PUP.HackersUtility
The detection of PUP.HackersUtility 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 appropriate steps to remove it and prevent future infections.
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What Is PUP.HackersUtility?
PUP.HackersUtility is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This means that it is not necessarily a virus or a trojan, but rather a program that may be installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. PUPs can be bundled with other software, downloaded from the internet, or installed through exploit kits. They often have legitimate-looking interfaces and may claim to provide useful functions, but in reality, they can compromise your system's security and cause problems.
How PUP.HackersUtility Operates
Once installed, PUP.HackersUtility can operate in various ways, depending on its intended purpose. It may display unwanted advertisements, collect your browsing data, or even install additional malware on your system. PUPs can also modify your system settings, registry entries, and browser configurations to achieve their goals. In some cases, they may even attempt to connect to remote servers to download updates or receive instructions from their creators.
Symptoms of Infection
The symptoms of a PUP.HackersUtility infection can vary, but common signs include unwanted pop-ups, slow system performance, and unusual browser behavior. You may also notice that your system is configured to display advertisements or promotional content, even when you are not browsing the internet. In some cases, you may receive fake alerts or warnings, claiming that your system is infected or that you need to update your software. These symptoms can be frustrating and may compromise your system's security and stability.
How to Remove PUP.HackersUtility
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all instances of PUP.HackersUtility.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that you do not recognize or that were installed without your consent.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any modifications made by the malware.
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that all remnants of the malware have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.HackersUtility from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the malware's behavior. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable removal tools, you can effectively eliminate this threat and restore your system's security and performance. It is essential to remain vigilant and to take proactive steps to prevent future infections, such as keeping your software up to date, avoiding suspicious downloads, and using strong antivirus protection.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.HackersUtility |
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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:
ae8adfa1790682a8be8bb2bbc5fe8133
SHA1:
aa550d6bee690a085238d3c7fc2a4caa7e039dd4
SHA256:
2235B83456991C189E725FB14810A9BE9C4B3967618662F3D5751569A781E427
File Size:
106.50 KB, 106496 bytes
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MD5:
d630ef0204fe086e8a113d4d7d67273a
SHA1:
ec8ee43a4e277aee99272c4ff4613e7f17fb72e4
SHA256:
619EB670563836A3D47361225AED3DD49548DDAE6C86AE44F52BD6D92C942F12
File Size:
36.35 KB, 36352 bytes
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MD5:
68d31f55328fbe3d9c3a2a8df31b2ef9
SHA1:
88761f9509b544035e4658fcc0c2a6f17ce33759
SHA256:
3825A69836A290964DCDB05D2296EC8C120DCE8B395BDBEB5203658ED8285CC9
File Size:
2.00 MB, 1998848 bytes
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MD5:
10034c822e3df46d962442bd4017d0e6
SHA1:
63bdeff54ca6e6c52c213d123b95926b0c4603b4
SHA256:
476DFC9C2758B1C83BC0855216F148B7598D69CB7BFE46ED64F6B2EAE8B33A74
File Size:
1.38 MB, 1379328 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 TLS information
- 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 |
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| Comments | Фиксация и контроль исходного состояния |
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File Traits
- HighEntropy
- vb6
- 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: | 3,822 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 2 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 3,305 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 515 |
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.- Ekstak.AN
- Kryptik.GSJ
- Webalta.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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| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~df6422c5ae5a4be3e7.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
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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