PUP.Gametool.RA

Your system has been detected to have PUP.Gametool.RA, a potentially unwanted program that may cause various issues on your computer. It's essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it to prevent potential harm to your system and data.

What Is PUP.Gametool.RA?

PUP.Gametool.RA is a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. It can be bundled with other software or downloaded from the internet, often through deceptive means. This type of program can cause a range of problems, including slowing down your system, displaying unwanted advertisements, and potentially leading to more severe malware infections.

How PUP.Gametool.RA Operates

PUP.Gametool.RA operates by installing itself on your system and then executing its payload, which can include a range of malicious activities. It may modify system settings, create unwanted registry entries, and even communicate with remote servers to download additional malware or transmit sensitive information. This type of program can be challenging to detect and remove, as it often disguises itself as a legitimate program or hides in the background, making it difficult to identify.

Symptoms of Infection

If your system is infected with PUP.Gametool.RA, you may experience a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted pop-ups or advertisements, and unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop. You may also notice that your browser settings have been changed, or that your system is crashing or freezing frequently. In some cases, you may not notice any symptoms at all, which is why it's essential to run regular virus scans and monitor your system's behavior closely.

• Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
• Slow system performance
• Unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop
• Changed browser settings
• System crashes or freezes

How to Remove PUP.Gametool.RA

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
2. Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and run a full scan to detect and remove PUP.Gametool.RA and any other malware that may be present.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that you don't recognize or that were installed around the time the malware was detected.
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
5. Reboot your system and run another scan to ensure that the malware has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.Gametool.RA requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the malware removal process. By following the steps outlined above, you can help to ensure that your system is completely clean and free of malware. It's also essential to take preventative measures to avoid future infections, including keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus software, and being cautious when downloading and installing software from the internet. Remember to always prioritize your system's security and take immediate action if you suspect that your system has been infected with malware.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.Gametool.RA
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: 743c6adda3166f090bf65d8a62731cf3 SHA1: 017e28f11fc76ff0387b0899c951482dc57a57cd SHA256: FEA9C3A478EA240FE33911C603AFFE888A819FB7F5297166D01FA1520094242D File Size: 1.58 MB, 1580544 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
File Description	UmbraUnlockAll
File Version	1.0.0
Internal Name	UmbraInjector.exe
Legal Copyright	Copyright © 2020
Original Filename	UmbraInjector.exe
Product Name	UmbraUnlockAll
Product Version	1.0.0

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:	22
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	8
Whitelisted Blocks:	14
Unknown Blocks:	0

Visual Map

0 0 x x 0 x 0 0 x x x 0 x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x 0

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.

• Gametool.RA

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
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent NtQuerySystemInformation
Other Suspicious	AdjustTokenPrivileges
Network Info Queried	GetAdaptersAddresses GetNetworkParams
Network Winsock2	WSASend WSASocket WSAStartup WSAttemptAutodialName
Network Winsock	bind closesocket freeaddrinfo getaddrinfo setsockopt
Network Winhttp	WinHttpOpen
Encryption Used	BCryptOpenAlgorithmProvider