Worm:Win32/Prolaco.U removal

The Worm:Win32/Prolaco.U 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 Worm:Win32/Prolaco.U virus can do?

• Injection (inter-process)
• Injection (Process Hollowing)
• Executable code extraction
• Creates RWX memory
• 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: Korean
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Executed a process and injected code into it, probably while unpacking
• Attempts to stop active services
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Attempts to identify installed AV products by installation directory
• Attempts to identify installed AV products by registry key
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Operates on local firewall’s policies and settings
• Attempts to disable UAC
• Harvests information related to installed mail clients
• Attempts to modify or disable Security Center warnings

How to determine Worm:Win32/Prolaco.U?

File Info:
crc32: ADD16D48
md5: 43fe5b1cfdfb1bf771aa885bd425502c
name: 43FE5B1CFDFB1BF771AA885BD425502C.mlw
sha1: 744ca87e4113737dc9f124e65c0d63d8324caf8b
sha256: 7d7734a8c1c608ec62301529193d2e6774987c6471c160168d4349f36a1e30d6
sha512: 439f579cf19f89c8da317575c656e719e7ad076bc16cc076d1c07b41383422d950a03f4e3430ffb23db54e546f2e0dd1dfa777889ec3d5614c7c9ba4631051d4
ssdeep: 12288:pJ9r582Uza0ewFLWCR7ZsLxH8cS81VCC0kODYdp/PfiON9p62v3zGF80LTZSmUvo:pvavFS/j1VrOcGOYe3zGF3XpTzdd
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: (C)Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
InternalName: Wextract                
FileVersion: 6.00.2900.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105)
CompanyName: Microsoft Corporation
ProductName: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System
ProductVersion: 6.00.2900.5512
FileDescription: Win32 Cabinet Self-Extractor                                           
OriginalFilename: WEXTRACT.EXE            
Translation: 0x0412 0x04b0

Worm:Win32/Prolaco.U also known as:

How to remove Worm:Win32/Prolaco.U?

• 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.