PUP.Gamehack.LCE

The detection of PUP.Gamehack.LCE 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 from your system to prevent any potential harm.

What Is PUP.Gamehack.LCE?

PUP.Gamehack.LCE is a type of potentially unwanted program that is designed to perform specific functions without the user's consent or knowledge. The term "Gamehack" suggests that it may be related to gaming, but its actual purpose and behavior can vary. PUPs like PUP.Gamehack.LCE can be bundled with other software, downloaded from untrusted sources, or installed through exploits. They can consume system resources, display unwanted advertisements, and potentially collect user data.

How PUP.Gamehack.LCE Operates

PUP.Gamehack.LCE, like other PUPs, can operate in various ways, including running in the background, modifying system settings, and interacting with other applications. It may also communicate with its creators or other malicious entities to receive updates, send data, or download additional components. The exact behavior of PUP.Gamehack.LCE depends on its design and purpose, but it is likely to cause disruptions to your system's normal functioning and may pose security risks.

Symptoms of Infection

Systems infected with PUP.Gamehack.LCE may exhibit a range of symptoms, including slower performance, increased pop-up advertisements, unexpected changes to browser settings, and unfamiliar programs or icons on the desktop. Users may also notice that their browser homepage or search engine has been altered without their consent. In some cases, the presence of PUP.Gamehack.LCE may not be immediately apparent, making it essential to regularly scan your system for potential threats.

How to Remove PUP.Gamehack.LCE

1. Enter Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.Gamehack.LCE from loading and to make it easier to remove. This mode allows you to use the internet to download removal tools while limiting the functionality of malicious programs.
2. Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all components of PUP.Gamehack.LCE. Ensure the tool is updated with the latest definitions to improve detection rates.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs that were installed around the time the PUP was detected. Be cautious and only remove programs you are certain are not needed or are known to be malicious.
4. Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) to their default settings to remove any changes made by PUP.Gamehack.LCE, such as altered homepages or search engines.
5. Reboot your system and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all components of PUP.Gamehack.LCE have been removed and that your system is clean.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.Gamehack.LCE from your system is crucial to restoring your computer's performance and security. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively eliminate this potentially unwanted program and prevent future infections. Regularly scanning your system, being cautious with downloads, and keeping your software up to date are key practices in maintaining a secure computing environment. Remember, vigilance and proactive measures are your best defenses against malware and other cyber threats.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.Gamehack.LCE
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: ddd50e4e9dd26080a2b90c1ed2892865 SHA1: 7c3d30c624ac2eea287797054ac33e9f07a46cdd File Size: 1.43 MB, 1425408 bytes

MD5: 8b1db69a0117df4f5ffd96cc678afb1f SHA1: a1c42029c7e3c3a2572d7cd0b82dbef6cbb3ca59 SHA256: CB72969CBB86F909F022BACB7E9184AACBCD3F488B3693B0F808A75C9BA37706 File Size: 929.79 KB, 929792 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 debug information
• File doesn't have exports table
• File doesn't have security information
• 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
Company Name	Ai4rei/AN
File Description	Client Updater/Launcher
File Version	2.13.2.354
Internal Name	Skal
Legal Copyright	Copyright © 2012-2023 Ai4rei/AN
Original Filename	elurair.exe
Product Name	Elurair
Product Version	2.13.2.354

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:	318
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	93
Whitelisted Blocks:	225
Unknown Blocks:	0

Visual Map

x x 0 0 0 0 0 x x 0 x 0 x x x x 0 x x x x 0 x 0 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 0 x x x x x x x x x x x x 0 0 x x x 0 x x 0 x x x x x x 0 x x x x 0 x x x x x x 0 0 0 x 0 x 0 x x x x x x x 0 x x x x x 0 0 x x x x x x x 0 0 x 0 0 x x x x x x x x x x 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 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 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 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 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 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 - 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.LCE

Files Modified

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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
c:\users\user\downloads\elurair.new	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\downloads\patch.inf	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\downloads\patchlogs.inf	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data

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 OutputDebugString
Network Wininet	InternetOpen
User Data Access	GetUserObjectInformation