About “PUP.Optional.WinZipPrivacyProtector” infection

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

• Executable code extraction
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs
• Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine PUP.Optional.WinZipPrivacyProtector?

File Info:
crc32: 23675E1D
md5: bd35b293300a7d36e9e0e7ba76643ea5
name: wzpp3.exe
sha1: a6b456fd16f09e68d12af5e6bd9bf94f209fc538
sha256: 29362c3fff97735a55834220b77cbc74a25d31ad81ba5237737615bfedd5abac
sha512: 5a701db008f03398a1e322bdf8ace3660ab729357a89253df9df5878324201bac7e6c2048587328ff1a8bac749cdb75cfdf12bf02c4ef9a4c9d10f556130394f
ssdeep: 196608:d5grSUXbtHtsYLTIOWxAhNdBe+6xV1/4ah+B3kraa6SumggFianE5Pv22h37CdMd:d5jSbsQTlWxyBeTGahWbmmsE5PvDLCNg
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright xa9 2018 Corel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
FileVersion: 3.9.1.0
CompanyName: Corel Corporation
ProductName: WinZip Privacy Protector
ProductVersion: 3.9.1.0
FileDescription: WinZip Privacy Protector
Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0

PUP.Optional.WinZipPrivacyProtector also known as:

How to remove PUP.Optional.WinZipPrivacyProtector?

• 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.