PUP.Coupons

The detection of PUP.Coupons 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 further problems.

What Is PUP.Coupons?

PUP.Coupons is a type of potentially unwanted program that is designed to display unwanted advertisements, coupons, and other promotional content on your computer. These programs often sneak onto your system through bundled software downloads, infected websites, or malicious email attachments. Once installed, they can collect your browsing data, track your online activities, and display annoying ads that can compromise your online security.

How PUP.Coupons Operates

PUP.Coupons operates by installing itself on your system and integrating with your web browser. It can modify your browser settings, add toolbars, and change your homepage without your consent. The program may also communicate with its creators to download additional malware or update its own components. This can lead to a range of problems, including slowed system performance, browser crashes, and increased risk of malware infections.

Symptoms of Infection

The symptoms of a PUP.Coupons infection can vary, but common signs include unwanted advertisements and coupons popping up on your screen, unexpected changes to your browser settings, and slowed system performance. You may also notice that your browser is redirecting you to unfamiliar websites or that your search results are being hijacked. If you suspect that your system is infected with PUP.Coupons, it is crucial to take immediate action to remove the threat.

How to Remove PUP.Coupons

1. Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
2. Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and perform a full scan of your system to detect and remove PUP.Coupons and any related malware.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs that may be related to the infection, taking care to read the uninstallation prompts carefully to ensure that you are removing the correct programs.
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any changes made by the malware.
5. Reboot your computer and perform a follow-up scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the threat has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.Coupons from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the threat. By following the steps outlined above, you can help to ensure that your system is free from this potentially unwanted program and any related malware. Remember to always be cautious when downloading software and to keep your operating system and security software up to date to prevent future infections. Regularly scanning your system for malware and being aware of the symptoms of infection can also help to protect your computer and your personal data from harm.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.Coupons
Signature status:	Root Not Trusted

Known Samples

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Known Samples

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

MD5: 979718980ae23e83e934bef1b26c2ccd SHA1: 16d821a3006fea176affcc9a685f7591185a7db2 SHA256: E0CFA96D0D00E5004A476A8F3EA934630F157D4D8A778CE01A3976E78078950E File Size: 1.28 MB, 1277608 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 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
• IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)

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• 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	Created with Setup Factory 7.0
File Description	Setup Application
File Version	7.0.6.1
Internal Name	suf70_launch
Legal Copyright	Setup Engine Copyright © 2004-2006 Indigo Rose Corporation
Legal Trademarks	Setup Factory is a trademark of Indigo Rose Corporation.
Original Filename	suf70_launch.exe
Product Name	Setup Factory 7.0 Runtime
Product Version	7.0.6.1

Digital Signatures

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Digital Signatures

This section lists digital signatures that are attached to samples within this family. When analyzing and verifying digital signatures, it is important to confirm that the signature’s root authority is a well-known and trustworthy entity and that the status of the signature is good. Malware is often signed with non-trustworthy “Self Signed” digital signatures (which can be easily created by a malware author with no verification). Malware may also be signed by legitimate signatures that have an invalid status, and by signatures from questionable root authorities with fake or misleading “Signer” names.

Signer	Root	Status
Coupons, Inc.	VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2004 CA	Root Not Trusted

Block Information

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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:	115
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	0
Whitelisted Blocks:	115
Unknown Blocks:	0

Visual Map

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block

Files Modified

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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:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\_ir_sf7_temp_0\coupons.ico	Generic Read,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\_ir_sf7_temp_0\coupons.ico	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\_ir_sf7_temp_0\irimg1.jpg	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\_ir_sf7_temp_0\irimg2.jpg	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\_ir_sf7_temp_0\irimg3.jpg	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\_ir_sf7_temp_0\irimg4.jpg	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\_ir_sf7_temp_0\irimg5.jpg	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\_ir_sf7_temp_0\irimg6.jpg	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\_ir_sf7_temp_0\irimg7.jpg	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\_ir_sf7_temp_0\irimg8.jpg	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data

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c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\_ir_sf7_temp_0\irsetup.dat	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\_ir_sf7_temp_0\irsetup.dat	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\_ir_sf7_temp_0\irsetup.exe	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\_ir_sf7_temp_0\verdana_1.fon	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\_ir_sf7_temp_0\verdana_1.tft	Generic Write,Read Attributes

Windows API Usage

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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
Process Manipulation Evasion	NtUnmapViewOfSection
Process Shell Execute	CreateProcess
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent
User Data Access	GetUserObjectInformation
Other Suspicious	SetWindowsHookEx

Shell Command Execution

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Shell Command Execution

This section lists Windows shell commands that are run by the samples in this family. Windows Shell commands are often leveraged by malware for nefarious purposes and can be used to elevate security privileges, download and launch other malware, exploit vulnerabilities, collect and exfiltrate data, and hide malicious activity.

C:\Users\Waapfukn\AppData\Local\Temp\_ir_sf7_temp_0\irsetup.exe __IRAOFF:543245 "__IRAFN:c:\users\user\downloads\16d821a3006fea176affcc9a685f7591185a7db2_0001277608"