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.

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: C152967Emd5: fd2235204dea081924ac2df3fc1aa2c5name: wusa.exesha1: 12d620c9f825ac35cf39f0ed4ec7f07ced5cf4dasha256: 1e03d6df0012f4d0a42d212e694b33fc69ec3a26a71f229ece1e134758c7916dsha512: 0f61421c21bae420f46d56b625ac2c6c97799ac190d37f390efd4156bac53cb90c2d8fdcede6a7e962e08956627b06d7164aafdac8a94e8ff72ed0e17dddc6fessdeep: 24576:KNzMXyJW0k7lAlYpEYZUJ6LqoA6/vYaKf8:izMXyJW3hAliNk6Lq0/Kf8type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: xa9 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.InternalName: wmlaunch.exeFileVersion: 11.0.5721.5262 (WMP_11.090130-1421)CompanyName: Microsoft CorporationProductName: Microsoftxae Windowsxae Operating SystemProductVersion: 11.0.5721.5262FileDescription: Windows Media Player LauncherOriginalFilename: wmlaunch.exeTranslation: 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.