PUP.ActivityMonitor.B
The detection of PUP.ActivityMonitor.B on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may be compromising your computer's security and privacy. This type of malware is designed to monitor and collect user activity, often without consent, and can lead to a range of issues, including data theft, slowed system performance, and unwanted advertisements.
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What Is PUP.ActivityMonitor.B?
PUP.ActivityMonitor.B is a type of potentially unwanted program that is typically installed on a computer without the user's knowledge or consent. It is often bundled with other software or downloaded from untrusted sources, and can be difficult to detect and remove. PUPs like PUP.ActivityMonitor.B are not necessarily malicious in the classical sense, but they can still cause significant problems for users, including monitoring their online activities, collecting sensitive data, and displaying unwanted advertisements.
How PUP.ActivityMonitor.B Operates
Once installed, PUP.ActivityMonitor.B can operate in the background, monitoring user activity and collecting data on browsing habits, search queries, and other online behaviors. This data can be used to create targeted advertisements, which can be displayed on the infected computer or sold to third-party companies. In some cases, PUPs like PUP.ActivityMonitor.B can also install additional malware or unwanted software, further compromising the security of the infected system.
Symptoms of Infection
Users infected with PUP.ActivityMonitor.B may experience a range of symptoms, including slowed system performance, unwanted advertisements, and suspicious browser behavior. They may also notice that their browser homepage or search engine has been changed, or that they are being redirected to unwanted websites. In some cases, users may also experience data theft or identity theft, as the PUP collects and transmits sensitive information to third-party companies.
- Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
- Slowed system performance
- Suspicious browser behavior, such as redirects or changed homepage
- Data theft or identity theft
How to Remove PUP.ActivityMonitor.B
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect and remove any malware or unwanted software
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or software that may be related to the PUP
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted extensions or add-ons
- Reboot your computer and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that the PUP has been fully removed
Conclusion
Removing PUP.ActivityMonitor.B from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of how PUPs operate. By following the steps outlined above, users can help to protect their systems and prevent further infection. It is also important to take steps to prevent future infections, including being cautious when downloading software, avoiding untrusted sources, and keeping anti-malware tools up to date. By taking these precautions, users can help to keep their systems secure and protect their sensitive data from unwanted monitoring and collection.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.ActivityMonitor.B |
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| Signature status: | Root Not Trusted |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
95674bb16e786d373b6fff7882716e58
SHA1:
874eb2ef8f691a8586fc90a5c0c9968fafbbb498
SHA256:
C22211B78D56397B40C247C1B196E14D6908C0882160B6B8A2EF96D06AA11B15
File Size:
3.02 MB, 3024776 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File has exports table
- File has TLS information
- 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)
- 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)
Digital Signatures
Digital Signatures
This section lists digital signatures that are attached to samples within this family. When analyzing and verifying digital signatures, it is important to confirm that the signature’s root authority is a well-known and trustworthy entity and that the status of the signature is good. Malware is often signed with non-trustworthy “Self Signed” digital signatures (which can be easily created by a malware author with no verification). Malware may also be signed by legitimate signatures that have an invalid status, and by signatures from questionable root authorities with fake or misleading “Signer” names.| Signer | Root | Status |
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| Deep Software Inc. | Sectigo Public Code Signing Root R46 | Root Not Trusted |
File Traits
- CryptUnprotectData
- dll
- HighEntropy
- 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: | 4,609 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 715 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 3,894 |
| 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.- ActivityMonitor.B
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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| Syscall Use |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Anti Debug |
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Shell Command Execution
Shell Command Execution
This section lists Windows shell commands that are run by the samples in this family. Windows Shell commands are often leveraged by malware for nefarious purposes and can be used to elevate security privileges, download and launch other malware, exploit vulnerabilities, collect and exfiltrate data, and hide malicious activity.
C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\874eb2ef8f691a8586fc90a5c0c9968fafbbb498_0003024776.,LiQMAxHB
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