TrojanSpy.Gauss removal guide

The TrojanSpy.Gauss 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 TrojanSpy.Gauss virus can do?

• SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug)
• Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE
• Uses MODE to configure a system device or change the code page
• Possible date expiration check, exits too soon after checking local time
• Dynamic (imported) function loading detected
• Performs HTTP requests potentially not found in PCAP.
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• A process created a hidden window
• Executed a very long command line or script command which may be indicative of chained commands or obfuscation
• Unconventionial binary language: Russian
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Russian
• The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• The executable is compressed using UPX
• Authenticode signature is invalid
• A scripting utility was executed
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• A script process initiated network activity
• Attempts to identify installed AV products by installation directory
• Attempts to modify proxy settings

How to determine TrojanSpy.Gauss?

File Info:
name: D5D63B4275A61E85F7F7.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/4c8bd8a4fa57e1df532a0d88b17c08fc4389885265cae49b8c99e051e7b1cc92crc32: 11F67C67md5: d5d63b4275a61e85f7f7b012d71e0e2fsha1: 7eded53336b74d7cb3ada1237c4048fa2e51dff1sha256: 4c8bd8a4fa57e1df532a0d88b17c08fc4389885265cae49b8c99e051e7b1cc92sha512: dcc67b98967e4e04c4ea9f45ffd45dc23bcad68145c6325733e7e6b530142686e21b4fee495ea2ee49233a7724ac4d1a66fca6b4e2fd05cfbc9e4bfbb9c96d54ssdeep: 1536:jEZjGgGaFINUeOksmDZB5EO7BDXdxMRni8Cr:jEJNGLN5sGZB5z7BDtxeni8+type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T1A663D024015D270AEA08463F1B9DFD3292A9BC5433B912ED9D533C3AF67A985CF91327sha3_384: 34405f798817f1f8a3caa0ffd3c89dfdfe97452961f381a877f1bec635233993dcdfd9eb4ed353da7c23219616f783fdep_bytes: 60be006041008dbe00b0feff57eb0b90timestamp: 2012-12-30 08:49:43
Version Info:
CompanyName: FileDescription: LegalCopyright: LegalTrademarks: InternalName: ProductName: OriginalFilename: FileVersion: ProductVersion: Comments: PrivateBuild: SpecialBuild: Translation: 0x0419 0x04b0

TrojanSpy.Gauss also known as:

How to remove TrojanSpy.Gauss?

• 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.