WebToolbar.MyWebSearch removal

The WebToolbar.MyWebSearch 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.

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What WebToolbar.MyWebSearch virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (2 unique times)
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• A process created a hidden window
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Performs some HTTP requests
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Russian
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• 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
• Exhibits possible ransomware file modification behavior
• Collects information about installed applications
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Attempts to create or modify a Browser Helper Object
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Anomalous binary characteristics

Related domains:

How to determine WebToolbar.MyWebSearch?

File Info:
crc32: 6B938BA9
md5: b2ef5dac4356db1de2b05be201238a52
name: blessedeaster-easterfun-screensaver.exe
sha1: a5bac3fad98bb0a3cb315eb008f09d87a1246fb0
sha256: aa1b1fed4e6248ee764756cf7bd1d704aca8c86ab75d81f64d93e69fd7b16417
sha512: f2bf66bd08d26c713325c2d527c659958da078c14ad482cfe55df6847cac455ef8e3b8b6ffbd6fca487588c1dd9417733b305e2c3cf5b2f9f0ccbb605a747e30
ssdeep: 49152:zT/dZFxNLWVT9WnJH52QzK/Mi/taqIv8iWoWu8DBGOYcQ6NiwOC15nBp:zT/jZWLWn2kKlw7CJYGNzOi7p
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright (C) AlexBS 2005
InternalName: Starter
FileVersion: 1, 0, 0, 2
Comments: Extractor
ProductName: Extractor
ProductVersion: 1, 0, 0, 2
FileDescription: Extractor
OriginalFilename: Starter.exe
Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0

WebToolbar.MyWebSearch also known as:

How to remove WebToolbar.MyWebSearch?

• 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.