PUP.CrossRider.AA
The detection of PUP.CrossRider.AA 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.CrossRider.AA?
PUP.CrossRider.AA is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This category of threats includes software that may not be malicious in nature but can still cause significant disruptions to your system and potentially expose you to more severe risks. PUPs often find their way onto computers through bundled software downloads, where they are included alongside legitimate programs without the user's full knowledge or consent.
How PUP.CrossRider.AA Operates
Once installed, PUP.CrossRider.AA can operate in various ways, depending on its design and the intentions of its creators. Common behaviors of PUPs include displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data without consent, altering browser settings, and slowing down system performance. They may also act as vectors for more malicious software, potentially leading to further infections. Understanding how PUPs operate is crucial for developing effective strategies for their removal and prevention.
Symptoms of Infection
The symptoms of a PUP.CrossRider.AA infection can vary, but common indicators include an increase in unwanted pop-ups or advertisements, changes to your browser's homepage or search engine without your permission, and a general decline in your computer's performance. You might also notice unfamiliar programs or toolbars that you did not intentionally install. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is likely that your system is infected with a PUP or another form of malware.
How to Remove PUP.CrossRider.AA
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to give you a cleaner environment to work in.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all traces of the PUP.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time your issues began.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings to remove any changes made by the PUP, such as altered homepages or search engines.
- Reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all components of the PUP have been successfully removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.CrossRider.AA from your system is crucial to restoring your computer's security and performance. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining vigilance when downloading software, you can protect your system from similar threats in the future. Regularly updating your operating system, browsers, and security software, as well as being cautious with email attachments and links, are also key practices in preventing malware infections. Remember, proactive maintenance and awareness are your best defenses against potentially unwanted programs and more severe malware threats.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.CrossRider.AA |
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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:
b1f285bb2587b4ec616aab2859d84273
SHA1:
8489930e9c6c1c49b8eedc74a1cd8f487db4f0a0
SHA256:
5646DE4D044796E06E7D00FB70004028301D020B49EDF0B3A31B5CA4467E1A1C
File Size:
188.93 KB, 188928 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 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
- 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)
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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| Product Version | 2.0.0.2 |
File Traits
- dll
- 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: | 616 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 56 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 516 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 44 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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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| Syscall Use |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Anti Debug |
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Shell Command Execution
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:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\8489930e9c6c1c49b8eedc74a1cd8f487db4f0a0_0000188928.,LiQMAxHB
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