PUP.Elemental
The detection of PUP.Elemental 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 immediate action to remove it to prevent any further damage.
Table of Contents
What Is PUP.Elemental?
PUP.Elemental is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This means that while it may not be as malicious as other types of malware, such as viruses or Trojans, it can still cause problems with your system and compromise your privacy. PUPs are often installed on a system without the user's knowledge or consent, and they can be difficult to remove.
How PUP.Elemental Operates
PUP.Elemental, like other PUPs, operates by installing itself on a system and then executing its payload. This can include displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, and installing additional malware. PUPs can also modify system settings and configure themselves to start automatically when the system boots. In some cases, PUPs can also interfere with the operation of other programs and system components, causing errors and crashes.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.Elemental, you may notice a range of symptoms. These can include unwanted pop-ups and advertisements, slow system performance, and error messages. You may also notice that your browser homepage has been changed, or that new toolbars or extensions have been installed. In some cases, you may also experience crashes and freezes, or find that your system is unstable and prone to errors.
- Unwanted advertisements and pop-ups
- Slow system performance
- Error messages and crashes
- Changes to browser settings and configuration
- Installation of unwanted toolbars and extensions
How to Remove PUP.Elemental
- Restart your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.Elemental from loading and to give you a clean environment to work in.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect and remove any malware, including PUP.Elemental.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that you did not intentionally install.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any changes made by PUP.Elemental.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.Elemental has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Elemental from your system is essential to prevent any further damage and to protect your privacy and security. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and restore your system to a clean and stable state. It is also important to be vigilant and to take steps to prevent future infections, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus software, and being cautious when downloading and installing programs from the internet.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Elemental |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | Root Not Trusted |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
fbb8be3aa7105238955b724120cd32a9
SHA1:
6836e973869781fa41585286eba5cbf2a7b1338b
SHA256:
0A33C7A87D8B89899767299760435B9473DFA6FDBEF8DCC79E5281B4D07DF2E7
File Size:
303.10 KB, 303096 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have exports table
- 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)
- 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 | Elements Browser |
| File Description | Elements Browser Setup |
| File Version | 1.0.0.1 |
| Internal Name | ElementsSetup.exe |
| Legal Copyright | Copyright (C) 2017 |
| Original Filename | Elementa.exe |
| Product Name | Elements Browser |
| Product Version | 1.0.0.1 |
Digital Signatures
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Info Software | COMODO RSA Certification Authority | Root Not Trusted |
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: | 695 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 12 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 580 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 103 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Network Wininet |
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| Network Winhttp |
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