PUP.Gamehack.HEF
The detection of PUP.Gamehack.HEF 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 further damage.
Table of Contents
What Is PUP.Gamehack.HEF?
PUP.Gamehack.HEF is a type of potentially unwanted program that is designed to operate in the background of your system, often without your knowledge or consent. These programs can be bundled with other software or downloaded from the internet, and they can cause a range of problems, including slowing down your computer, displaying unwanted advertisements, and potentially compromising your personal data.
How PUP.Gamehack.HEF Operates
PUPs like PUP.Gamehack.HEF typically operate by installing themselves on your system and then running in the background, often using system resources and bandwidth to perform their intended functions. They may also communicate with remote servers to receive updates, transmit data, or download additional components. In some cases, PUPs can be used to distribute malware or other types of threats, making them a significant concern for computer security.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.Gamehack.HEF, you may notice a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted advertisements or pop-ups, and unexpected changes to your browser settings or homepage. You may also notice that your system is using more resources than usual, or that your internet connection is slower than normal. In some cases, PUPs can also cause system crashes or freezes, making it difficult to use your computer.
- Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
- Slow system performance
- Unexpected changes to browser settings or homepage
- System crashes or freezes
- Unexplained changes to system settings or configuration
How to Remove PUP.Gamehack.HEF
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all components of the PUP.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the PUP, using the Add/Remove Programs feature in Windows or the equivalent feature on your operating system.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any changes made by the PUP.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that all components of the PUP have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Gamehack.HEF from your system is essential to prevent further damage and protect your personal data. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and restore your system to a safe and secure state. It is also important to take steps to prevent future infections, including being cautious when downloading software, avoiding suspicious links and attachments, and keeping your operating system and security software up to date.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Gamehack.HEF |
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| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
daa97eb9c730ad2bc3d055562b864615
SHA1:
da04479252b1dbbf3e5c334456017021d0e0a44d
SHA256:
311966A16D293C444C7AA6EE8CF20E68BB82C863BE58820432DD4389B62D3F72
File Size:
125.95 KB, 125952 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- 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)
- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Traits
- 2+ executable sections
- dll
- WriteProcessMemory
- 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: | 307 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 29 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 223 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 55 |
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 |
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| Syscall Use |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Anti Debug |
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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\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\da04479252b1dbbf3e5c334456017021d0e0a44d_0000125952.,LiQMAxHB
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