What is “Win32/MyPlayCity.G potentially unwanted”?

The Win32/MyPlayCity.G potentially unwanted 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/MyPlayCity.G potentially unwanted virus can do?

• Sample contains Overlay data
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Performs HTTP requests potentially not found in PCAP.
• Attempts to modify Internet Explorer’s start page
• Unconventionial binary language: Russian
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Russian
• The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine Win32/MyPlayCity.G potentially unwanted?

File Info:
name: CFAED306C8085B03BC7A.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/8995e1f5f2eb82936af7078cdc633d779b5b161afd3c27fac2602de4559411e4crc32: 9B8BA869md5: cfaed306c8085b03bc7ab300e3daf475sha1: 001bf07a3c01f83efc88a3406234944b78a59881sha256: 8995e1f5f2eb82936af7078cdc633d779b5b161afd3c27fac2602de4559411e4sha512: 8ddf3f5c630a85465db948ae5a9bb2af11f9ae21c176dad606525010c3f216f28b6a39218395ee01644bb4bf362ab587b428c7cb0e06a4d39750be3534b3871essdeep: 49152:C93J75a25ISNOQUHseME88qRoUOTHTS4azK/L:oZ75wsBE88qRpFWjtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T1F1B58E12B381143FC0621B3748AB5665DD3FBE242B6A994B5FF47C4C0E396816C3B69Bsha3_384: 5bdac81d6172343ba53be017882fa70019962dbeb0ecf503d04619fa17915d5e12a7529df5a33227f424b23daf0cfa92ep_bytes: 558bec83c4f0b8c4855a00e834a7e5fftimestamp: 2014-05-29 14:21:06
Version Info:
CompanyName: FileDescription: FileVersion: 9.8.0.0InternalName: LegalCopyright: LegalTrademarks: OriginalFilename: ProductName: ProductVersion: 1.0.0.0Comments: Translation: 0x0419 0x04e3

Win32/MyPlayCity.G potentially unwanted also known as:

How to remove Win32/MyPlayCity.G potentially unwanted?

• 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.