What is “Win32/GenKryptik.EPEX”?

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

• Executable code extraction
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (5 unique times)
• HTTP traffic contains suspicious features which may be indicative of malware related traffic
• Performs some HTTP requests
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Attempts to repeatedly call a single API many times in order to delay analysis time
• Steals private information from local Internet browsers
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Attempts to access Bitcoin/ALTCoin wallets
• Collects information to fingerprint the system

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How to determine Win32/GenKryptik.EPEX?

File Info:
crc32: C152967E
md5: fd2235204dea081924ac2df3fc1aa2c5
name: wusa.exe
sha1: 12d620c9f825ac35cf39f0ed4ec7f07ced5cf4da
sha256: 1e03d6df0012f4d0a42d212e694b33fc69ec3a26a71f229ece1e134758c7916d
sha512: 0f61421c21bae420f46d56b625ac2c6c97799ac190d37f390efd4156bac53cb90c2d8fdcede6a7e962e08956627b06d7164aafdac8a94e8ff72ed0e17dddc6fe
ssdeep: 24576:KNzMXyJW0k7lAlYpEYZUJ6LqoA6/vYaKf8:izMXyJW3hAliNk6Lq0/Kf8
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: xa9 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
InternalName: wmlaunch.exe
FileVersion: 11.0.5721.5262 (WMP_11.090130-1421)
CompanyName: Microsoft Corporation
ProductName: Microsoftxae Windowsxae Operating System
ProductVersion: 11.0.5721.5262
FileDescription: Windows Media Player Launcher
OriginalFilename: wmlaunch.exe
Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0

Win32/GenKryptik.EPEX also known as:

How to remove Win32/GenKryptik.EPEX?

• 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.