Win32/Injector.EQKZ removal instruction

The Win32/Injector.EQKZ 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/Injector.EQKZ virus can do?

Executable code extraction
Creates RWX memory
Reads data out of its own binary image
A process created a hidden window
Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs
Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine Win32/Injector.EQKZ?


File Info:
crc32: 52517B51
md5: de8e61b685a34ebc90995c66b83c0f3a
name: DE8E61B685A34EBC90995C66B83C0F3A.mlw
sha1: f34d2b14e5135c335fee089f9a756ad6a64ac983
sha256: 115a084d9aa48d9bb0f37d760c8997e3ec905a5b4adad3eeba9c8b18e44e9408
sha512: 5185c0bf87d613d291a3461485fe9a6419136b3405d79f516351c193329f4ea0d33b634d08ce2e6acd77fd0f0d35e29423c0198d8abb991abd5ae4bf4d59cd09
ssdeep: 6144:wBlL/cAWnHeRvkKco51lEEG8F/K4Wn8wEH6LbS3otQi6u4tVv:CerGvk0li8F/KlnbO4tB6uGV
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows, Nullsoft Installer self-extracting archive

Version Info:
0: [No Data]

Win32/Injector.EQKZ also known as:

Elastic	malicious (high confidence)
Cynet	Malicious (score: 100)
Cylance	Unsafe
Sangfor	Trojan.Win32.Save.a
Cybereason	malicious.685a34
Cyren	W32/Injector.AOJ.gen!Eldorado
ESET-NOD32	a variant of Win32/Injector.EQKZ
APEX	Malicious
Avast	Win32:RATX-gen [Trj]
Kaspersky	UDS:Trojan.Win32.Zapchast.gen
BitDefender	Trojan.NSISX.Spy.Gen.2
MicroWorld-eScan	Trojan.NSISX.Spy.Gen.2
Sophos	Generic ML PUA (PUA)
McAfee-GW-Edition	BehavesLike.Win32.Puper.dc
FireEye	Generic.mg.de8e61b685a34ebc
Emsisoft	Trojan.NSISX.Spy.Gen.2 (B)
SentinelOne	Static AI – Malicious PE
Microsoft	Trojan:Win32/Sabsik.FL.B!ml
Arcabit	Zum.Androm.1
ZoneAlarm	HEUR:Trojan.Win32.Zapchast.gen
GData	Zum.Androm.1
McAfee	Artemis!DE8E61B685A3
MAX	malware (ai score=84)
Malwarebytes	Trojan.Injector
Ikarus	Trojan.NSIS.Agent
Fortinet	W32/Injector.EQKA!tr
AVG	Win32:RATX-gen [Trj]

How to remove Win32/Injector.EQKZ?

Win32/Injector.EQKZ removal tool

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.

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Paul Valéry

I'm a cyber security analyst and data science expert with 5+ years of experience with security software contractors.

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