PUP.ChromePass
The detection of PUP.ChromePass on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may be causing issues with your browser and overall system security. It's essential to understand what this detection means and how to properly remove it to prevent any potential harm.
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What Is PUP.ChromePass?
PUP.ChromePass refers to a type of potentially unwanted program that is specifically designed to affect Google Chrome, although it may also impact other browsers. PUPs are software applications that, while not necessarily malicious, can still cause problems such as unwanted advertisements, browser redirects, and changes to your browser settings without your consent. They often find their way onto your system through bundled software downloads or deceptive installation practices.
How PUP.ChromePass Operates
PUPs like PUP.ChromePass typically operate by integrating themselves into your browser, often through extensions or add-ons that seem legitimate but serve the purpose of displaying unwanted content or tracking your browsing habits. They can also modify your browser's settings, such as changing your default search engine or homepage to one that is not of your choice. Furthermore, they might collect your browsing data, which could be used for targeted advertising or other malicious purposes.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.ChromePass, you might notice several symptoms. These can include an increase in unwanted pop-up advertisements, unexpected redirects to suspicious websites, changes to your browser settings that you did not authorize, and a general slowdown in your browser's performance. In some cases, you might also see additional toolbars or extensions in your browser that you do not remember installing.
- Unwanted changes to your browser's homepage or default search engine
- Appearance of toolbars or extensions you did not install
- Increased number of pop-ups and advertisements
- Redirects to unwanted or suspicious websites
- Slower browser performance
How to Remove PUP.ChromePass
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.ChromePass from loading and to give you a cleaner environment to work in.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system. This can help identify and remove the PUP and any associated files or programs.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time you noticed the symptoms of the infection.
- Reset your browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings. This will remove any changes made by the PUP, including unwanted extensions and modified settings.
- After removing the PUP and resetting your browsers, reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all components of PUP.ChromePass have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.ChromePass from your system is crucial to restoring your browser's performance and protecting your personal data. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good computing practices, such as regularly scanning your system for malware and being cautious with downloads and email attachments, you can help prevent future infections. Remember, vigilance and the use of reputable security software are key to keeping your system safe and secure.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.ChromePass |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
aa46cba454b9b9b9302e17d15e09414f
SHA1:
d0ba2ba13f75177fea63802916b3d9964adbfc9b
SHA256:
C2C96DDFF801371ADE016E6F5C000CB2FE1CF64C868C2F073DF7705B38813D6A
File Size:
370.69 KB, 370688 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 |
|---|---|
| Company Name | NirSoft |
| File Description | Chrome Password Recovery |
| File Version | 1.62 |
| Internal Name | ChromePass |
| Legal Copyright | Copyright © 2008 - 2025 Nir Sofer |
| Original Filename | ChromePass |
| Product Name | ChromePass |
| Product Version | 1.62 |
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: | 1,041 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 66 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 440 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 535 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
