Win32:Adware-CWC [Adw] (file analysis)

The Win32:Adware-CWC [Adw] 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:Adware-CWC [Adw] virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Creates RWX memory
• A process created a hidden window
• Drops a binary and executes it
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Attempts to restart the guest VM
• Deletes its original binary from disk
• Attempts to stop active services
• Network activity contains more than one unique useragent.
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Creates a copy of itself
• Attempts to disable UAC
• Attempts to modify UAC prompt behavior
• Anomalous binary characteristics
• Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities

How to determine Win32:Adware-CWC [Adw]?

File Info:
crc32: 4179975Fmd5: 086b68a0cfe3b62165d7813d860484e1name: 086B68A0CFE3B62165D7813D860484E1.mlwsha1: 8dab7012c3a6c38856f3775e03dd110fded9ba59sha256: 702e7a830dbb290ce8402fbd2e7e6e50393af80376c904aea2b23b6714e6a3c5sha512: 555a04b47a3753e1633177074818826fa974ef0eecb2ed16f7311c7d595690ff42bae951901dd37daaf769c229310b406916af05600a1cfe523886c04b78207cssdeep: 24576:SW0KJaXHw8o/h9SiMs5LC/08yeY13EkK/cRgOnmq9g66B36rKX6L:SW0KWw7JvMsVS0dej3cOU7m6il4type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
0: [No Data]

Win32:Adware-CWC [Adw] also known as:

How to remove Win32:Adware-CWC [Adw]?

• 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.