Win32:Pkybot-B [Spy] removal

The Win32:Pkybot-B [Spy] 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:Pkybot-B [Spy] virus can do?

Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs
Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine Win32:Pkybot-B [Spy]?


File Info:
crc32: 9BF5CF80
md5: 26c6c431b520fb8de3b20cd21994f84e
name: 26C6C431B520FB8DE3B20CD21994F84E.mlw
sha1: 0edc38095b029cd36a4a9d5e46ac98da773bbe9d
sha256: e3fd8f7eaa07dc435e19d2bfe8b03078b8f6428bf349097de519198fd0b52d18
sha512: c794c49c80eaebf9db441a4b9c6bb8ba04780f90410444142697336f025eab42466238e50a6f9c1bb1d698e0930e16fce03d24caf3df7e503e79099d2d4e95e8
ssdeep: 1536:enXNdlvauF5hbKFDk5Nk5G9v/V8Wc12xsMw/k:en3suFfD5S0vN8NksV
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
0: [No Data]

Win32:Pkybot-B [Spy] also known as:

Bkav	W32.AIDetect.malware1
Lionic	Trojan.Win32.Malicious.4!c
Elastic	malicious (high confidence)
Cynet	Malicious (score: 100)
Cylance	Unsafe
Sangfor	Suspicious.Win32.Save.a
CrowdStrike	win/malicious_confidence_100% (D)
Alibaba	TrojanDropper:Win32/Pkybot.a2f6f6de
Cybereason	malicious.95b029
Symantec	ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
APEX	Malicious
Avast	Win32:Pkybot-B [Spy]
Kaspersky	VHO:Trojan-Banker.Win32.Emotet.gen
Sophos	Mal/Generic-S
F-Secure	Trojan.TR/Dropper.Gen
BitDefenderTheta	Gen:NN.ZexaF.34170.gmY@aqgLpTk
McAfee-GW-Edition	BehavesLike.Win32.Generic.nm
FireEye	Generic.mg.26c6c431b520fb8d
SentinelOne	Static AI – Malicious PE
Avira	TR/Dropper.Gen
Microsoft	Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.B!ml
AhnLab-V3	Malware/Win32.Generic.C3528941
Acronis	suspicious
McAfee	Artemis!26C6C431B520
Malwarebytes	Generic.Malware/Suspicious
Rising	Trojan.Generic@ML.95 (RDML:myDRWEJbYxgK4tQHPmRw1A)
Ikarus	Trojan.Dropper
MaxSecure	Trojan.Malware.73685368.susgen
Fortinet	W32/PossibleThreat
AVG	Win32:Pkybot-B [Spy]
Paloalto	generic.ml

How to remove Win32:Pkybot-B [Spy]?

Win32:Pkybot-B [Spy] removal tool

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.

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Paul Valéry

I'm a cyber security analyst and data science expert with 5+ years of experience with security software contractors.

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