PUP.Goobzo
Threat Scorecard
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| Popularity Rank: | 8,204 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 42,866 |
| First Seen: | February 20, 2014 |
| Last Seen: | September 10, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of PUP.Goobzo 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 appropriate steps to remove it and prevent future infections.
Table of Contents
What Is PUP.Goobzo?
PUP.Goobzo is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This means that while it may not be as malicious as other types of malware, such as viruses or Trojans, it can still cause problems with your system and compromise your privacy. PUPs are often installed unintentionally, bundled with other software or downloaded from untrusted sources.
How PUP.Goobzo Operates
PUP.Goobzo, like other PUPs, can operate in various ways, including displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, and modifying system settings. It may also install additional software or components that can further compromise your system's security. PUPs can be challenging to detect, as they often masquerade as legitimate programs or hide in the background, making it difficult for users to identify and remove them.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.Goobzo, you may experience a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted pop-ups or advertisements, and changes to your browser settings or homepage. You may also notice that your system is crashing or freezing frequently, or that your internet connection is being redirected to unfamiliar websites. Additionally, you may see suspicious programs or toolbars installed on your system that you don't remember installing.
- Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
- Changes to browser settings or homepage
- Slow system performance
- Suspicious programs or toolbars installed
- Frequent system crashes or freezes
How to Remove PUP.Goobzo
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for a more effective removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malicious components related to PUP.Goobzo.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or software that you don't recognize or that were installed without your 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 all components of PUP.Goobzo have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Goobzo from your system requires a combination of technical knowledge and the right tools. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and prevent future infections. It's essential to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to protect your system, including keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus software, and being cautious when downloading software or clicking on links from untrusted sources.
Aliases
5 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
| Antivirus Vendor | Detection |
|---|---|
| AVG | Skodna.A8D |
| Panda | Adware/Goobzo |
| Sophos | Goobzo |
| AVG | MalSign.Skodna.A8D |
| McAfee | Artemis!D5495D2562BC |
SpyHunter Detects & Remove PUP.Goobzo
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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| 1. | SysMenu.dll | dca076f9531e7940d94a48f0edc3c737 | 109 |
| 2. | smp.exe | 2b22c2ad8b9ba60b0369293de8330acd | 77 |
| 3. | sma.exe | a606c1a82b9c5dfd36162da6d6065246 | 55 |
| 4. | smUninstall.exe | c901211cea52978e7b274351d976ff27 | 54 |
| 5. | smu.exe | 9dc24b911c9be29cb6bf7ccd78b790ac | 54 |
| 6. | updatehelper.exe | 5c4b34ae6efc873d881e76d95c8adc28 | 41 |
| 7. | smw.sys | 8a3b320da4865b775707a53d76cedd10 | 15 |
| 8. | delay.exe | 3526fa76385f858c44db17ef8a425a84 | 1 |
| 9. | setup.exe | e1b90326f328e4e5fe5b08191c049979 | 1 |
Registry Details
Directories
PUP.Goobzo may create the following directory or directories:
| %COMMONPROGRAMFILES%\Doobzo |
| %COMMONPROGRAMFILES%\Goobzo |
| %COMMONPROGRAMFILES%\Noobzo |
| %COMMONPROGRAMFILES%\Soobzo |
| %COMMONPROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Goobzo |
| %PUBLIC%\Documents\GOOBZO |
| %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Goobzo |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Goobzo |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | Root Not Trusted |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
74a4c97ef962cea0dc4b4837190bb4fd
SHA1:
31a5a6e02776d9bbb1df9e0cc9c768816aeba785
SHA256:
983B7A803C7D96A4786556740C03A432AC472EC2FE54D71956E1FA85E806DB94
File Size:
1.27 MB, 1269696 bytes
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MD5:
f6830f91583d97636dee8f7c48b9e8b1
SHA1:
302da210cad9626f0430e6483dc1f0eadcd6b908
SHA256:
5A134F5DA0320248ECACEE841191DA3BF1262CB9A889C31D5E7EE6361D93800D
File Size:
4.69 MB, 4693823 bytes
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MD5:
1125260c57291a0375971e98fb19e4d1
SHA1:
dcdcad6e7ce46e2bbe3b8b7d9828318337e2d595
SHA256:
6B6BA2003C93D309173F2C13272966FC3633F30182921E12C10CBA541C4E43F7
File Size:
4.67 MB, 4667247 bytes
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MD5:
ada63bcc268ff4b17cdf109c00cd594f
SHA1:
f17cd7eabf50bf71e4828bf198947e14d7cf64f8
SHA256:
757931AF1BE201A67B5E51AB1C850C4F2C5E8D68A7566A5078C816C9B55CC468
File Size:
4.74 MB, 4737529 bytes
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MD5:
983ed404c28f22b9a11f58e2b2308a21
SHA1:
f180b15dfa02083d12c13cc4cfdea33bb8194329
SHA256:
2B924078D716E5B7E7A8DB348EA6630A4308C78E8DEFD83DD8C49A4146F4E562
File Size:
650.67 KB, 650672 bytes
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MD5:
da11cbe4af330a433012cc69479c8808
SHA1:
9adfadf361e2d59c44243abeb34949a656500be5
SHA256:
E12101A84AEB4C760228D0235FC2F47A5CEDDBB64B27744C4D1ACADEE96FD352
File Size:
2.68 MB, 2684304 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 relocations 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)
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- 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
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
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 |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Goobzo LTD |
| File Description | Context menu handler |
| File Version |
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| Internal Name | SysMenu.dll |
| Legal Copyright | Copyright (C) 2014 Goobzo LTD |
| Original Filename | SysMenu.dll |
| Product Version |
