PUP.BypassUAC.C
The detection of PUP.BypassUAC.C on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may compromise your computer's security and performance. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it and prevent further damage.
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What Is PUP.BypassUAC.C?
PUP.BypassUAC.C is a type of malware that is designed to bypass User Account Control (UAC) settings, allowing it to perform unauthorized actions on your system without your knowledge or consent. This can include installing additional malware, modifying system settings, and stealing sensitive information. PUPs like PUP.BypassUAC.C are often bundled with free software or downloaded from untrusted sources, making them a common threat to computer users.
How PUP.BypassUAC.C Operates
PUP.BypassUAC.C operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in your system's security, allowing it to gain elevated privileges and perform malicious actions. It may use various techniques to evade detection, such as disguising itself as a legitimate program or using code obfuscation to hide its true intentions. Once installed, PUP.BypassUAC.C can communicate with its creators or other malicious servers to receive updates, steal data, or install additional malware.
Symptoms of Infection
Infected systems may exhibit a range of symptoms, including slow performance, frequent crashes, and unexpected pop-ups or ads. You may also notice unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop, or find that your browser settings have been modified without your consent. In some cases, PUP.BypassUAC.C may also cause system files to become corrupted or deleted, leading to further problems and instability.
- Unexplained changes to system settings or browser configuration
- Appearance of unfamiliar programs or icons
- Frequent pop-ups, ads, or other unwanted content
- Slow system performance or frequent crashes
- Unexplained data usage or network activity
How to Remove PUP.BypassUAC.C
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.BypassUAC.C from loading and to allow for a more effective removal process
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any associated malware or PUPs
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to PUP.BypassUAC.C
- 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 perform a follow-up scan to ensure that PUP.BypassUAC.C and any associated malware have been successfully removed
Conclusion
Removing PUP.BypassUAC.C from your system requires a combination of technical knowledge and caution. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable anti-malware tools, you can help to ensure the removal of this potentially unwanted program and prevent further damage to your system. It is essential to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to protect your computer from malware and other online threats, including keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong passwords, and avoiding suspicious downloads or links.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.BypassUAC.C |
|---|---|
| Packers: | UPX |
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
be7d569271bf99469758c3d6138feff8
SHA1:
8b7c67d7663a401363b92dcdc4e0e84a7911f8e6
SHA256:
88FB8EE79D014299F9EC402F26DE60AFFA598075D9A2B5CA5C1DEC4E37A0EE1F
File Size:
2.10 MB, 2104110 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 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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- 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 |
|---|---|
| Compiled Script | AutoIt v3 Script: 3, 3, 6, 1 |
| File Version | 3, 3, 6, 1 |
File Traits
- GetConsoleWindow
- No Version Info
- WriteProcessMemory
- x64
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: | 2,313 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 0 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 2,313 |
| 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.- Autoit
- Bitcoinminer.BDA
- Bitcoinminer.BDB
- Rugmi.T
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 |
|---|---|
| c:\tmp.txt | 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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