PUP.Gamehack.ZCA

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

What Is PUP.Gamehack.ZCA?

PUP.Gamehack.ZCA is a type of potentially unwanted program 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 computer's performance, stability, and security. They often sneak onto your system through bundled software installations, infected downloads, or suspicious websites.

How PUP.Gamehack.ZCA Operates

Once installed, PUP.Gamehack.ZCA may operate in the background, consuming system resources, and potentially collecting sensitive information about your browsing habits, search queries, or personal data. It may also display unwanted advertisements, modify your browser settings, or redirect you to suspicious websites. In some cases, PUPs can also serve as a gateway for more severe malware infections, making it crucial to remove them as soon as possible.

Symptoms of Infection

If your system is infected with PUP.Gamehack.ZCA, you may experience a range of symptoms, including slowed-down system performance, increased pop-up ads, unwanted browser extensions, or changes to your default search engine or homepage. You may also notice that your browser is redirecting you to suspicious websites or that your system is crashing frequently. These symptoms can be frustrating and may indicate the presence of a PUP or other malware on your system.

How to Remove PUP.Gamehack.ZCA

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent any malicious programs from loading and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
2. Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove any malware, including PUP.Gamehack.ZCA.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that you do not recognize or that were installed without your consent.
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted extensions, add-ons, or modifications.
5. Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that all malware has been removed and that your system is clean.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.Gamehack.ZCA from your system is essential to prevent any potential harm and to restore your computer's performance and security. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this PUP and protect your system from future infections. It is also crucial to practice safe computing habits, such as avoiding suspicious downloads, using strong antivirus software, and keeping your operating system and software up-to-date, to prevent similar threats in the future. Remember to always be cautious when installing software and to monitor your system's behavior regularly to detect any potential issues early on.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.Gamehack.ZCA
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: cdfafcc261390993361f695795c8f6fc SHA1: d3d0929085b549af18ebbc11bab8a8f5ea99dc06 SHA256: C3D099B56317967E3A64692969C20F6348449B7EE506F8B0B76E71E31C709AE9 File Size: 3.47 MB, 3473408 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 exports table
• File doesn't have security information
• File is .NET application
• File is 32-bit executable
• File is either console or GUI application
• File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
• 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 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
Assembly Version	1.0.0.0
Comments	Patch client for Shadow Flyff
Company Name	Democracy, Inc.
File Description	Shadow Patcher
File Version	1.0.0.0
Internal Name	TestPatcher.exe
Legal Copyright	Copyright © Democracy, Inc. 2016
Legal Trademarks	DG
Original Filename	TestPatcher.exe
Product Name	Shadow Patcher
Product Version	1.0.0.0

File Traits

• .NET
• 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:	88
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	46
Whitelisted Blocks:	41
Unknown Blocks:	1

Visual Map

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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.ZCA
• MSIL.Downloader.Agent.KB

Registry Modifications

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Registry Modifications

This section lists registry keys and values that were created, modified and/or deleted by samples in this family. Windows Registry activity can provide valuable insight into malware functionality. Additionally, malware often creates registry values to allow itself to automatically start and indefinitely persist after an initial infection has compromised the system.

Key::Value	Data	API Name
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing::enableconsoletracing		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enablefiletracing		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enableautofiletracing		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enableconsoletracing		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::filetracingmask	￿	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::consoletracingmask	￿	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::maxfilesize		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::filedirectory	%windir%\tracing	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enablefiletracing		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enableautofiletracing		RegNtPreCreateKey

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HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enableconsoletracing		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::filetracingmask	￿	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::consoletracingmask	￿	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::maxfilesize		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::filedirectory	%windir%\tracing	RegNtPreCreateKey

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
User Data Access	GetComputerName GetUserDefaultLocaleName GetUserObjectInformation
Encryption Used	BCryptOpenAlgorithmProvider
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent NtQuerySystemInformation
Other Suspicious	AdjustTokenPrivileges
Network Winsock2	WSASocket WSAStartup WSAttemptAutodialName
Network Winsock	closesocket getaddrinfo setsockopt
Network Winhttp	WinHttpOpen
Network Info Queried	GetNetworkParams