PUP.Optional.TweakBit removal guide

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

• Executable code extraction
• At least one process apparently crashed during execution
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• At least one IP Address, Domain, or File Name was found in a crypto call
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Russian
• Checks the version of Bios, possibly for anti-virtualization
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Attempts to create or modify system certificates
• Collects information to fingerprint the system

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How to determine PUP.Optional.TweakBit?

File Info:
crc32: 8081159Bmd5: 1799ff3584a18af171d28206c5f02c56name: win38991.exesha1: 9b3eeddb9d548eee2203419e34b3328cba07799esha256: 06a0fc20b9a39c2b4f1b75e402c97a244934c1cb285765b39c20dc86d0bb9212sha512: cbfa61654cdd24c5656f0a6f047124fc34cab10ba37543a990e75cf86a88e89f21831f977963b95f66201d49def8f0c875a61903dd1cc9e6611e38e8cca0314cssdeep: 393216:xNoNH5QQnOFibmuwCfGPqLZ9NmCPUNrd0Iw9e7Ls/LSI:xLQnO0b3FO+3mTgvmItype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright xa9 2013-2019 TweakBit Pty LtdFileVersion: 2.2.1.52496CompanyName: TweakBitComments: Driver UpdaterProductName: Driver UpdaterProductVersion: 2.xFileDescription: TweakBit Driver Updater Installation FileOriginalFileName: TweakBit-driver-updater-setup.exeTranslation: 0x0000 0x04b0

PUP.Optional.TweakBit also known as:

How to remove PUP.Optional.TweakBit?

• 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.