Should I remove “Python/PSW.Stealer.J”?

The Python/PSW.Stealer.J 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 Python/PSW.Stealer.J virus can do?

• SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug)
• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (1 unique times)
• Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE
• Creates RWX memory
• Dynamic (imported) function loading detected
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing
• Authenticode signature is invalid
• Sniffs keystrokes
• Created a process from a suspicious location
• Steals private information from local Internet browsers
• CAPE detected the PyInstaller malware family

How to determine Python/PSW.Stealer.J?

File Info:
name: 2CCF3363940A4622E2A9.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/3a8a2e17df0ce16f6efebb4cb1d99ccb6bfa9135ab168b4fd9bbab60c520bbe3crc32: 1D59130Dmd5: 2ccf3363940a4622e2a94d2946b9ace4sha1: b76867cd161c9eecddb6e3ba7b69fa279f893702sha256: 3a8a2e17df0ce16f6efebb4cb1d99ccb6bfa9135ab168b4fd9bbab60c520bbe3sha512: 6cc4a0b9195641dfd206d13b1ec14a889a1009653c87c74551cae7dc8f2c3ed8d24f8ad9c9453c93ca33f2ab9a91ca3250ba6fadf71832c50647191dcbeff4d4ssdeep: 196608:9H9K4J5q1FYU0Q4BGIO21p/k5et2rLi/q:HvW1FYg4BXF1ViBPmtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T163663334A0AD8070D37F07B29FB9C962992C2D604B19AF5B83D577EA0C3D9903E6B55Csha3_384: cfa6ace6f4d0c4c39539b7dbf23eba2edaa4fe24fb699b51b6ec3f158807b695a054a0f7758e54aed72e29c1e2f4d752ep_bytes: e836050000e98efeffffcccccc575653timestamp: 2018-09-04 14:43:33
Version Info:
0: [No Data]

Python/PSW.Stealer.J also known as:

How to remove Python/PSW.Stealer.J?

• 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.