How to remove GoPIX malware

What is GoPIX

GoPIX is a malicious software specifically engineered to compromise the Pix instant payment platform. This malware functions as a clipper, redirecting transactions conducted through the Pix platform. Additionally, it operates as a conventional clipper, extending its scope to include cryptocurrency transactions. GoPIX has been in circulation since at least December 2022. Given that Pix is a payment platform established and overseen by the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB), its user base predominantly comprises Brazilian citizens. Consequently, GoPIX’s activities are primarily confined to the Brazilian landscape. The GoPIX malware is a typical clipboard stealer that steals Pix “transactions” used to identify payment requests and replaces them with a malicious (attacker controlled) one which is retrieved from the C2. The malware also supports substituting Bitcoin and Ethereum wallet addresses. However, these are hardcoded in the malware and not retrieved from the C2. GoPIX can also receive C2 commands, but these are only related to removing the malware from the machine.

How GoPIX infected your system

GoPIX malware infections originate from threatening websites that are promoted through deceptive ads, a technique known as malvertising, often employed in search engine poisoning. Currently, the malware is acquired from one of two sources, with the selection depending on whether the victim’s device has port 27275 open. This particular port is typically associated with a legitimate and secure banking product. In instances where this software is absent on the targeted system, an NSIS installer package is retrieved, containing PowerShell scripts and additional components. This initiates the infection chain, ultimately leading to the deployment of GoPIX. However, if the specific software is present, a ZIP archive is downloaded, within which an LNK file holds a PowerShell script that further propels the infection chain.

1. Download GoPIX Removal Tool
2. Use Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool to remove GoPIX
3. Use Autoruns to remove GoPIX
4. Files, folders and registry keys of GoPIX
5. Other aliases of GoPIX
6. How to protect from threats, like GoPIX

Remove GoPIX manually

Manual removal of GoPIX by inexperienced users may become a difficult task because it does not create entries in Add/Remove Programs under Control Panel, does not install browser extensions, and uses random file names. However, there are pre-installed instruments in the Windows system, that allow you to detect and remove malware without using third-party applications. One of them is Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool. It comes with Windows Update in Windows 11, 10, 8. 8.1. For older operating system you can download it here: 64-bit version | 32-bit version.

Remove GoPIX using Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

1. Type mrt in the search box near Start Menu.
2. Run mrt clicking on found item.
3. Click Next button.
4. Choose one of the scan modes Quick scan, Full scan, Customize scan (Full scan recommended).
5. Click Next button.
6. Click on View detailed results of the scan link to view the scan details.
7. Click Finish button.

Remove GoPIX using Autoruns

GoPIX often sets up to run at Windows startup as an Autorun entry or Scheduled task.

1. Download Autoruns using this link.
2. Extract the archive and run Autoruns.exe file.
3. In Options menu make sure there are checkboxes near Hide Empty Locations, Hide Microsoft Entries, and Hide Windows Entries.
4. Search for suspicious entries with weird names or running from locations like: C:\{username}\AppData\Roaming.
5. Right-click on suspicious entry and choose Delete. This will prevent the threat to run at startup.
6. Switch to Scheduled Tasks tab and do the same.
7. To remove files themselves, click on suspicious entries and choose Jump to Entry…. Remove files or registry keys found.

Remove files, folder and registry keys of GoPIX

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Aliases of GoPIX

How to protect from threats, like GoPIX, in future

Standard Windows protection or any decent third-party antivirus (Norton, Avast, Kaspersky) should be able to detect and remove GoPIX. However, if you got infected with GoPIX with existing and updated security software, you may consider changing it. To feel safe and protect your PC from GoPIX on all levels (browser, e-mail attachments, Word or Excel scripts, file system) we recommend a leading provider of internet security solutions – BitDefender. Its solutions both for home and business users proved to be one of the most advanced and effective. Choose and get your BitDefender protection via the button below: