What is “W32.Sality.U”?

The W32.Sality.U 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 W32.Sality.U virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Injection with CreateRemoteThread in a remote process
• Creates RWX memory
• Starts servers listening on 0.0.0.0:5434
• Unconventionial binary language: Chinese (Simplified)
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Chinese (Simplified)
• Creates an autorun.inf file
• Queries information on disks, possibly for anti-virtualization
• Code injection with CreateRemoteThread in a remote process
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task by a long amount of time.
• Network activity contains more than one unique useragent.
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Likely virus infection of existing system binary
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Attempts to modify browser security settings
• Operates on local firewall’s policies and settings
• Creates a copy of itself
• Attempts to disable UAC
• Attempts to modify or disable Security Center warnings
• Attempts to block SafeBoot use by removing registry keys
• Attempts to modify Explorer settings to prevent hidden files from being displayed

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How to determine W32.Sality.U?

File Info:
crc32: 9BE569A7md5: a7dc30dacf2eeedb3b4a90813e910dc6name: mininews-5.exesha1: 8f114ae2772ad9c5706efff24ca555274d4181f1sha256: bcd9a2bb7a1c01b15e6b6239e35281f3d8baa1aef3e8d83aebe6e13b4660842asha512: ec45df481a6c99236052e3df3477d65a1ddf424fd5becaf5be8538a639a149e22a979c8ea3414eb58b79ad9df5a36087a7e37772b6807824aa44463b4944c1d8ssdeep: 24576:ypvMxrc59BcnqNnZa81ECt9vw0y6A2oRc7P:yQo5Uq9v/yhktype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: InternalName: Minix65b0x95fbFileVersion: 5.0.271.93CompanyName: LegalTrademarks: Comments: ProductName: ProductVersion: 5.0.271.93FileDescription: MiniNewsx65b0x95fbTranslation: 0x0804 0x04e4

W32.Sality.U also known as:

How to remove W32.Sality.U?

• 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.