PUP.Exent.A
The detection of PUP.Exent.A 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 and prevent future infections.
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What Is PUP.Exent.A?
PUP.Exent.A is a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. PUPs are software applications that may exhibit undesirable behavior, such as displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or modifying system settings. While PUPs are not typically considered malware, they can still pose a risk to your system's security and stability.
How PUP.Exent.A Operates
PUP.Exent.A, like other PUPs, may operate by installing itself on your system through various means, such as bundled software installations, infected downloads, or exploit kits. Once installed, it may begin to exhibit its unwanted behavior, which can include displaying pop-up ads, redirecting your browser to unwanted websites, or collecting your personal data. PUPs may also modify your system settings, such as changing your default search engine or homepage, to generate revenue for their developers.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.Exent.A, you may notice several symptoms, including unwanted advertisements, slow system performance, and modified system settings. You may also experience browser redirects, pop-up ads, and unfamiliar programs installed on your system. In some cases, PUPs may also collect your personal data, such as browsing history, search queries, and login credentials, which can be used for malicious purposes.
- Unwanted advertisements and pop-up ads
- Slow system performance and crashes
- Modified system settings, such as changed default search engine or homepage
- Unfamiliar programs installed on your system
- Browse redirects and unfamiliar websites
How to Remove PUP.Exent.A
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.Exent.A from loading and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
- Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and perform a full scan of your system to detect and remove PUP.Exent.A and any other malware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that may be related to PUP.Exent.A, using the Add/Remove Programs feature in your system's Control Panel.
- Reset your browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any modifications made by PUP.Exent.A.
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.Exent.A has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Exent.A from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the removal process. By following the steps outlined above, you can help ensure that your system is free from this potentially unwanted program and prevent future infections. It is also essential to practice safe computing habits, such as avoiding suspicious downloads, using strong antivirus software, and keeping your system and software up to date, to minimize the risk of PUP infections and other malware threats.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Exent.A |
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| Signature status: | Modified signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
6eb96da28984764a31e591d72c1da8ab
SHA1:
8a783a3eef9df6441f515aa3df57632c9cec3f2b
SHA256:
711D99172A11D173DD31EA467F8259D1E5EA350E82DE6A5CD69DA36194C4B265
File Size:
762.22 KB, 762224 bytes
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MD5:
33fe7cb3b19bc6e0383fe6fe32c79e74
SHA1:
5f3198221900995ad04a7969e5bde100030b7f3b
SHA256:
7652192A305F314163490CDD323C9643BDC9687238FFB1DEC09186897F4AD6CC
File Size:
1.02 MB, 1024408 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 relocations information
- File has 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)
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- 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 |
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| Comments | Release. |
| Company Name | Exent Technologies Ltd. |
| File Description | ExentCtl Module |
| File Version | 07.02.00.01 |
| Internal Name | ExentCtl |
| Legal Copyright | Copyright © 1996-2007 Exent Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved. |
| Original Filename | ExentCtl.ocx |
| Private Build |
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| Product Name | ExentCtl Module |
| Product Version | 07.02.00.01 |
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 |
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| Exent Technologies Ltd. | Exent Technologies Ltd. | Root Not Trusted |
File Traits
- HighEntropy
- 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: | 894 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 0 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 893 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 1 |
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0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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 |
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| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\_uninsep.bat | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\sdm143\00367047 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\sdm143\003bbc7b | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\sdm143\cmhelper.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\sdm143\exentctlinstaller.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\sdm143\free ride games.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\sdm143\resourcedll.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\sdm143\sdmlog.log | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
Registry Modifications
Registry Modifications
This section lists registry keys and values that were created, modified and/or deleted by samples in this family. Windows Registry activity can provide valuable insight into malware functionality. Additionally, malware often creates registry values to allow itself to automatically start and indefinitely persist after an initial infection has compromised the system.| Key::Value | Data | API Name |
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| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | ꩯᎀǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc3475 | 恖 ȁ 偫~ Ꚑơƞ 龡^ 듛ï 紘Çà 獖} 偫~ 엦1 좟Êd ᵂċ ᵆċe 腠 엦1> ¶} ꙥ ꙥ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing::enableconsoletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enablefiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enableautofiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enableconsoletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::filetracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::consoletracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::maxfilesize | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::filedirectory | %windir%\tracing | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | ൚ᘺǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc3475 | �n h xy kP~ �ރ ���� ��^ ۴� ! }� � Vs} m kP~ m ��1 � �� ! ��� d B 4 F e h; ��1 6 �� h �n� } e�� e�� | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| User Data Access |
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| Process Terminate |
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| Network Winhttp |
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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.
open C:\Users\Xatcnlmm\AppData\Local\Temp\_uninsep.bat
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WriteConsole:
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WriteConsole: c:\users\user\do
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WriteConsole: del
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WriteConsole: "c:\users\user\
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WriteConsole:
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WriteConsole:
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WriteConsole: c:\users\user\do
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WriteConsole: if
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WriteConsole: exist "c:\users\
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WriteConsole: goto
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WriteConsole: Repeat
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WriteConsole:
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WriteConsole:
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WriteConsole: c:\users\user\do
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WriteConsole: del
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WriteConsole: "C:\Users\Xatcn
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WriteConsole:
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WriteConsole: The batch file c
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open C:\Users\Ofcmwqjg\AppData\Local\Temp\_uninsep.bat
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