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Digital Signatures
Digital Signatures
This section lists digital signatures that are attached to samples within this family. When analyzing and verifying digital signatures, it is important to confirm that the signature’s root authority is a well-known and trustworthy entity and that the status of the signature is good. Malware is often signed with non-trustworthy “Self Signed” digital signatures (which can be easily created by a malware author with no verification). Malware may also be signed by legitimate signatures that have an invalid status, and by signatures from questionable root authorities with fake or misleading “Signer” names.| Signer | Root | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Shopper-Pro (GOOBZO LTD) | UTN-USERFirst-Object | Root Not Trusted |
| ytdownloader (Goobzo Ltd) | UTN-USERFirst-Object | Root Not Trusted |
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.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.- ShopperPro.A
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\namedpipe\gmdasllogger | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsd4407.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsgb1a9.tmp\accdownload.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsgb1aa.tmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh4168.tmp\d1958.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh4168.tmp\nk.lky | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh4168.tmp\setup.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh4168.tmp\setup1.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsha7b6.tmp\d1958.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsha7b6.tmp\nk.lky | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
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| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsha7b6.tmp\setup.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsha7b6.tmp\setup1.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsi4f42.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsl42be.tmp\accdownload.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsl42bf.tmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsm4e29.tmp\accdownload.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsm4e2a.tmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsn4f63.tmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsqb198.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsr4147.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nss3938.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nss3939.tmp\d1958.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nss3939.tmp\nk.lky | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nss3939.tmp\setup.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nss3939.tmp\setup1.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nssa7a6.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nst4408.tmp\d1958.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nst4408.tmp\nk.lky | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nst4408.tmp\setup.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nst4408.tmp\setup1.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsw42ae.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsx4e19.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsx4f52.tmp\accdownload.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszfa59.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszfa69.tmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszfa69.tmp\7f8371bf969c55b8 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszfa69.tmp\7f8371bf969c55b8 | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszfa69.tmp\d1989.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszfa69.tmp\d1989.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszfa69.tmp\dc31a5a6e02776d9bbb1df9e0cc9c768816aeba785_0001269696 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszfa69.tmp\dc31a5a6e02776d9bbb1df9e0cc9c768816aeba785_0001269696 | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszfa69.tmp\nk.lky | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszfa69.tmp\nk.lky | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszfa69.tmp\system.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszfa69.tmp\system.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
Registry Modifications
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 |
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| HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations | \??\C:\Users\Jpjjkrpe\AppData\Local\Temp\nszFA69.tmp\ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\ctf\msutb::left | ঔ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\ctf\msutb::top | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | �n 1 �v���5Bx %�(�*J1�1HO 1�D9ߔ@V� G�IH[uR20_�z`�2a$b"hi��l(�q�XrnJ u�~ {b�{�=�P� �/������� ����X����T��T��T��T��T��m� Ù� �� ����$�>წ�����(��o ��=�SB1_ T�Vw�`�V�R� �i | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | �n 2 �v���5Bx %�(�*J1�1HO 1�D9ߔ@V� G�IH[uR20_�z`�2a$b"he�vi��l(�q�XrnJ u�~ {b�{�=�P� �/������� ����X����T��T��T��T��T��m� Ù� �� ����$�>წ�����(��o ��=�SB1_ T�Vw�`�V�R | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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| Network Wininet |
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| Network Winhttp |
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| Keyboard Access |
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| Syscall Use |
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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:\Users\Jpjjkrpe\AppData\Local\Temp\nszFA69.tmp\DC31a5a6e02776d9bbb1df9e0cc9c768816aeba785_0001269696"
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"C:\Users\Ejngewry\AppData\Local\Temp\nss3939.tmp\setup.exe"
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"C:\Users\Ccpvdwdq\AppData\Local\Temp\nshA7B6.tmp\setup.exe"
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"C:\Users\Cqkjjhnb\AppData\Local\Temp\nsh4168.tmp\setup.exe"
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\f180b15dfa02083d12c13cc4cfdea33bb8194329_0000650672.,LiQMAxHB
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"C:\Users\Svxhplgg\AppData\Local\Temp\nst4408.tmp\setup.exe"
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