Trojan:Win32/Startpage malicious file

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

• Executable code extraction
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• Possible date expiration check, exits too soon after checking local time
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• A process created a hidden window
• Attempts to modify Internet Explorer’s start page
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Russian
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Sniffs keystrokes
• Creates or sets a registry key to a long series of bytes, possibly to store a binary or malware config
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Collects information about installed applications
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Likely virus infection of existing system binary
• Attempts to create or modify a Browser Helper Object
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Anomalous binary characteristics

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How to determine Trojan:Win32/Startpage?

File Info:
crc32: 017AF113md5: b8aecbb9bb846030eafa3a689e0015bfname: slight1.exesha1: 9e01007651be9d0a48e357d779c62d9890b93b65sha256: ef38373385232851f228c649118eaab8a6f4ea07dbd79df77d9be72c1fa0014asha512: e2dceb72ef58965a5a2a2fdfcb3a2210b8dbc1e5e717f4330a4c139d8e9380e8d463e873434438fb2597845c6c41a007d5a0eda02792a6ef16b8999e194e7d60ssdeep: 98304:/i/ooSZ3TUN8sCRHUVSFEVOTr3VEfXgIs1ky/7dEoItAf7j:qgog3PR/G0r3VEfw91TdIKvtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright (C) AlexBS 2005InternalName: StarterFileVersion: 1, 0, 0, 2Comments: ExtractorProductName: ExtractorProductVersion: 1, 0, 0, 2FileDescription: ExtractorOriginalFilename: Starter.exeTranslation: 0x0409 0x04b0

Trojan:Win32/Startpage also known as:

How to remove Trojan:Win32/Startpage?

• 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.