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.

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

Related domains:

How to determine PUP.Optional.WinTonic?

File Info:
crc32: D3BD41A8md5: de9655cfb96f946422488a618df7132ename: drivertonic.exesha1: a2e61ca9dcb0aa8b14cf1e6db2be19fa1f8674basha256: 230444de497f62f0b722fa16f075e097be7bcb6579e055bdb1a5a8cc37fae51esha512: 8f6e20e7d0316fd7ee553ee5af7429a606be652d002406964209f95b160e20a2a3440721b91706c5900a9a558780fdd26846a3b0e434a26f5343310c2ff61b35ssdeep: 24576:iCdxte/80jYLT3U1jfsWai8XPvNKg/gCfM0eT4nwdQZ:zw80cTsjkWai8dKgDxoGZtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright xa9 pctonics.com 2018FileVersion: 1.0.0.7CompanyName: pctonics.comProductName: Driver TonicProductVersion: 1.0.0.7FileDescription: Driver Tonic SetupOriginalFilename: dtn.exeTranslation: 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.