Should I remove “Virus:Win32/Slugin.A”?

The Virus:Win32/Slugin.A 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 Virus:Win32/Slugin.A virus can do?

• Creates RWX memory
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Attempts to modify Internet Explorer’s start page
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs
• Creates a copy of itself

How to determine Virus:Win32/Slugin.A?

File Info:
crc32: 08347E72md5: fb6295f2988f9a0c03a5bf901c1a3b2ename: sppu-q-paper.exesha1: f485609a2b84dd8e1332ef798de9f35a853ff145sha256: 5fc3b0f9e60a73e5e4ea3af8bd24e1580068fbc63477d1a7d322cc056b55e853sha512: 5c86964930a023785beaaf6f71d8c73d12740677d91b2fa325e3c4dfdf7a669f60d86fdc30960f781c31f017575e5af1b7a81b9c3f616730c9bf59481d7c5733ssdeep: 12288:hpqhC/2OGAtkCP4cejGSOpRK3CnIig4zkk:hpr/2+ttPJLfpRK3CnHpkktype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
FileVersion: 1Product Name: explorerTranslation: 0x0809 0x04b0

Virus:Win32/Slugin.A also known as:

How to remove Virus:Win32/Slugin.A?

• 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.