PUP.Gamehack.LCV
The detection of PUP.Gamehack.LCV 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 prompt action to remove it to prevent further damage.
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What Is PUP.Gamehack.LCV?
PUP.Gamehack.LCV is a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. PUPs are software programs that may not be malicious in nature but can still cause problems with your computer's performance, stability, and security. They can be bundled with other software programs or downloaded from the internet, often through deceptive or misleading means.
How PUP.Gamehack.LCV Operates
Once installed, PUP.Gamehack.LCV may operate in the background, consuming system resources and potentially causing issues with your computer's performance. It may also collect data about your browsing habits, search queries, and other online activities, which can be used for targeted advertising or other malicious purposes. In some cases, PUPs like PUP.Gamehack.LCV may also install additional software programs or components that can further compromise your system's security.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.Gamehack.LCV, you may experience a range of symptoms, including slowed system performance, increased pop-up ads, and unwanted browser redirects. You may also notice that your browser's homepage or search engine has been changed without your consent, or that new toolbars or extensions have been installed. In some cases, you may also experience crashes, freezes, or other system instability issues.
- Unwanted pop-up ads or browser redirects
- Slowed system performance or crashes
- Changed browser settings or homepage
- New toolbars or extensions installed without consent
- Increased risk of malware or virus infections
How to Remove PUP.Gamehack.LCV
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.Gamehack.LCV from loading and to allow for easier removal.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all instances of PUP.Gamehack.LCV.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or software components that may be related to PUP.Gamehack.LCV.
- Reset your browser settings to their default values, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to remove any unwanted changes or extensions.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that all instances of PUP.Gamehack.LCV have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Gamehack.LCV from your system is crucial to preventing further damage and ensuring your computer's security and performance. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable anti-malware tools, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and restore your system to a healthy state. Remember to always be cautious when downloading software from the internet and to carefully review the terms and conditions of any program before installing it on your system.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Gamehack.LCV |
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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:
a285c61f5a3426ad54504cf693b82c2b
SHA1:
7d277372eb2436f5845947b93d98205a84e0257f
SHA256:
60D626D7DFC31A36A0D3378FEBE466796B8588CF5A0EE9E76495B683D801F44C
File Size:
393.22 KB, 393216 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 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)
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- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Traits
- fptable
- No Version Info
- ntdll
- 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: | 1,272 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 42 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 1,194 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 36 |
Visual Map
? - 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.- Agent.HJO
- Downloader.Agent.LMB
- Trojan.Filecoder.Gen.CH
- Trojan.Kryptik.Gen.DUO
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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