Should I remove “PUP.Optional.WinTonic”?

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

• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (1 unique times)
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• At least one IP Address, Domain, or File Name was found in a crypto call
• Performs some HTTP requests
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Attempts to modify proxy settings

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How to determine PUP.Optional.WinTonic?

File Info:
crc32: D3BD41A8
md5: de9655cfb96f946422488a618df7132e
name: drivertonic.exe
sha1: a2e61ca9dcb0aa8b14cf1e6db2be19fa1f8674ba
sha256: 230444de497f62f0b722fa16f075e097be7bcb6579e055bdb1a5a8cc37fae51e
sha512: 8f6e20e7d0316fd7ee553ee5af7429a606be652d002406964209f95b160e20a2a3440721b91706c5900a9a558780fdd26846a3b0e434a26f5343310c2ff61b35
ssdeep: 24576:iCdxte/80jYLT3U1jfsWai8XPvNKg/gCfM0eT4nwdQZ:zw80cTsjkWai8dKgDxoGZ
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright xa9 pctonics.com 2018
FileVersion: 1.0.0.7
CompanyName: pctonics.com
ProductName: Driver Tonic
ProductVersion: 1.0.0.7
FileDescription: Driver Tonic Setup
OriginalFilename: dtn.exe
Translation: 0x0809 0x04b0

PUP.Optional.WinTonic also known as:

How to remove PUP.Optional.WinTonic?

• 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.