What is “Win32.Sality.3”?

The Win32.Sality.3 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.Sality.3 virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Injection with CreateRemoteThread in a remote process
• Creates RWX memory
• 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: Chinese (Simplified)
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• The executable is compressed using UPX
• Creates an autorun.inf file
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Code injection with CreateRemoteThread in a remote process
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task by a long amount of time.
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Likely virus infection of existing system binary
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Operates on local firewall’s policies and settings
• Attempts to disable UAC
• Attempts to modify or disable Security Center warnings
• Attempts to block SafeBoot use by removing registry keys
• Anomalous binary characteristics
• Attempts to modify Explorer settings to prevent hidden files from being displayed

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How to determine Win32.Sality.3?

File Info:
crc32: 575885C0
md5: 1ef86d1efd1a1268302f4d6f16996857
name: 1.exe
sha1: 3e973ab1b7f05ab963411af91ac0493e360f4328
sha256: ff69a715cfbd8696da6f195dc9c889443b3435d8333fb2b87b5b9861205d07e7
sha512: 49f0c780e58610bedf3c827704627a77c4e82445752d0d385b6cf03c804263ef5969abd33bd6406da7f892c1f72ff44369b633658dc8f78eecfc0f8516aa0ded
ssdeep: 3072:NVUvdyeEE0N76JCMYr3mtSxGkVGCH7Hhh4toDDEx0W2z/shuZ3kQ:NVOMe/A76Jt9IxGkQaBmK0x0fz/TZkQ
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows, UPX compressed

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Ontrack                                                                                             
FileVersion: 12.0.0.2            
CompanyName: Ontrack                                                     
Comments: This installation was built with Inno Setup.
ProductName: Ontrackxae EasyRecoveryx2122 Home for Windows                     
ProductVersion: 12.0.0.2            
FileDescription: Ontrack                                                     
Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0

Win32.Sality.3 also known as:

How to remove Win32.Sality.3?

• 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.