What is “Win32/Westbyte.A potentially unwanted”?

The Win32/Westbyte.A potentially unwanted 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/Westbyte.A potentially unwanted virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs

How to determine Win32/Westbyte.A potentially unwanted?

File Info:
crc32: 015A4E79md5: cc590210782f53b718f8721c20442390name: dmaster_6.16.1.1595_22.03.2018.exesha1: 36030f8f829a5f5f18404782d4ff7ef037c0d0b9sha256: 46dc63a57e0bf481320dfc08ed98aa2f772ae6467a215ebf45e6572f2f7e7c53sha512: 5bc4bb7380c58aa663527453947b95a67ebe9fe1e617a2e34562c7ca23dfb575ef30dc11d9097301118b0554866273dc54607378d51b5fc6d4fb69b81089fc42ssdeep: 196608:b155P6ABnsEh8+cxx/zYxR100JoUW44FNZMqd97j+sckx1:8ABs7AxR11QbNN4/kjtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright (c) 2002-2018 WestByte                                                                    FileVersion: 6.16.1.1595         CompanyName: WestByte                                                    Comments: This installation was built with Inno Setup.ProductName: Download Master                                             ProductVersion: 6.16.1.1595                                       FileDescription: Download Master Setup                                       Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0

Win32/Westbyte.A potentially unwanted also known as:

How to remove Win32/Westbyte.A potentially unwanted?

• 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.