HackTool:Win32/Welevate
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| Popularity Rank: | 17,365 |
| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 1,092 |
| First Seen: | November 5, 2012 |
| Last Seen: | December 31, 2025 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
HackTool:Win32/Welevate is a malignant program that targets 32-bit computer systems. HackTool:Win32/Welevate is also used by fake anti-spyware applications. HackTool:Win32/Welevate may show a bogus pop-up warning message on the screen of the corrupted PC. HackTool:Win32/Keygen may seem to be a legitimate program; however in reality, it is a security risk to computer security because it can make the affected computer system to malfunction. HackTool:Win32/Welevate enables cybercriminals to perform illegitimate activities on the infected computer. HackTool:Win32/Welevate may also drop malicious files and reduce the PC's performance.
Table of Contents
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.HackKMS.AB |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
588e6b1118a58fd5d78199cd4fb05cf4
SHA1:
c3f52653b131ccad0df9c2b320fcad45dc0c3da9
SHA256:
B332F66BB9E94F9B0E7C24316842E27C8E760FFAFECB98ABDE0B1B51BFA8493F
File Size:
38.45 KB, 38454 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have debug information
- File doesn't have exports table
- File doesn't have resources
- File doesn't have security information
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
- File is not packed
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- IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Traits
- HighEntropy
- No Version Info
- x86
Block Information
Block Information
During analysis, EnigmaSoft breaks file samples into logical blocks for classification and comparison with other samples. Blocks can be used to generate malware detection rules and to group file samples into families based on shared source code, functionality and other distinguishing attributes and characteristics. This section lists a summary of this block data, as well as its classification by EnigmaSoft. A visual representation of the block data is also displayed, where available.| Total Blocks: | 49 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 42 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 7 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Similar Families
Similar Families
This section lists other families that share similarities with this family, based on EnigmaSoft’s analysis. Many malware families are created from the same malware toolkits and use the same packing and encryption techniques but uniquely extend functionality. Similar families may also share source code, attributes, icons, subcomponents, compromised and/or invalid digital signatures, and network characteristics. Researchers leverage these similarities to rapidly and effectively triage file samples and extend malware detection rules.- HackKMS.A
- HackKMS.AB
- HackKMS.LL
Windows API Usage
Windows API Usage
This section lists Windows API calls that are used by the samples in this family. Windows API usage analysis is a valuable tool that can help identify malicious activity, such as keylogging, security privilege escalation, data encryption, data exfiltration, interference with antivirus software, and network request manipulation.| Category | API |
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| Service Control |
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