Categories: Trojan

Trojan.Asktoolbar (file analysis)

The Trojan.Asktoolbar 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 Trojan.Asktoolbar virus can do?

  • Reads data out of its own binary image
  • Drops a binary and executes it
  • The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
  • Creates a hidden or system file
  • Attempts to modify proxy settings
  • Anomalous binary characteristics

Related domains:

z.whorecord.xyz
a.tomx.xyz
apnmedia.ask.com

How to determine Trojan.Asktoolbar?


File Info:

crc32: A0019776md5: d899b3c95b8b25064138be4ce4a7dc67name: pf-setup-fr-653.exesha1: 4a52741117773138690b74a29985bc877d14cd6esha256: b278d68b966575e8c23e9ddfad830f98ec96a8f57f46ec4c55bdf98cea8f98e1sha512: fd560205ee159affd873bffb94dcc2d38c6b0a3e748f48d25b4c0bcd0a5310be9916f2d96c1855f3256a1ca3b8e59126e1f7692aee4776b86dc281477ccefd8cssdeep: 98304:1mfs+Z4ubG0w5jUfGnhfV8NDp2xB41WKWWqC:gs+J1IJVC2xgNtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows, Nullsoft Installer self-extracting archive

Version Info:

0: [No Data]

Trojan.Asktoolbar also known as:

CAT-QuickHeal Trojan.Asktoolbar
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.ASK
TrendMicro-HouseCall Suspicious_GEN.F47V0718
Kaspersky not-a-virus:WebToolbar.Win32.Asparnet.dnq
Rising PUA.AskToolbar!8.F61B (CLOUD)
Emsisoft Application.Toolbar (A)
Antiy-AVL RiskWare[WebToolbar]/Win32.Asparnet
Microsoft PUA:Win32/AskToolbar
ZoneAlarm not-a-virus:WebToolbar.Win32.Asparnet.dnq
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Bundled.Toolbar.Ask.G potentially unsafe
Yandex PUA.Asparnet!
Fortinet Riskware/Ask
Qihoo-360 Script/Virus.WebToolbar.8cf

How to remove Trojan.Asktoolbar?

  • 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.
Paul Valéry

I'm a cyber security analyst and data science expert with 5+ years of experience with security software contractors.

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