VirTool:Win32/Obfuscator.ACY information

The VirTool:Win32/Obfuscator.ACY 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 VirTool:Win32/Obfuscator.ACY virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Compression (or decompression)
• Injection with CreateRemoteThread in a remote process
• Creates RWX memory
• Mimics the system’s user agent string for its own requests
• Starts servers listening on 0.0.0.0:20695, :0
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Drops a binary and executes it
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Code injection with CreateRemoteThread in a remote process
• Tries to unhook or modify Windows functions monitored by Cuckoo
• Steals private information from local Internet browsers
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Creates Zeus (Banking Trojan) mutexes
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Attempts to modify browser security settings
• Creates a slightly modified copy of itself
• Collects information to fingerprint the system
• Anomalous binary characteristics
• Clears web history

How to determine VirTool:Win32/Obfuscator.ACY?

File Info:
crc32: E37BDDF4md5: 24f70e41e5b2db65f6a6fd271d0bc236name: 24F70E41E5B2DB65F6A6FD271D0BC236.mlwsha1: ba432c03d767aad35c5d51b5cd8bd339e4cbe2b3sha256: e9b2f1aadf94beb0f23b9aa69f1cee1507e0a0cabbc08b99ede446b7f457c062sha512: bf86a31ea4f31885b591fa85ddf9ebd2a663881c74786a79ff9ac8a2e97dd3ef015e8cf901e278558f1a3b17b362358f0bc7f355cc1b7592401d690e0203c4ddssdeep: 6144:IMFmthPnvLNSuFM+BZzUFA9RtRd8YYxngs2b4zhjPeAPp3hvS:I3hPTNSuFbygzd8YY8yjPNPGtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: xa9 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.InternalName: MSRATINGFileVersion: 6.00.2600.0000 (xpclient.010817-1148)CompanyName: Microsoft CorporationProductName: Microsoftxae Windowsxae Operating SystemOleSelfRegister: ProductVersion: 6.00.2600.0000FileDescription: Internet Ratings and Local User Management DLLOriginalFilename: MSRATING.DLLTranslation: 0x0409 0x04b0

VirTool:Win32/Obfuscator.ACY also known as:

How to remove VirTool:Win32/Obfuscator.ACY?

• 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.