What is “Trojan:Win32/Eqtonex”?

The Trojan:Win32/Eqtonex 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 Trojan:Win32/Eqtonex virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Creates RWX memory
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• A process created a hidden window
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Czech
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Deletes its original binary from disk
• Attempts to repeatedly call a single API many times in order to delay analysis time
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine Trojan:Win32/Eqtonex?

File Info:
crc32: 0B14842Bmd5: c0c384f7351bc76f6048e2152de6196bname: explorer.exesha1: 8de29dc774109ee94fb76665a7ff9b4241b9aa7bsha256: e40c61053b74dc0f06d169322b5076716d210e1b5a2aadeb000349aa484344f3sha512: fb50181a79c90a4549bfa77257be1857ae76a836efd0ec4f1cdfcc9e861a6ce980b10751c2e1510f49d2fe6bc49bb7f280fa325ceed9b57f56486289ae1a8e2cssdeep: 49152:RxHUKTyEJdyyUa6PrvMrKQHBhzFrBRucp2uBUYYs2aoywX7AqomhDHXM:RZUKOMFkxQHBBZOtuBUg2aKXTJ3Mtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
0: [No Data]

Trojan:Win32/Eqtonex also known as:

How to remove Trojan:Win32/Eqtonex?

• 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.