About “Win32:PUP-gen [PUP]” infection

The Win32:PUP-gen [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.

What Win32:PUP-gen [PUP] virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Creates RWX memory
• Possible date expiration check, exits too soon after checking local time
• Detected script timer window indicative of sleep style evasion
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• Expresses interest in specific running processes
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• A process created a hidden window
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Russian
• A scripting utility was executed
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Attempts to repeatedly call a single API many times in order to delay analysis time
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs
• Collects information to fingerprint the system
• Anomalous binary characteristics
• Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities

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How to determine Win32:PUP-gen [PUP]?

File Info:
crc32: 4EA06ED5md5: 1c178958d218a619a57c6a224f9570d5name: ffff.exesha1: c945b04d0837638396580847d00955ee858ec98csha256: 1e263c91b47a3af488117fb8b72aed680d36b3ecab0f6d90b769a4f02e0326a3sha512: 83f51038d809e42812309646ae13bcae215fef0f71e368523e957f78752c533fd6fee27abbfc60b000ca11839e479a80af78c89f1ea625d6322e6fea1f213bcfssdeep: 98304:HKF7KQF1iEaGzM038RzYf0ML2x5tTDaLclizt5CV:HS7KQrLM/RzYI7Da4Iotype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
0: [No Data]

Win32:PUP-gen [PUP] also known as:

How to remove Win32:PUP-gen [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.