PUP.Gamehack.UK
Your system has been detected to have PUP.Gamehack.UK, a potentially unwanted program that may cause 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 to prevent any potential harm.
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What Is PUP.Gamehack.UK?
PUP.Gamehack.UK is a type of potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. PUPs are software applications that may not be malicious in nature but can still cause problems with your system's performance, stability, and security. They often get installed bundled with other software or through deceptive download links.
How PUP.Gamehack.UK Operates
PUPs like PUP.Gamehack.UK typically operate by modifying system settings, installing additional software, or displaying unwanted advertisements. They may also collect user data, such as browsing history and search queries, to deliver targeted ads or sell to third-party companies. In some cases, PUPs can also download and install other malicious software, including viruses, Trojans, and spyware.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with PUP.Gamehack.UK may exhibit various symptoms, including slow system performance, frequent crashes, and unwanted pop-ups or advertisements. You may also notice unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop or taskbar, or experience unusual browser behavior, such as redirects to suspicious websites. Additionally, you may see unfamiliar search engines or toolbars installed on your browser.
- Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
- Slow system performance or frequent crashes
- Unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop or taskbar
- Unusual browser behavior, such as redirects to suspicious websites
- Unfamiliar search engines or toolbars installed on your browser
How to Remove PUP.Gamehack.UK
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent any malicious programs from loading.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove any malicious software.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that you do not recognize or need.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that all malicious software has been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Gamehack.UK from your system is crucial to prevent any potential harm and maintain your system's performance and security. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and protect your system from future threats. It is also essential to practice safe computing habits, such as avoiding suspicious download links and keeping your software up to date, to prevent similar infections in the future.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Gamehack.UK |
|---|---|
| Packers: | UPX! |
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
44b016933fcd41922d9c06e618826519
SHA1:
9e83f922e3ef2eb8415ed13e0dd743e38f088fff
SHA256:
D763300C7E14AD80DED4B47A1D22E56342CB67AE4939BBDAE17F5564BB2D1B58
File Size:
16.90 KB, 16896 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 exports table
- File doesn't have security information
- File has been packed
- 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)
- 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
- packed
- WriteProcessMemory
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 1 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 0 |
| 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.UK
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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