Win32/GenKryptik.EKND removal instruction

The Win32/GenKryptik.EKND 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 Win32/GenKryptik.EKND virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Injection (inter-process)
• Injection (Process Hollowing)
• Creates RWX memory
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• A process created a hidden window
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Executed a process and injected code into it, probably while unpacking
• Attempts to remove evidence of file being downloaded from the Internet
• Tries to unhook or modify Windows functions monitored by Cuckoo
• Steals private information from local Internet browsers
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Checks the CPU name from registry, possibly for anti-virtualization
• Creates a copy of itself
• Harvests credentials from local FTP client softwares
• Harvests information related to installed mail clients
• Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine Win32/GenKryptik.EKND?

File Info:
crc32: 85B93826md5: 5295da4e1533bdadf903f7f07de30c34name: josh.exesha1: be299ca48e08cf31f4face876d74093b929f2021sha256: 31de84180c22ca65bc34ba7c57f9a89072332de81061111c9cfe118252d52713sha512: df10c31a39d1c2b2f304a9f44ce22da24227e26826fde839c48c8cc4fa93fe3e929dc35d749d5cdcc3dd41a5f3c91a64ca37e7b1b132288fbc3dea00e86f8705ssdeep: 12288:mLnTwiiYCsk/iB0alD+B0AuijqDB7kjMbpQTszDC7aT:wTbCt/Va9DAZe97kjMVQTKuqtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
0: [No Data]

Win32/GenKryptik.EKND also known as:

How to remove Win32/GenKryptik.EKND?

• 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.