Should I remove “Win32/Obfuscated.Autoit.A”?

The Win32/Obfuscated.Autoit.A 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/Obfuscated.Autoit.A virus can do?

• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (1 unique times)
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Performs some HTTP requests
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• The executable is compressed using UPX
• Looks up the external IP address
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Creates a copy of itself

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How to determine Win32/Obfuscated.Autoit.A?

File Info:
crc32: 96506745md5: 857b1f5e9744006241fe2d0915dba201name: svchost.exesha1: 2e03639c773266c0c4a6bc3b536861cd161481c9sha256: c2f482c9d7059c913aff1c94c9ddc87d5662896e2dd94f34f642d9cac35510cbsha512: 9707c6ee50717e5c12c8cc9bc65cdb2eab2c32f98f8543326935970ce52ae6fb4dce7046de7d78d520ca53537145c8996589f7226b3dcf2acc2641b1cd809f7bssdeep: 12288:WKALZ0BNIM6IJqnW7NajBASLW/2y0B8lRX+C57Eu2poS7:WJ04M/qgajBAQU2yJRXWu2ntype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows, UPX compressed
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: xa9Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.FileVersion: 6.0.6001.18000CompanyName: MicrosoftComments: Windows Shell Common BinaryProductName: Microsoftxae Windowsxae Operating SystemProductVersion: 6.0.6001.18000FileDescription: Windows Shell Common BinaryTranslation: 0x0409 0x04b0

Win32/Obfuscated.Autoit.A also known as:

How to remove Win32/Obfuscated.Autoit.A?

• 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.