PUP.Babylon.C

The detection of PUP.Babylon.C 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 potential harm.

What Is PUP.Babylon.C?

PUP.Babylon.C 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 not be malicious in nature but can still cause problems, such as displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or modifying system settings. The name PUP.Babylon.C suggests that it may be related to the Babylon toolbar or search engine, which has been known to be bundled with other software and installed without user consent.

How PUP.Babylon.C Operates

PUP.Babylon.C may operate by installing itself on your system and integrating with your web browser or other applications. It may collect user data, such as browsing history or search queries, and use this information to display targeted advertisements or modify search results. In some cases, PUPs like PUP.Babylon.C may also install additional software or toolbars, which can further compromise system performance and security.

Symptoms of Infection

Systems infected with PUP.Babylon.C may exhibit a range of symptoms, including unwanted advertisements or pop-ups, modified search results, and changes to system settings or browser configurations. You may also notice a decrease in system performance, such as slower browsing speeds or increased CPU usage. In some cases, you may not notice any symptoms at all, which is why it's essential to regularly scan your system for potential threats.

• Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
• Modified search results or browser settings
• Changes to system settings or configurations
• Decreased system performance or slower browsing speeds

How to Remove PUP.Babylon.C

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.Babylon.C from loading and to allow for easier removal.
2. Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malicious or unwanted software.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to PUP.Babylon.C.
4. Reset your web browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, to their default settings to remove any modifications made by the PUP.
5. Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that PUP.Babylon.C has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.Babylon.C from your system is crucial to preventing potential harm and maintaining system performance and security. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and protect your system from future threats. It's also essential to practice safe computing habits, such as regularly scanning your system for malware and being cautious when installing new software or clicking on links from unknown sources.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.Babylon.C
Signature status:	No Signature

Known Samples

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Known Samples

This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.

MD5: c972d6492b8f2851b675dc5eb789b8ed SHA1: 02f421a3b8b9f3cc0c1daa8e36663337e3df140c SHA256: 15E661E16A303ABFC7C9483F9DD58A335CAE0BE9FAD8693496DA51B3551838AF File Size: 1.45 MB, 1445452 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

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Windows Portable Executable Attributes

This section lists file attributes found within family samples. These attributes are extracted from the files’ Windows PE (Portable Executable) specification and various system flags. Portable Executable Attributes give malware researchers insight into a file’s functionality, executable details, platform and runtime environment.

• 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 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)

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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

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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

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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
Comments	This installation was built with Inno Setup.
Company Name	7Screensavers.com
File Description	Clock Mechanism Screensaver Setup
Product Name	Clock Mechanism Screensaver

File Traits

• Installer Version
• x86