PUP.Optional.WebWatcher malicious file

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

• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs

How to determine PUP.Optional.WebWatcher?

File Info:
crc32: 65D4EE62
md5: 46d4249ad8546636180b898f3eaa3c0e
name: updr_8254_1200.exe
sha1: d9b3083265d66822c2b4e25c224f15e24a8d3bbb
sha256: d6e96c84710fe04b0dac3e779d98aa149260415bebc29c4422c8f4e8f9164cc2
sha512: 982a706947d8bf0d76a4b0420d00dbd518cca15869d6db1e3e606163b6c6b32e377731167283294208edd865a9e3c3915bb120564caf878c23ea5d9a2895ec16
ssdeep: 3072:eL/reGlCBKBdNl8EZXo9JbO37zhOYwRD75zvlQ36pi:O/rexBKbx2bOXhj8D7BK36g
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: 
InternalName: 
FileVersion: 8, 2, 54, 1200
CompanyName: 
PrivateBuild: 
LegalTrademarks: 
Comments: 
ProductName: 
OLESelfRegister: 
SpecialBuild: 
ProductVersion: 8, 2, 54, 1200
FileDescription: 
OriginalFilename: 
Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0

PUP.Optional.WebWatcher also known as:

How to remove PUP.Optional.WebWatcher?

• 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.