PUP.Gamehack.TRA
PUP.Gamehack.TRA is a detection name used to flag a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that is typically associated with game hacking, cheating, or modification tools. Programs in this category are often downloaded by users looking for an edge in online or offline games, such as aimbots, wallhacks, unlockers, or trainers that modify how a game behaves. While the tool itself may claim to offer game-enhancing features, security software flags it because of the risky behaviors, bundled components, or unwanted side effects commonly associated with this type of software.
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What PUP.Gamehack.TRA Does
Like most programs in the game-hacking PUP category, PUP.Gamehack.TRA is designed to alter the normal functioning of a game or to provide players with unfair advantages, such as unlimited in-game currency, unlocked content, or enhanced abilities. To achieve this, these tools often need to inject code into running processes, modify memory values, or bypass anti-cheat protections. This kind of low-level system access is inherently risky, since it requires elevated permissions and can destabilize both the targeted game and the operating system as a whole.
In many cases, programs of this type also display intrusive advertising, install additional unwanted components, or change browser and system settings without the user's clear consent. Some may collect data about the user's system or online activity for undisclosed purposes. Because the exact capabilities of each sample can vary, users should not assume a game hack tool only performs the actions it advertises.
How It Usually Gets onto Computers
PUPs in this family typically spread through channels that are common to potentially unwanted software in general:
- Downloads from unofficial gaming forums, file-sharing sites, or third-party download portals.
- Bundled installers that package the game hack tool alongside other free software, with the additional components pre-selected for installation.
- Deceptive advertisements or pop-ups promising free in-game items, unlimited resources, or "easy win" cheats.
- Links shared in gaming communities, chat rooms, or video tutorials that lead to compromised or deceptive download pages.
Because these tools are not distributed through official game publishers or legitimate app stores, users who install them often have little assurance about what the software actually contains.
Risks for the User
Installing a program like PUP.Gamehack.TRA can expose users to several risks typical of this PUP category:
- Game account bans or suspensions, since most online games actively detect and penalize the use of cheats and hacks.
- Exposure to additional malware, as game-hacking tools are a popular vector for distributing other unwanted or malicious programs.
- System instability, including crashes or performance issues caused by unauthorized memory or process modification.
- Privacy concerns, if the tool collects system information or monitors activity without clear disclosure.
- Unwanted changes to browser settings, additional toolbars, or increased advertising.
Signs of Infection
Users may notice unexpected pop-up ads, new toolbars or browser extensions, a slower-than-usual computer, unfamiliar programs running in the background, or security alerts referencing PUP.Gamehack.TRA or similar detection names. In some cases, the targeted game itself may behave erratically or trigger anti-cheat warnings.
How to Stay Protected
To avoid this type of PUP, download games and related tools only from official sources, read installer prompts carefully to decline bundled offers, and avoid third-party cheat or hack tools altogether. Keeping security software up to date and running regular system scans can help detect and remove unwanted programs before they cause further issues.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Gamehack.TRA |
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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:
6b37b90919be9f02b82b945491fe4c15
SHA1:
edaea3352db7166e45a398ece3a933bf4741b639
SHA256:
3BFE278126FC9F6777DBBB3566DBACC19991D5E9BAA4A987B4B490BFA925217C
File Size:
4.71 MB, 4706304 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have debug information
- 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)
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- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Traits
- 2+ executable sections
- dll
- HighEntropy
- 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: | 4,701 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 781 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 3,920 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
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.- Gamehack.TRA
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\edaea3352db7166e45a398ece3a933bf4741b639_0004706304.,LiQMAxHB
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