Win32/Spy.Agent.PKE removal

The Win32/Spy.Agent.PKE 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/Spy.Agent.PKE virus can do?

• SetUnhandledExceptionFilter detected (possible anti-debug)
• Sample contains Overlay data
• Yara rule detections observed from a process memory dump/dropped files/CAPE
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Possible date expiration check, exits too soon after checking local time
• A file with an unusual extension was attempted to be loaded as a DLL.
• Creates RWX memory
• Guard pages use detected – possible anti-debugging.
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• Dynamic (imported) function loading detected
• Enumerates running processes
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Chinese (Simplified)
• The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• The executable is compressed using UPX
• Authenticode signature is invalid
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Behavioural detection: Transacted Hollowing
• Created a process from a suspicious location
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Checks the version of Bios, possibly for anti-virtualization
• Attempts to create or modify system certificates
• Created a service that was not started
• Collects information to fingerprint the system
• Anomalous binary characteristics
• Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities

How to determine Win32/Spy.Agent.PKE?

File Info:
name: A21C9045B1F95CEF9445.mlw
path: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/24279da33a366ea82468b8061fc8f19d2a62ab5a1d6e6db9a4200be9137fe6ca
crc32: 4DCAC43C
md5: a21c9045b1f95cef944528a574b7d490
sha1: 2904f9be93959e248055725c9da3da64eeef8c0e
sha256: 24279da33a366ea82468b8061fc8f19d2a62ab5a1d6e6db9a4200be9137fe6ca
sha512: 159fe899fdcc4bca6aa9369466cb961f506f7d2d784f83e3d06db24b907fb5943fb87d2b3b8657af932bc3d2b1c6f2932d59b76dccd2e564703ee5c817e6a2ed
ssdeep: 49152:wHJImMnXhLcX/8rWiDro8FHAHBJ4wyDdU1N4dU8EXkyqpqWIW0Z:wHZuXqvLiDro8FghJ4wya2djEheqWIW4
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
tlsh: T14E7522C274525493E4437AF10E1EE5E035A0E4A90AA7A31E2D86EB5DCAF73D1728770F
sha3_384: 2eff28a4fb592332fa0230528f51d2ab5a1bdbbcdb309650e9eac2e3c189661fb45844cc2e655c7e4650e85aef76943a
ep_bytes: 60be006044008dbe00b0fbffc7877c9a
timestamp: 2018-04-12 17:41:24

Version Info:
CompanyName: Mozilla Corporation
FileDescription: Kingsoft Install Tool
FileVersion: 2.1.4.4
InternalName: Kingsoft Install Tool
LegalCopyright: Copyright (C) 2017 Mozilla Corporation All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename: Kingsoft Install Tool
ProductName: Kingsoft Install Tool
ProductVersion: 2.1.4.4
Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0

Win32/Spy.Agent.PKE also known as:

How to remove Win32/Spy.Agent.PKE?

• 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.