About “VirTool:Win32/Obfuscator.ALM” infection

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

• Injection (inter-process)
• Injection (Process Hollowing)
• Creates RWX memory
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• A process created a hidden window
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Czech
• Executed a process and injected code into it, probably while unpacking
• Attempts to delete volume shadow copies
• Attempts to repeatedly call a single API many times in order to delay analysis time
• A system process is generating network traffic likely as a result of process injection
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Creates a copy of itself
• Harvests information related to installed mail clients
• Anomalous binary characteristics
• Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities

How to determine VirTool:Win32/Obfuscator.ALM?

File Info:
crc32: 02D74708md5: c35e0b4376374d9b4857648bdd988b03name: C35E0B4376374D9B4857648BDD988B03.mlwsha1: d60e206adc1e80fdca30eefd087b872293512046sha256: 5b997d8cd92576f65849bf8ac50899364950a1a833c0d7017940b94efe92534asha512: c833d5315dcf0406dc8eb1b35bb3432cc6093a34e08d211b672ab6ca7b5af2a6dbcd2c8f18b4f04400ec6775ad159dec69e0ffed8ed714c714545e661f78b093ssdeep: 6144:Fi0LrqaFy7EtKqzM1kLpGZmx0QXeY2ETs+9dzTIvUNZd1X5ecE:F3v3I7gKqzVWFYjTB7zdNZv5etype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: (C) 2012 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved.InternalName: nvStWiz.exeFileVersion: 7.17.13.1061CompanyName: NVIDIA CorporationProductName: GeForce 3D Vision WizardProductVersion: 7.17.13.1061FileDescription: GeForce 3D Vision WizardOriginalFilename: nvStWiz.exeTranslation: 0x0409 0x04b0

VirTool:Win32/Obfuscator.ALM also known as:

How to remove VirTool:Win32/Obfuscator.ALM?

• 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.