PUP.Gamehack.AEEB
The detection of PUP.Gamehack.AEEB 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's essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it to prevent further damage.
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What Is PUP.Gamehack.AEEB?
PUP.Gamehack.AEEB is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This means that while it may not be as destructive as other types of malware, such as viruses or Trojans, it can still cause problems with your system and compromise your personal data. PUPs are often installed without the user's knowledge or consent, and they can be difficult to remove without the help of specialized tools.
How PUP.Gamehack.AEEB Operates
PUP.Gamehack.AEEB, like other PUPs, can operate in various ways to achieve its goals. It may be designed to display unwanted advertisements, collect user data, or install additional malware on the infected system. In some cases, PUPs can also hijack browser settings, modify system files, or even install fake antivirus programs to further compromise the system. The exact operation of PUP.Gamehack.AEEB may vary, but its primary goal is to generate revenue for its creators, often at the expense of the user's security and privacy.
Symptoms of Infection
The symptoms of a PUP.Gamehack.AEEB infection can vary, but common signs include unwanted pop-ups, slow system performance, and changes to browser settings. You may also notice that your system is running slower than usual, or that your browser is being redirected to unfamiliar websites. In some cases, you may even receive fake alerts or warnings, claiming that your system is infected with malware, in an attempt to scare you into installing additional malicious software.
How to Remove PUP.Gamehack.AEEB
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for a more effective removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malware, including PUP.Gamehack.AEEB.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the PUP, as they may be contributing to the infection.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that the malware has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Gamehack.AEEB from your system requires a combination of technical knowledge and the right tools. By following the steps outlined above, you can help to ensure that your system is free from this potentially unwanted program and any associated malware. It's essential to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to protect your system from future infections, including keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus software, and being cautious when installing new programs or clicking on links from unfamiliar sources.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Gamehack.AEEB |
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| Packers: | UPX! |
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
0b62b002af97edbe29b72d7cfc44c31e
SHA1:
e95e800cdf8345bea790dda096120fb4d7b53274
File Size:
823.81 KB, 823808 bytes
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MD5:
b503f50b35329b4b7ed80dd804b7aa16
SHA1:
134d8e34c7b633e1e987207bd7c7f1d3926ddf42
SHA256:
1509963B035A0D0B06FA4631D4BC96337D7410826C108FE104C5CD11CABFF9E0
File Size:
319.49 KB, 319488 bytes
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MD5:
cdc391b398c2776797ccbd4e478a2493
SHA1:
0e775a2a03cc5b7785fc676f2235cc695d6e5bab
SHA256:
DA1C65D17FF377C4150FA2E46D1065A150F85C9AC8CE1346912B96062A15910C
File Size:
291.84 KB, 291840 bytes
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MD5:
5790bd8782a6c319154d069a9a51ca2a
SHA1:
2bb7089b159fd504759c1340e2da01f97553ba4e
SHA256:
72EBAB22DF58DDCC84559B4ED538A4A7B19D88041E0F5D76E99078972E5703D8
File Size:
326.14 KB, 326144 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 relocations information
- File doesn't have resources
- File doesn't have security information
- File has been packed
- File has TLS information
- File is 64-bit executable
- File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
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- File is either console or GUI application
- 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.File Traits
- GetConsoleWindow
- No Version Info
- ntdll
- packed
- WriteProcessMemory
- x64
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: | 2,586 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 94 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 2,417 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 75 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Similar Families
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.- Agent.GBG
- Agent.JYT
- Agent.OIW
- Agent.UTA
- CsgoInjector.GJ
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- DiscordStealer.AS
- Downloader.Agent.BTF
- Downloader.Agent.BTW
- Gamehack.GACI
- Kryptik.ODF
- Kryptik.ODK
- Stealer.GTA
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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| \device\namedpipe | Generic Read,Write Attributes |
| \device\namedpipe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\tempchecker.txt | 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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| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\cmd.exe | ⰷ䤴⚴ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\cryptography\oid\encodingtype 0\cryptdllfindoidinfo\1.3.6.1.4.1.311.60.3.1!7::name | szOID_ROOT_PROGRAM_AUTO_UPDATE_CA_REVOCATION | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\cryptography\oid\encodingtype 0\cryptdllfindoidinfo\1.3.6.1.4.1.311.60.3.2!7::name | szOID_ROOT_PROGRAM_AUTO_UPDATE_END_REVOCATION | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\cryptography\oid\encodingtype 0\cryptdllfindoidinfo\1.3.6.1.4.1.311.60.3.3!7::name | szOID_ROOT_PROGRAM_NO_OCSP_FAILOVER_TO_CRL | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\cmd.exe | 佞䦘⚴ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\cmd.exe | 䦴⚴ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | 䦴⚴ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\cmd.exe | 䑑躌䦍ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\cmd.exe | 軹䦍ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\cmd.exe | l���I� | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | ꀥ輊䦍ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\cmd.exe | 紨趚ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\cmd.exe | 䞌紫趚ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\local settings\muicache\1b\52c64b7e::@c:\windows\system32\mlang.dll,-4386 | English (United States) | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\cmd.exe | 曥緍趚ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\cmd.exe | 敒緬趚ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | 豋緳趚ǜ | 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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| Syscall Use |
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| Network Winsock2 |
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| Network Winsock |
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| Network Wininet |
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| User Data Access |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Anti Debug |
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| Process Terminate |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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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\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /c systeminfo > "C:\Users\Ktuuikhh\AppData\Local\Temp\tempchecker.txt" 2>&1
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /c certutil -hashfile "c:\users\user\downloads\134d8e34c7b633e1e987207bd7c7f1d3926ddf42_0000319488" MD5 | find /i /v "md5" | find /i /v "certutil"
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\certutil.exe certutil -hashfile "c:\users\user\downloads\134d8e34c7b633e1e987207bd7c7f1d3926ddf42_0000319488" MD5
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\systeminfo.exe systeminfo
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\find.exe find /i /v "md5"
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\find.exe find /i /v "certutil"
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /c start cmd /C "color b && title Error && echo Couldn't resolve host name && timeout /t 5"
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe cmd /C "color b && title Error && echo Couldn't resolve host name && timeout /t 5"
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WriteConsole: Couldn't resolve
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\timeout.exe timeout /t 5
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WriteConsole:
Waiting for 5
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WriteConsole: seconds, press
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WriteConsole: 0834
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WriteConsole: 0833
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WriteConsole: 0832
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /c certutil -hashfile "c:\users\user\downloads\0e775a2a03cc5b7785fc676f2235cc695d6e5bab_0000291840" MD5 | find /i /v "md5" | find /i /v "certutil"
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\certutil.exe certutil -hashfile "c:\users\user\downloads\0e775a2a03cc5b7785fc676f2235cc695d6e5bab_0000291840" MD5
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /c systeminfo > "C:\Users\Hrgursfa\AppData\Local\Temp\tempchecker.txt" 2>&1
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /c certutil -hashfile "c:\users\user\downloads\2bb7089b159fd504759c1340e2da01f97553ba4e_0000326144" MD5 | find /i /v "md5" | find /i /v "certutil"
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\certutil.exe certutil -hashfile "c:\users\user\downloads\2bb7089b159fd504759c1340e2da01f97553ba4e_0000326144" MD5
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