PUP.AnyplaceControl
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Popularity Rank: The ranking of a particular threat in EnigmaSoft’s Threat Database.
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See also Threat Assessment Criteria.
| Popularity Rank: | 12,128 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 712 |
| First Seen: | July 24, 2009 |
| Last Seen: | July 29, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of PUP.AnyplaceControl on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may compromise your computer's security and performance. PUPs are software applications that, while not necessarily malicious, can still cause problems by consuming system resources, displaying unwanted advertisements, or collecting user data without consent. It is essential to understand the nature of this detection and take appropriate steps to remove the PUP and protect your system.
Table of Contents
What Is PUP.AnyplaceControl?
PUP.AnyplaceControl refers to a detection category for potentially unwanted programs that may exhibit behaviors not typically associated with standard software applications. These programs can be installed intentionally by users, often as part of a software bundle, or unintentionally through deceptive download practices. The "AnyplaceControl" part of the detection name suggests it might be related to remote access or control functionalities, but without specific details, it's crucial to approach removal with a broad strategy to ensure all potential components are addressed.
How PUP.AnyplaceControl Operates
PUPs like PUP.AnyplaceControl can operate in various ways, including but not limited to, displaying unwanted advertisements, changing browser settings without user consent, or running background processes that consume system resources. They might also collect user data, such as browsing history or personal information, which can be used for targeted advertising or other purposes. Understanding how PUPs operate is key to effectively removing them and preventing future infections.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of a PUP infection can vary but commonly include increased pop-up advertisements, changes in browser home pages or search engines, slow system performance, and unexpected applications installed on the system. Users might also notice that their computer is running slower than usual, or they might encounter difficulties in changing certain settings back to their preferred configurations. Recognizing these symptoms is crucial for identifying a potential PUP infection.
How to Remove PUP.AnyplaceControl
- Enter Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow for a clean environment to perform removal steps.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all components of the PUP.
- Uninstall suspicious programs from the Control Panel or Settings app, paying close attention to programs installed around the time the symptoms first appeared.
- Reset browsers like Chrome, Firefox, or Edge to their default settings to remove any changes made by the PUP, such as altered home pages or search engines.
- After completing the above steps, reboot your system and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure all components of the PUP have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.AnyplaceControl requires a thorough approach to ensure all components are eliminated from your system. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good computing practices, such as regularly updating software and being cautious with downloads, you can protect your system from PUPs and other types of malware. Remember, prevention is key, and staying informed about potential threats is the first step in safeguarding your digital security.
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. | apc_host.exe | 0b013a0a3b449e7db2809ecd45ba34b2 | 283 |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.AnyplaceControl |
|---|---|
| Packers: | UPX! |
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
9c5690c22d5d3802944ab856bba0024a
SHA1:
4a67e49a00e50c9de3f7c67e1fa397d40f5e9a24
SHA256:
4BD844390E0583B8EA5562E886A51F4E6405A2B34CC5C4C9A206BB3E34DFA631
File Size:
4.89 MB, 4888504 bytes
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MD5:
aea388585ddd56bba73a4fc04797deef
SHA1:
0a74360565db17a58fbac382a24b95b243ca444c
SHA256:
F9FA3A2D3478067017EBCFC50773277CF6ED3BE05547BD4B771D3A223058BFAC
File Size:
4.36 MB, 4361548 bytes
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MD5:
f84cf990e0d49ef454085492b7a88260
SHA1:
3d5fc8dcb860fb860966070e65fc83f849c2ac5b
SHA256:
42C03D28F7298D92D681EA010DB4608CE9061DA7CDC2F29FA2BE68C680607F87
File Size:
3.10 MB, 3103672 bytes
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MD5:
ce8961f916d8d14d9b2fa06db336f92f
SHA1:
8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca
SHA256:
6A8339118C9432557742CF9BAD306809DFC05640D9DD85A63EC1441A0E34F3D7
File Size:
3.55 MB, 3547693 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 has exports table
- File has TLS information
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
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- 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)
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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| Comments | No Comments |
| Company | Anyplace Control Software |
| Company Name | Anyplace Control Software |
| File Description |
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| File Version |
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| Legal Copyright |
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| Original Filename |
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| Product Name |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Honcharuk Yuriy | UTN-USERFirst-Object | Root Not Trusted |
File Traits
- big overlay
- HighEntropy
- Installer Manifest
- packed
- 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: | 1,521 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 0 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 1,521 |
| 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.- Autorun.KA
- KillMBR.XE
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 |
|---|---|
| \device\namedpipe\apc_adminapp_unload | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\languages | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\languages | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\languages | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\maindb | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\maindb | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\maindb | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\packagedb | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\packagedb | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\packagedb | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
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| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\plugins\0\customui.dll | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\plugins\0\customui.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\plugins\0\customui.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\banner.bmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\banner.bmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\banner.bmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\butt_cancel.bmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\butt_cancel.bmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\butt_cancel.bmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\butt_inf.bmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\butt_inf.bmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\butt_inf.bmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\butt_que.bmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\butt_que.bmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\butt_que.bmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\butt_warn.bmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\butt_warn.bmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\butt_warn.bmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\license.txt | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\license.txt | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\license.txt | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\maintenance.bmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\maintenance.bmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\maintenance.bmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\unbanner.bmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\unbanner.bmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\unbanner.bmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\unwatermark.bmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\unwatermark.bmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\unwatermark.bmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\watermark.bmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\watermark.bmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\8c00e8438a13f978bc644d1c8182783b5d57d2ca_0003547693\presetup\watermark.bmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\comregc.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\resume.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2b5415v4\unpack.dll | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\$_temp_$.$$$ | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
Registry Modifications
Registry Modifications
This section lists registry keys and values that were created, modified and/or deleted by samples in this family. Windows Registry activity can provide valuable insight into malware functionality. Additionally, malware often creates registry values to allow itself to automatically start and indefinitely persist after an initial infection has compromised the system.| Key::Value | Data | API Name |
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| HKLM\software\classes\wow6432node\clsid\{35f45d48-100c-4603-aa40-d10516b07704}:: | AudioMixer | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\classes\wow6432node\clsid\{35f45d48-100c-4603-aa40-d10516b07704}\localserver32:: | c:\Users\user\downloads\4a67e49a00e50c9de3f7c67e1fa397d40f5e9a24_0004888504 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\classes\4a67e49a00e50c9de3f7c67e1fa397d40f5e9a24_0004888504.audiomixer:: | AudioMixer | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\classes\4a67e49a00e50c9de3f7c67e1fa397d40f5e9a24_0004888504.audiomixer\clsid:: | {35F45D48-100C-4603-AA40-D10516B07704} | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\classes\wow6432node\clsid\{35f45d48-100c-4603-aa40-d10516b07704}\progid:: | 4a67e49a00e50c9de3f7c67e1fa397d40f5e9a24_0004888504.AudioMixer | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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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| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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