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.

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

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How to determine Win32/ProxyChanger.WS?

File Info:
crc32: A010F5C0md5: 4db4b3223f415040578fd8e778b8dfc3name: www1.jpgsha1: 2c32846118a3618f26caff6beea0a2692049353csha256: 77d90f5f6f88e71d6518da7acbbb2a7c21b972a2776d37d1cff8edf6dfdb2e47sha512: ba5f964f406904195e3794711f41bc8564e5e32a87cf1e057c342f883aa9f6d64a585bee2b7a312ca0d777cfad630648d79bd51c43561c85a5eb0126b27f5e74ssdeep: 3072:c4NRCfjKUWsP+umgiRwAdbVDsGbh5qcFCR9f7LIKPJ66wQlXS/VJAzQoAYbHpG:BLCfjKImdrdZoW+cu+KRQQlYjeptype: 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.