Win32/GenKryptik.EPJT removal guide

The Win32/GenKryptik.EPJT 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.EPJT 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 attempted to delay the analysis task.
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• A process created a hidden window
• Drops a binary and executes it
• HTTP traffic contains suspicious features which may be indicative of malware related traffic
• Performs some HTTP requests
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Attempts to identify installed AV products by installation directory
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Creates a copy of itself
• Harvests credentials from local FTP client softwares
• Harvests information related to installed instant messenger clients
• Harvests information related to installed mail clients
• Collects information to fingerprint the system
• Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine Win32/GenKryptik.EPJT?

File Info:
crc32: 96DCF572md5: d206cae676a23eb1de568dbcc632e05ename: upload_filesha1: b188a0d1bdc143bffd123eb0c05fb65093931483sha256: b1a6c28372d67834677aa77c9dac2c7e5e5bbcae85542f470f99c9916c28bae0sha512: 84a65a69cf57e5140e9ee4b4b4e438c523acd3d9b0ebf3b852a4fdcdfcb04965da8659a012fb2373eff53f9161ecd0517fc5d84bd1f9f312a5740c1bd2bf8f9bssdeep: 6144:ovjXmfICMc3DyL+vpor9l9fDzFjVbbDhRTFzth7tTDLl9fDzFjVbbDhRTFzth7ta:obmGktype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright (C) 2009-11, 2015 Dave BrotherstoneInternalName: gpupFileVersion: 1.3.5.0Comments: A generic(ish) plugin ipdater, built initially for Notepad++ProductName:  gpupProductVersion: 1.3.5.0FileDescription: gpupOriginalFilename: gpup.exeTranslation: 0x0809 0x04b0

Win32/GenKryptik.EPJT also known as:

How to remove Win32/GenKryptik.EPJT?

• 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.