PUP.AutoIt
Threat Scorecard
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 0 |
| First Seen: | January 19, 2011 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of PUP.AutoIt 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 further harm.
Table of Contents
What Is PUP.AutoIt?
PUP.AutoIt refers to a type of potentially unwanted program that is associated with the AutoIt scripting language. AutoIt is a legitimate scripting language used for automating tasks on Windows systems. However, in the context of PUP.AutoIt, it is used to create and distribute malicious or unwanted software. This type of threat can be installed on your system without your knowledge or consent, often through bundled software downloads or exploited vulnerabilities.
How PUP.AutoIt Operates
PUP.AutoIt operates by using the AutoIt scripting language to execute malicious or unwanted actions on your system. This can include installing additional malware, displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting sensitive information, or modifying system settings. The script can be designed to run automatically when your system starts, allowing it to persist even after you have closed all applications. PUP.AutoIt can also use various techniques to evade detection, such as code obfuscation or anti-debugging methods.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.AutoIt, you may experience a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted pop-ups or advertisements, unexpected changes to your system settings, or suspicious network activity. You may also notice that your system is crashing or freezing frequently, or that certain applications are not functioning correctly. In some cases, you may not notice any symptoms at all, which is why it is essential to run regular virus scans and monitor your system's behavior.
- Unwanted changes to your system settings or registry
- Slow system performance or crashes
- Unwanted pop-ups or advertisements
- Suspicious network activity or unknown connections
- Modified or deleted files
How to Remove PUP.AutoIt
- Restart your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
- Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and run a full scan to detect and remove the PUP.AutoIt infection.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the PUP.AutoIt infection.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your system and run another scan to ensure that the infection has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.AutoIt from your system requires careful attention to detail and a comprehensive approach to ensure that all components of the malware are removed. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable removal tools, you can help to protect your system from the risks associated with PUP.AutoIt and prevent any further harm. It is also essential to practice safe computing habits, such as avoiding suspicious downloads and keeping your operating system and software up to date, to reduce the risk of infection in the future.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.AutoIt |
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| Packers: | PECompact v2.20 |
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
19ffd7ede09075e74491a8c773702acb
SHA1:
40d6c0581fd49710cd13bc50bb8dee886c1a1462
SHA256:
7CF0A5B956C327D0EAF916D17EDC98B6ADB91002F9FA27F2FAEDE52C96463ED6
File Size:
1.18 MB, 1178624 bytes
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MD5:
4d6dbff1d4431ee89fbfba8a47534473
SHA1:
83a33f50145a336571c81d4a2bc3dd4a6d1c1def
SHA256:
02F1C9164A8D1A04973B94C4729B4F4B3D0B2BD766A04E5D9C8FB2A471E730B3
File Size:
905.22 KB, 905216 bytes
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MD5:
f9a92e9728d2d4d32f7b1d52840cfccf
SHA1:
35cad8b9efe8ce7a68aefa3b72b029ec5669ef25
SHA256:
22651C856509141CC4EBFE28E58EAC91C31EB0AB2E02D471C94B91F959BF2480
File Size:
378.88 KB, 378880 bytes
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MD5:
fbe8e8261ad8672b1544c81ee1f6856f
SHA1:
6fd10017928e34d9818152018980d689d7b9e446
SHA256:
209ED13FBE2F5E71A9C358B4A16D8C086D64322688A3F132949D795E33FA24E7
File Size:
705.54 KB, 705536 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 TLS information
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
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- 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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| Coded By | Averin Andrey |
| Comments | Утилита с параметрами командной строки |
| Company Name | Averin Andrey http://tc-image.3dn.ru |
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| Original Filename | TCIMG.exe |
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File Traits
- 2+ executable sections
- HighEntropy
- MPRESS
- MPRESS Win32
- Native MPRESS x86
- packed
- PEC2
- PECompact v2.20
- 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: | 4,187 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 2 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 4,150 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 35 |
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.- Agent.KLB
- AutoHotkey.A
- Autoit
- Bitcoinminer.R
- Delf.Q
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- MPRESS Packer
- Philadelphia.A
- Philadelphia.B
- Strictor.A
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\downloads\rcmenuimg.ini | 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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| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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