What is “PUP.Optional.WinThruster”?

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

• Executable code extraction
• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (1 unique times)
• Creates RWX memory
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• HTTP traffic contains suspicious features which may be indicative of malware related traffic
• Performs some HTTP requests
• Checks the version of Bios, possibly for anti-virtualization
• Collects information to fingerprint the system

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How to determine PUP.Optional.WinThruster?

File Info:
crc32: A624D797md5: 2ed64dcec0ace151b57356112e3e0ad5name: 2ED64DCEC0ACE151B57356112E3E0AD5.mlwsha1: 81e08d7ac86df533b0ed8ab7e6c524be622f7ed9sha256: b73e93bdfeed1c331e8c0b5db5d9fbd1f2eb26f5c448dd6cc48a4ccdd3acb9a7sha512: b19f4940f794790c8528a465a998db7181094fb0b355a06dd4324cb38a9dd4eceb132ecf51876dfdf0634fde1e5caea82d11dcd7d54233fcaf5cd6a9e20006f8ssdeep: 6144:yX9CYNl50e9vOLMesyo56bUXLIr10x6YO2/rA3+iin5Oo/0Hj:g9CYNXBw4esy5r86YV/rAOiI5Oowtype: PE32 executable (DLL) (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright (C) 2012 Systweak Inc. All rights reserved.InternalName: WinThrusterFileVersion: 1.79.69.2455Build Date: 29/07/2010 - 06:49:00UTCCompanyName: Solvusoft CorporationLegalTrademarks: WinThrusterComments: http://www.solvusoft.comProductName: WinThrusterProductVersion: 1.79.69.2455FileDescription: WinThrusterCompanyWebsite: http://www.solvusoft.comTranslation: 0x0409 0x04b0

PUP.Optional.WinThruster also known as:

How to remove PUP.Optional.WinThruster?

• 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.