PUP.Optional.WinZipMalwareProtector removal

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

• Executable code extraction
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• At least one IP Address, Domain, or File Name was found in a crypto call
• A named pipe was used for inter-process communication
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• A process created a hidden window
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Creates or sets a registry key to a long series of bytes, possibly to store a binary or malware config
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Checks the version of Bios, possibly for anti-virtualization
• Checks the CPU name from registry, possibly for anti-virtualization
• Attempts to modify browser security settings
• Attempts to create or modify system certificates
• Collects information to fingerprint the system
• Anomalous binary characteristics
• Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities

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How to determine PUP.Optional.WinZipMalwareProtector?

File Info:
crc32: 5F960872md5: 754f523c411d838ec416193de39fb613name: wzmp_10.exesha1: 067668e441bb4d1d843d405da5dab4600664476bsha256: e77fdd821b0bf870c2d57782e99dfc845888c41573f2621daccd32d0f2a35be3sha512: a81019122b0b7b4e4ad1cd47adf4de303079606df40155f29da6dcb319ab57a293d06c9678807f06b0c195ff56b3d0608705d66cfaf535861e508971ec123103ssdeep: 98304:OBmjtrKTRqn/XqyR0MHOh9gLpSZRoIoZqN8eo06ZGNKQgoIsF9n7IiEDUEfP:OAjtGtqn/XnR0M4QzZ9l0j+EeDNXtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows, Nullsoft Installer self-extracting archive
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright xa9 2020 Corel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.                                            FileVersion: 2.1.1000.26650CompanyName: WinZip International LLC                                    ProductName: WinZip Malware Protector                                    ProductVersion: 2.1.1000.26650FileDescription: WinZip Malware Protector                                    Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0

PUP.Optional.WinZipMalwareProtector also known as:

How to remove PUP.Optional.WinZipMalwareProtector?

• 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.