Win32/ProxyChanger.WS (file analysis)

The Win32/ProxyChanger.WS 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/ProxyChanger.WS virus can do?

• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (1 unique times)
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• Performs some HTTP requests
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Sets an Autoconfig URL, likely to hijack browser settings.
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Attempts to disable UAC
• Attempts to modify UAC prompt behavior

Related domains:

How to determine Win32/ProxyChanger.WS?

File Info:
crc32: A010F5C0
md5: 4db4b3223f415040578fd8e778b8dfc3
name: www1.jpg
sha1: 2c32846118a3618f26caff6beea0a2692049353c
sha256: 77d90f5f6f88e71d6518da7acbbb2a7c21b972a2776d37d1cff8edf6dfdb2e47
sha512: ba5f964f406904195e3794711f41bc8564e5e32a87cf1e057c342f883aa9f6d64a585bee2b7a312ca0d777cfad630648d79bd51c43561c85a5eb0126b27f5e74
ssdeep: 3072:c4NRCfjKUWsP+umgiRwAdbVDsGbh5qcFCR9f7LIKPJ66wQlXS/VJAzQoAYbHpG:BLCfjKImdrdZoW+cu+KRQQlYjep
type: PE32 executable (console) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
0: [No Data]

Win32/ProxyChanger.WS also known as:

How to remove Win32/ProxyChanger.WS?

• 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.