PUP.Gamehack.HGFA

The detection of PUP.Gamehack.HGFA on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may be compromising your computer's security and performance. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it and prevent further damage.

What Is PUP.Gamehack.HGFA?

PUP.Gamehack.HGFA is a type of malware that is categorized as a potentially unwanted program. This means that it is not necessarily a virus or a trojan, but it can still cause significant problems on your system. PUPs are often installed without the user's knowledge or consent, and they can be used to display unwanted advertisements, collect personal data, or even install other malicious programs.

How PUP.Gamehack.HGFA Operates

PUP.Gamehack.HGFA operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in your system's security or by tricking you into installing it. Once installed, it can start to display unwanted advertisements, collect your personal data, or even install other malicious programs. It may also attempt to connect to remote servers to download additional malware or receive instructions from its creators. PUPs like PUP.Gamehack.HGFA can be particularly problematic because they can be difficult to detect and remove, and they can cause a range of problems, from slowing down your system to compromising your personal data.

Symptoms of Infection

The symptoms of a PUP.Gamehack.HGFA infection can vary, but common signs include unwanted advertisements or pop-ups, slow system performance, and unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop. You may also notice that your browser is being redirected to unfamiliar websites or that your search results are being hijacked. In some cases, you may even notice that your personal data is being collected or stolen. If you suspect that your system is infected with PUP.Gamehack.HGFA, it is essential to take immediate action to remove it.

How to Remove PUP.Gamehack.HGFA

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.Gamehack.HGFA from loading and to give you a clean environment to work in.
2. Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect and remove any malware, including PUP.Gamehack.HGFA.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that you did not intentionally install. Be cautious when uninstalling programs, as some may be legitimate or even essential to your system's operation.
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 PUP.Gamehack.HGFA.
5. Reboot your system and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.Gamehack.HGFA has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.Gamehack.HGFA from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the threat. By following the steps outlined above, you can help to ensure that your system is clean and free from malware. It is also essential to take steps to prevent future infections, such as 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. By being proactive and vigilant, you can help to protect your system and your personal data from the risks associated with PUP.Gamehack.HGFA and other types of malware.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.Gamehack.HGFA
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: e81e11969708d83e75e75c27b074bad1 SHA1: d5bc249c2945406433791cc1f247c74a6039439b SHA256: 7FB2BD49FCE9383C2C8B6EB765B9F42A769F66C8333AD936DDABD038097E9E5C File Size: 91.65 KB, 91648 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 exports table
• File doesn't have security information
• File is 64-bit executable
• File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
• 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

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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
Company Name	Igromanru
File Description	In a world of weak coding, there is no cheating - only domination.
File Version	1.0.0.0
Internal Name	HD2-Sneaky-Stuff-Injector.exe
Legal Copyright	Igromanru Copyright (C) 2025
Original Filename	HD2-Sneaky-Stuff-Injector.exe
Product Name	Helldivers 2 Sneaky Stuff Injector
Product Version	1.0.0.0

File Traits

• WriteProcessMemory
• x64

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:	125
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	13
Whitelisted Blocks:	112
Unknown Blocks:	0

Visual Map

x x 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 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x 0 x 0 x x x x 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block

Registry Modifications

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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
HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\cmd.exe	ൟ暂많ǜ	RegNtPreCreateKey

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
Syscall Use	ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSendWaitReceivePort ntdll.dll!NtClose ntdll.dll!NtCreateSection ntdll.dll!NtDeviceIoControlFile ntdll.dll!NtFreeVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtMapViewOfSection ntdll.dll!NtOpenFile ntdll.dll!NtOpenKey ntdll.dll!NtOpenKeyEx ntdll.dll!NtOpenThread Show More ntdll.dll!NtQueryAttributesFile ntdll.dll!NtQueryDirectoryFileEx ntdll.dll!NtQueryFullAttributesFile ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationToken ntdll.dll!NtQueryKey ntdll.dll!NtQueryValueKey ntdll.dll!NtQueryVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtQueryVolumeInformationFile ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationWorkerFactory ntdll.dll!NtTerminateProcess ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSection ntdll.dll!NtWriteFile UNKNOWN
Process Manipulation Evasion	NtUnmapViewOfSection