.xiald.com

How to determine PUP.Optional.Softcnapp?


File Info:
crc32: A871DABD
md5: 5ef2ab06dd30706f49fab71e814f8183
name: apk___u00199295_193_870482.exe
sha1: b103f9c2e4d8a40c34c432946702d8165b26901a
sha256: d1dafc97c65c5d29235c3635a7f1ffe1bd8f32c12e75180954be2938558d18c2
sha512: ffc8b0b2b658d7cbb55079dc97922f833ce07bb64a4f46ca710ebcbf1e1d687963882b7272b23ce009d282771bc1b041e780626c9137fd356e7b7a1ebb7c187a
ssdeep: 49152:4Jz9BBklwi4oXf2lVfw3MHaK9YtF/bHJO3RTGh:gBB0ws2LfzHaKmMM
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright (C) 2018
InternalName: x9ad8x901fx4e0bx8f7dx5668
FileVersion: 1.5.8.19123
CompanyName: x9ad8x901fx4e0bx8f7dx5668
ProductName: x9ad8x901fx4e0bx8f7dx5668
ProductVersion: 1,5,8,19123
FileDescription: x9ad8x901fx4e0bx8f7dx5668
OriginalFilename: Install.exe
Translation: 0x0804 0x04b0

PUP.Optional.Softcnapp also known as:

MicroWorld-eScan	Gen:Variant.Ulise.93227
McAfee	PUP-XJH-QB
Cylance	Unsafe
VIPRE	Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
Sangfor	Malware
K7AntiVirus	Adware ( 004d9e2c1 )
BitDefender	Gen:Variant.Ulise.93227
K7GW	Adware ( 004d9e2c1 )
Invincea	heuristic
Symantec	ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
ESET-NOD32	a variant of Win32/Softcnapp.J potentially unwanted
APEX	Malicious
GData	Gen:Variant.Ulise.93227
Kaspersky	not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Agent.xxyqqy
Alibaba	AdWare:Win32/Softcnapp.70e124d5
NANO-Antivirus	Riskware.Win32.Softcnapp.grzwhi
ViRobot	Adware.Softcnapp.2206120.A
Avast	Win32:AdwareX-gen [Adw]
Tencent	Malware.Win32.Gencirc.10b88fde
Endgame	malicious (high confidence)
Emsisoft	Gen:Variant.Ulise.93227 (B)
Comodo	Malware@#2w32pnkzembsn
DrWeb	Adware.Softcnapp.119
Zillya	Adware.Agent.Win32.147488
TrendMicro	TROJ_FRS.VSNTLH19
McAfee-GW-Edition	PUP-XJH-QB
MaxSecure	Trojan.Malware.74728229.susgen
FireEye	Gen:Variant.Ulise.93227
Sophos	Generic PUA LB (PUA)
Cyren	W32/Trojan.DEQC-6345
Jiangmin	Adware.Agent.alqp
Webroot	W32.Adware.Gen
Arcabit	Trojan.Ulise.D16C2B
AegisLab	Adware.Win32.Agent.2!c
ZoneAlarm	not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Agent.xxyqqy
Microsoft	PUA:Win32/CoinMiner
AhnLab-V3	PUP/Win32.Softcnapp.R306983
ALYac	Gen:Variant.Ulise.93227
MAX	malware (ai score=99)
VBA32	BScope.Adware.Puwaders
Malwarebytes	PUP.Optional.Softcnapp
TrendMicro-HouseCall	TROJ_FRS.VSNTLH19
Rising	Adware.Downloader!1.BBEC (CLOUD)
Yandex	PUA.Agent!
SentinelOne	DFI – Suspicious PE
eGambit	Unsafe.AI_Score_82%
Fortinet	Riskware/Softcnapp
Ad-Aware	Gen:Variant.Ulise.93227
AVG	Win32:AdwareX-gen [Adw]
Panda	Trj/Genetic.gen
CrowdStrike	win/malicious_confidence_60% (D)

How to remove PUP.Optional.Softcnapp?

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.

How to remove “PUP.Optional.Softcnapp”?