How to remove “Win32/Merond.AC”?

The Win32/Merond.AC 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/Merond.AC virus can do?

• Injection (inter-process)
• Injection (Process Hollowing)
• Executable code extraction
• Creates RWX memory
• Expresses interest in specific running processes
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• A process created a hidden window
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Korean
• 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 stop active services
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Attempts to identify installed AV products by installation directory
• Attempts to identify installed AV products by registry key
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Operates on local firewall’s policies and settings
• Attempts to disable UAC
• Harvests information related to installed mail clients
• Attempts to modify or disable Security Center warnings

How to determine Win32/Merond.AC?

File Info:
crc32: 5FD025F8
md5: 86f80ae2586b5578fb508911195412fb
name: 86F80AE2586B5578FB508911195412FB.mlw
sha1: 51b0c128ad4f5218a18912a80f5477fd54b82ae1
sha256: 8bd06a6d7b3124d3421bb1a9a033367f502c9574764f8c2e2932a854828d7d83
sha512: 580c59c1ab127c83021e2445723c35e8f405a79d30beee4381c6113acca63f8b5290ed890df9b1ac4e151801d0b8235a092a3373810e4b5686cadcbc70382eb2
ssdeep: 24576:a07M9wBk04p4pbbdVKOzbOn7azGF0Gdr6dZ:r7yw6PWNBVzOnwSWv
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: (C)Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
InternalName: Wextract                
FileVersion: 6.00.2900.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105)
CompanyName: Microsoft Corporation
ProductName: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System
ProductVersion: 6.00.2900.5512
FileDescription: Win32 Cabinet Self-Extractor                                           
OriginalFilename: WEXTRACT.EXE            
Translation: 0x0412 0x04b0

Win32/Merond.AC also known as:

How to remove Win32/Merond.AC?

• 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.