PUP.AAuto.A
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| Popularity Rank: | 17,156 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 4,822 |
| First Seen: | June 11, 2012 |
| Last Seen: | August 17, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of PUP.AAuto.A on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may be causing issues with your computer's performance and security. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take appropriate steps to remove it to prevent any potential harm.
Table of Contents
What Is PUP.AAuto.A?
PUP.AAuto.A is a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. PUPs are software applications that may exhibit undesirable behavior, such as displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or modifying system settings. While PUPs are not typically considered malware, they can still cause problems and compromise your system's security.
How PUP.AAuto.A Operates
PUP.AAuto.A, like other PUPs, may operate by installing itself on your system through various means, such as bundled software downloads, infected websites, or exploited vulnerabilities. Once installed, it may start displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or modifying system settings to facilitate its operation. PUPs can also install additional components or update themselves without user consent, making them difficult to remove.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with PUP.AAuto.A may exhibit various symptoms, including unwanted advertisements, pop-ups, or browser redirects. You may also notice a decrease in system performance, as PUPs can consume system resources and slow down your computer. Additionally, you may find unfamiliar programs or icons on your system, or experience unexpected changes to your browser settings or homepage.
- Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
- Browser redirects or changes to your homepage
- Decreased system performance
- Unfamiliar programs or icons on your system
- Changes to your browser settings or search engine
How to Remove PUP.AAuto.A
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.AAuto.A from loading and to allow for a safe removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malicious components.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to PUP.AAuto.A.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any modifications made by the PUP.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all components of PUP.AAuto.A have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.AAuto.A from your system is crucial to preventing any potential harm and restoring your system's performance and security. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and protect your system from similar threats in the future. It is essential to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to prevent PUPs and other types of malware from infecting your system, such as keeping your operating system and software up-to-date, using reputable anti-malware tools, and being cautious when downloading software or visiting websites.
Aliases
15 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
| Antivirus Vendor | Detection |
|---|---|
| Panda | W32/VB.ACD.worm |
| AVG | Worm/Brontok.GP |
| Fortinet | W32/AutoRun.DHZ!worm |
| Ikarus | Worm.Win32.AutoRun |
| AhnLab-V3 | Win-Trojan/Malagent.110592 |
| Microsoft | Worm:Win32/Autorun.CS |
| eTrust-Vet | Win32/Meuvat.A |
| Sophos | W32/Thili-A |
| AntiVir | TR/Agent.WBB |
| Comodo | Worm.Win32.AutoRun.~LW |
| BitDefender | Worm.Generic.366579 |
| Kaspersky | Worm.Win32.AutoRun.dhz |
| ClamAV | Worm.VB-964 |
| Avast | Win32:AutoRun-AHK [Wrm] |
| Symantec | Trojan Horse |
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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| 1. | JavaMachine.exe | 4ed2dcf97eded84ba5f12b5f72a02b92 | 6 |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.AAuto.A |
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| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
c8855bcc23c7b292cc4352d97a3ae9b5
SHA1:
55376106d79425f381c9b38d34d6d34794783a31
SHA256:
33C8D2CEBF650BFF113B61A96D32ABB9C29A513EBA545D90BD0E8985AD90F0FA
File Size:
1.33 MB, 1325056 bytes
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MD5:
976c638d0cb5b63b1fcb9a392be96fe1
SHA1:
d6dcbbd95469dd6b639866366a74e1d4d5300edd
SHA256:
02181509994A515F817CD440EC0583923001E798A332E1614333B2AA5BF62E04
File Size:
8.77 MB, 8768000 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 relocations information
- File doesn't have security information
- File has been packed
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
- File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
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- File is not packed
- IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Icons
File Icons
This section displays icon resources found within family samples. Malware often replicates icons commonly associated with legitimate software to mislead users into believing the malware is safe.
Windows PE Version Information
Windows PE Version Information
This section displays values and attributes that have been set in the Windows file version information data structure for samples within this family. To mislead users, malware actors often add fake version information mimicking legitimate software.| Name | Value |
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| Company Name |
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| File Description |
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| File Version |
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| Internal Name | WechatVideoSniffer2.0 |
| Legal Copyright |
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| Original Filename |
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| Product Name |
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File Traits
- GetConsoleWindow
- HighEntropy
- packed
- WriteProcessMemory
- 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: | 38,951 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 1,380 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 37,416 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 155 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Files Modified
Files Modified
This section lists files that were created, modified, moved and/or deleted by samples in this family. File system activity can provide valuable insight into how malware functions on the operating system.| File | Attributes |
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| c:\users\user\appdata\local\d6dcbbd95469dd6b639866366a74e1d4d5300edd_0008768000.config | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~dfd1bc385d3560a95d.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
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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| Other Suspicious |
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| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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| Network Wininet |
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| Network Winhttp |
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| Network Winsock2 |
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| Network Winsock |
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