PUP.Brute.HE
The detection of PUP.Brute.HE 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's essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it to prevent any potential harm.
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What Is PUP.Brute.HE?
PUP.Brute.HE is a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. PUPs are often bundled with other software or downloaded from untrusted sources, and they can cause a range of problems, including slowing down your computer, displaying unwanted ads, and potentially compromising your personal data. The name PUP.Brute.HE suggests that it may be related to brute-force attacks or other malicious activities, but the exact nature of the threat is not immediately clear.
How PUP.Brute.HE Operates
PUPs like PUP.Brute.HE often operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in your system or using social engineering tactics to trick you into installing them. Once installed, they can run in the background, consuming system resources and potentially communicating with their creators or other malicious entities. PUPs may also attempt to collect your personal data, such as browsing history, login credentials, or other sensitive information, which can be used for malicious purposes.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.Brute.HE, you may notice a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted ads or pop-ups, and unexpected changes to your browser settings or homepage. You may also notice that your system is running more slowly than usual, or that your browser is crashing or freezing frequently. In some cases, you may not notice any symptoms at all, which is why it's essential to run regular virus scans and monitor your system for suspicious activity.
How to Remove PUP.Brute.HE
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.Brute.HE from running and to give you access to the internet.
- Run a full scan with a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove any malicious files or programs.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that you don't recognize or that you didn't intentionally install.
- Reset your browser settings to their default values, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your system and run another scan to ensure that PUP.Brute.HE has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Brute.HE from your system is essential to prevent any potential harm and to restore your system's performance and security. By following the steps outlined above, you can help to ensure that your system is clean and free from malware. It's also essential to take steps to prevent future infections, such as being cautious when downloading software, avoiding untrusted sources, and keeping your operating system and software up to date. Remember to always run regular virus scans and monitor your system for suspicious activity to help keep your system safe and secure.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Brute.HE |
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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:
df1ade3f67f0a8474b20c1ad11cc201d
SHA1:
ae28027af722c3ea7f6431d04c65582d16c60832
SHA256:
9D9AFAD9061A07B04A8C70FBB438CCFFCF3F1200149A0F3AB22A6C8839DC3F12
File Size:
795.66 KB, 795657 bytes
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MD5:
869f80bea90f50508e7156632a5c4ae4
SHA1:
d193db51830941add67094e407098288c06a55df
SHA256:
DF7C428B7ACBC3568A3D05D70D6AC53C37C1D7B9634085F17530607AAA0397B2
File Size:
421.21 KB, 421211 bytes
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MD5:
0aa5666e0881ddf672ec19885c63866b
SHA1:
031f8dd233f074a6235fd85b057ddb7bfe8aed22
SHA256:
D70E9C8F3528E5D440DE8835920F4891E23E14DE2CE2B2BF8F9227CB98D7FDA6
File Size:
1.15 MB, 1150596 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 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
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- 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 |
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| File Description | 自己解凍実行ファイル |
| File Version |
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| Internal Name | EPSFX |
| Original Filename | EPSFX.EXE |
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File Traits
- big overlay
- Installer Manifest
- 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: | 630 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 140 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 490 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
