PUP.Gamehack.JY
Threat Scorecard
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| Popularity Rank: | 19,931 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| First Seen: | September 3, 2026 |
| Last Seen: | September 28, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
PUP.Gamehack.JY is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that targets Windows systems. While it is not classified as highly dangerous, its presence on a computer is generally considered undesirable, as it is often associated with game-hacking tools, modified game components, or software bundled alongside them. Like most PUPs, it may end up installed without a user fully understanding what it does or why it is there.
Table of Contents
What Gamehack.JY Does
Gamehack.JY is identified as a native 64-bit Windows application that runs as a GUI-based program. Analysis shows it is not packed and does not carry a digital signature, meaning it has not been verified as coming from a trusted, identifiable publisher. The program includes interface elements associated with "imgui," a lightweight graphical library frequently used in applications that overlay information on top of other running programs, such as game-related utilities or hack tools.
During operation, Gamehack.JY has been observed creating or modifying a file on the system, specifically within a user's documents folder, suggesting it logs or tracks some form of initialization or execution state. It also makes use of a range of low-level Windows system calls to manage memory, handle files, and control process behavior. Additionally, it has been seen retrieving the current Windows username and invoking the ShellExecute function, which is commonly used to launch other programs or open files and links. This combination of behaviors is typical of utilities designed to inject functionality into other software or to interact closely with system-level processes.
How It Gets Onto Computers
PUPs like Gamehack.JY typically do not arrive through deliberate, informed installation. Instead, they are commonly bundled with other software, such as free downloads, game modification tools, cheat engines, or third-party installers. Users may unknowingly agree to install such programs while quickly clicking through installation wizards, or they may download them directly while searching for unofficial game hacks, trainers, or mods. Because the file lacks a digital signature, there is no way to verify its origin or confirm that it has not been altered from its original intended form.
Risks for the User
Although rated at the lowest danger level, Gamehack.JY still poses risks typical of its category. Programs in this class can behave unpredictably, interfere with normal system or application performance, and in some cases expose users to further unwanted software. Its ability to access the Windows username and launch other processes via ShellExecute means it could be used to execute additional files or scripts without clear user awareness, which could open the door to further unwanted installations.
Signs of Infection
Users may notice unfamiliar files appearing in their documents folder, unexpected background processes running, or unusual interface overlays appearing while using other software, particularly games. Since Gamehack.JY lacks a visible, user-facing window in many cases, its presence may only become apparent through security scans or system monitoring tools.
Staying Protected
To avoid PUPs like Gamehack.JY, it is wise to download software only from official and reputable sources, carefully read every step of an installation process, and avoid game hacks, trainers, or cheat tools from unverified websites. Keeping security software up to date and performing regular system scans can help detect and remove unwanted programs before they cause further issues.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Gamehack.JY |
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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:
c57466330870b8a198f431a89843e079
SHA1:
9e5004d2dd2b59a7b8528a76837ccdb5688056ab
SHA256:
D8297F3FB57682256C8B1B18D34E72DA1B8FC041BDBB502B2B0F241E2203F443
File Size:
5.18 MB, 5176320 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have exports table
- File doesn't have security information
- File has TLS information
- File is 64-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 Traits
- dll
- imgui
- 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: | 8,158 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 2,453 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 5,627 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 78 |
Visual Map
... Data truncated? - 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.- Gamehack.JY
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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| c:\users\user\documents\execution\initialized.txt | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
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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| User Data Access |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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