PUP.Gamehack.DDS

The detection of PUP.Gamehack.DDS 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 and prevent further damage.

What Is PUP.Gamehack.DDS?

PUP.Gamehack.DDS is a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. PUPs are often bundled with other software or downloaded from untrusted sources, and they can cause a range of problems, including slowing down your computer, displaying unwanted ads, and potentially compromising your personal data. The name "Gamehack" suggests that this PUP may be related to gaming or cheating software, but its exact purpose and behavior can vary.

How PUP.Gamehack.DDS Operates

PUPs like PUP.Gamehack.DDS often operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in your system or using social engineering tactics to trick you into installing them. Once installed, they can run in the background, consuming system resources and potentially communicating with remote servers to download additional malware or transmit sensitive information. PUPs can also modify system settings, install additional software, or display unwanted ads and pop-ups, which can be frustrating and potentially dangerous.

Symptoms of Infection

If your system is infected with PUP.Gamehack.DDS, you may notice a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted ads and pop-ups, and unexpected changes to your browser settings or homepage. You may also notice that your system is running slowly or crashing frequently, or that your internet connection is being used for unknown purposes. In some cases, PUPs can also cause more severe problems, such as data loss or identity theft, so it's essential to take action quickly to remove the threat.

How to Remove PUP.Gamehack.DDS

1. Restart your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from running and to give you access to the internet.
2. Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and run a full scan of your system to detect and remove PUP.Gamehack.DDS and any other malware that may be present.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or software that you don't recognize or that you didn't intentionally install.
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted extensions or add-ons that may be associated with the PUP.
5. Reboot your system and run another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the threat has been fully removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.Gamehack.DDS from your system requires a combination of technical expertise and caution. By following the steps outlined above and using a reputable anti-malware tool, you can help to ensure that your system is safe and secure. It's also essential to take steps to prevent future infections, such as being cautious when downloading software, avoiding untrusted sources, and keeping your operating system and software up to date. By taking these precautions, you can help to protect your system and your personal data from the risks associated with PUPs like PUP.Gamehack.DDS.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.Gamehack.DDS
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: 041f716e4156d9a4a7d04e4d173fb37f SHA1: 50caca06d67c0d4bfe7c0c4bc71894784562029b SHA256: 7B43A2681ACCBF11EAA591F40205AD5A3B889DEF31C1A76DEE4A0362357A35CB File Size: 139.26 KB, 139264 bytes

MD5: 44893e15264efaf933d8e371da0b1345 SHA1: 3191e75a74c614d707569952457660c37714bf50 SHA256: A38D57D804EF886963D8C2DAD120BE4E18ED26ADD655432FC33B628E83BC11C4 File Size: 45.06 KB, 45056 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 relocations information
• File doesn't have security 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

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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
File Description	MetaHook Plus
File Version	0.4.0.0
Internal Name	MetaHook
Original Filename	MetaHook.exe

File Traits

• HighEntropy
• 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:	86
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	52
Whitelisted Blocks:	24
Unknown Blocks:	10

Visual Map

0 x x x x x x x x x 0 x x x x x x x x 0 x x 0 x x x 0 x 0 x ? ? ? ? x x x ? x x x x x 0 x 0 x x x x x 0 x x 0 x x 0 0 0 0 x 0 0 0 0 x x x x x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 x ? ? ? ? ?

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.

• Gamehack.DDS

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
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent
Network Winsock2	WSAStartup
Process Terminate	TerminateProcess