Worm:Win32/Phorpiex.A (file analysis)

The Worm:Win32/Phorpiex.A 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 Worm:Win32/Phorpiex.A virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Injection (inter-process)
• Injection (Process Hollowing)
• Creates RWX memory
• A process created a hidden window
• Executed a process and injected code into it, probably while unpacking
• Queries information on disks, possibly for anti-virtualization
• Detects Sandboxie through the presence of a library
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Operates on local firewall’s policies and settings
• Connects to an IRC server, possibly part of a botnet
• Anomalous binary characteristics

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How to determine Worm:Win32/Phorpiex.A?

File Info:
crc32: AC2076A6md5: e3c42c6bdb4e0877682e78fe7016d3d5name: E3C42C6BDB4E0877682E78FE7016D3D5.mlwsha1: 25597f9dedcfbf3722fcfea66f54edbd71a4d724sha256: 5b65281389ad19450938f350c9df2db4585448fb08a5d4d7627c243a9f974c4csha512: 2d7c40cce721ebeaf7c7452a867bdc82a21e21d4dd29262d40367ebcf73a286ab1ca4c57ed8072228d457c3f9d3c91aeca458816fa44349c944e3c335f5a2713ssdeep: 1536:SKNd+f6ChsQY6makJxcqFqREtTXllfmOH5DZ:9z8sQjCJxh0REpXllfmOH/type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0InternalName: loFileVersion: 1.06.0005CompanyName: Martinique Lazarus Coleridge Diophantine NedLegalTrademarks: I've CyclopsComments: Lund SundayProductName: Nelsen DurerProductVersion: 1.06.0005FileDescription: Mardi HomOriginalFilename: lo.exe

Worm:Win32/Phorpiex.A also known as:

How to remove Worm:Win32/Phorpiex.A?

• 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.