What is “Win32:FakeFolder [PUP]”?

The Win32:FakeFolder [PUP] 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:FakeFolder [PUP] virus can do?

• Reads data out of its own binary image
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs

How to determine Win32:FakeFolder [PUP]?

File Info:
crc32: AAF41D96
md5: 84e48888e69e90633e24b1a0682a1430
name: 84E48888E69E90633E24B1A0682A1430.mlw
sha1: c8c048e1cf1d0507594a5ab952942ffb556681fb
sha256: 3dd208e54d596ddb257882c678e8555956e1419a5523ed1b25a50c3b4785773c
sha512: 7732e7db37b8311589ded5d305a034bf3720d2c3fcbee2e563b45fb4ebe1ec8556e32aaf4b21a87f940d583a435507046344ff08e1f8e79fa416ba7dfc2730ea
ssdeep: 3072:1FkSQ/fec1XCC91MF3FUK5tin1/reXAy:vQnec1XvMFVUKHy/Jy
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
0: [No Data]

Win32:FakeFolder [PUP] also known as:

How to remove Win32:FakeFolder [PUP]?

• 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.