PUP.Gamehack.XG
The detection of PUP.Gamehack.XG 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's 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.XG?
PUP.Gamehack.XG is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This means that it may not be as harmful as other types of malware, such as viruses or Trojans, but it can still cause problems with your system's stability and security. PUPs are often installed on a system without the user's knowledge or consent, and they can be used to display unwanted advertisements, collect user data, or install other malicious software.
How PUP.Gamehack.XG Operates
PUP.Gamehack.XG, like other PUPs, operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in a system's security or by tricking users into installing it. It may be bundled with other software, such as games or freeware, and installed without the user's knowledge. Once installed, it can start to display unwanted advertisements, collect user data, or install other malicious software. PUPs can also slow down a system's performance, cause crashes, and interfere with other software.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.Gamehack.XG, you may notice several symptoms. These can include unwanted advertisements or pop-ups, slow system performance, crashes, and unfamiliar software installed on your system. You may also notice that your browser's homepage or search engine has been changed, or that you are being redirected to unwanted websites. Additionally, you may receive alerts or warnings from your antivirus software indicating the presence of a PUP.
How to Remove PUP.Gamehack.XG
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
- Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and perform a full scan of your system to detect and remove PUP.Gamehack.XG and any other malware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or software that you do not recognize or that were installed without your knowledge or consent.
- 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 scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.Gamehack.XG and any other malware have been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Gamehack.XG from your system is essential to prevent any potential harm and to restore your system's performance and security. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this PUP and protect your system from future infections. It's also essential to practice safe computing habits, such as avoiding suspicious downloads and websites, using strong antivirus software, and keeping your operating system and software up to date. By taking these precautions, you can help to prevent the installation of PUPs and other malware on your system.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Gamehack.XG |
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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:
800ae6f0c8f045cda0ef3b6d0c31a422
SHA1:
5cea0edad52f3b6c64d269cfff26871ef1ff5594
SHA256:
40775EC68FE78E0B58E7458686E440C87E40B96212D120A8CCB38250616B9C85
File Size:
372.74 KB, 372736 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- 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)
- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Traits
- dll
- 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: | 1,685 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 696 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 681 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 308 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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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| \device\harddisk0\dr0 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\windows\syswow64\hokzocdm.dat | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\windows\syswow64\hokzocdm.dat | Synchronize,Write 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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| 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\5cea0edad52f3b6c64d269cfff26871ef1ff5594_0000372736.,LiQMAxHB
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