PUP.FakeTool

The detection of PUP.FakeTool on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may be causing harm or disrupting the normal functioning of your computer. It's essential to understand what this detection means and how to properly remove it to ensure your system's security and performance.

What Is PUP.FakeTool?

PUP.FakeTool refers to a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This category of threats includes software that may not be malicious in the traditional sense but can still cause problems for users. PUPs often sneak onto systems through bundled software downloads, deceptive installation prompts, or exploiting vulnerabilities in existing applications. Once installed, they can exhibit a range of unwanted behaviors, from displaying unwanted advertisements to modifying system settings without user consent.

How PUP.FakeTool Operates

PUP.FakeTool, like other PUPs, operates by integrating itself into the system in a way that makes it difficult for average users to detect and remove. It may pretend to offer useful functions or services but ultimately aims to generate revenue for its creators through various means, such as by displaying ads, collecting user data, or promoting other unwanted software. The program might also consume system resources, leading to performance issues, or interfere with other applications, causing them to malfunction.

Symptoms of Infection

Identifying a PUP.FakeTool infection can be challenging, as it may not exhibit overtly malicious behavior initially. However, common symptoms include an increase in unwanted pop-ups, redirects to suspicious websites, unexpected changes in browser settings or homepage, and overall system slowdown. In some cases, users might notice unfamiliar programs or toolbars installed on their browsers or desktops. These indicators suggest that your system might be compromised by a PUP like PUP.FakeTool.

How to Remove PUP.FakeTool

1. Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.FakeTool from loading and to give you a cleaner environment to work in.
2. Download and run a full scan with a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all components of PUP.FakeTool and any other potential threats.
3. Manually uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time you noticed the symptoms of the infection.
4. Reset your web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, etc.) to their default settings to remove any unwanted extensions, plugins, or changes made by PUP.FakeTool.
5. Reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all traces of the infection have been removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.FakeTool requires a combination of using the right tools and taking the appropriate steps to ensure your system is thoroughly cleaned. It's also crucial to adopt preventive measures to avoid future infections, such as being cautious with downloads, reading user agreements carefully, and keeping your operating system and software up to date. By understanding what PUP.FakeTool is, how it operates, and how to remove it, you can protect your computer from this and similar threats, maintaining a safe and efficient computing environment.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.FakeTool
Signature status:	No Signature

Known Samples

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Known Samples

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

MD5: a487e5170b90c32882d867b432f61dcd SHA1: 82a017e89a4cf75520d12846ec4da1e5358f148f SHA256: BE4137D1E3FE70BC2521C412EC097300963EC370931B7C4265D4708EF5DFB0F9 File Size: 383.49 KB, 383488 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 security information
• File is .NET application
• File is 32-bit executable
• File is either console or GUI application
• File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
• 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
Assembly Version	v6.1
Comments	PayPal Money Adder v6.1
Company Name	julianscott167@gmail.com
File Description	Money Adder
File Version	v6.1
Internal Name	PayPal Money Adder.exe
Legal Copyright	Copyright © 2021 Julian Scott
Legal Trademarks	julianscott167@gmail.com
Original Filename	PayPal Money Adder.exe
Product Name	PayPal Money Adder v6.1
Product Version	v6.1

File Traits

• .NET
• HighEntropy
• NewLateBinding
• x86

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:	59
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	0
Whitelisted Blocks:	47
Unknown Blocks:	12

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 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

Similar Families

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Similar Families

This section lists other families that share similarities with this family, based on EnigmaSoft’s analysis. Many malware families are created from the same malware toolkits and use the same packing and encryption techniques but uniquely extend functionality. Similar families may also share source code, attributes, icons, subcomponents, compromised and/or invalid digital signatures, and network characteristics. Researchers leverage these similarities to rapidly and effectively triage file samples and extend malware detection rules.

• MSIL.CryptionBot.C
• MSIL.CryptionBot.F
• MSIL.Filecoder.DS
• MSIL.Filecoder.XF
• MSIL.Gamehack.YR

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• MSIL.Krypt.MBW

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
User Data Access	GetComputerNameEx GetUserDefaultLocaleName GetUserObjectInformation
Encryption Used	BCryptOpenAlgorithmProvider
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent NtQuerySystemInformation
Network Info Queried	GetAdaptersAddresses GetNetworkParams