PUP.HackKMS.A
The detection of PUP.HackKMS.A on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may compromise your computer's security and performance. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it and prevent future infections.
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What Is PUP.HackKMS.A?
PUP.HackKMS.A is a type of potentially unwanted program that may be installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. This program may be bundled with other software or downloaded from untrusted sources. Its primary purpose is to perform unauthorized actions on your system, which can lead to security risks and performance issues.
How PUP.HackKMS.A Operates
PUP.HackKMS.A operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in your system or using social engineering tactics to trick you into installing it. Once installed, it may connect to remote servers to download additional malware or update its own components. This program may also collect your personal data, such as browsing history, search queries, or sensitive information, and transmit it to third-party servers.
PUP.HackKMS.A may also modify your system settings, registry entries, or browser configurations to achieve its malicious goals. It may display unwanted advertisements, redirect your browser to suspicious websites, or slow down your system's performance.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.HackKMS.A, you may experience a range of symptoms, including:
- Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
- Browser redirects to suspicious websites
- Slow system performance or crashes
- Unexplained changes to system settings or registry entries
- Appearance of suspicious programs or icons
These symptoms may indicate the presence of PUP.HackKMS.A or other malware on your system.
How to Remove PUP.HackKMS.A
To remove PUP.HackKMS.A from your system, follow these steps:
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to PUP.HackKMS.A
- Reset your browser settings to their default values, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that the malware has been completely removed
It is essential to be thorough and patient during the removal process to ensure that all components of PUP.HackKMS.A are eliminated.
Conclusion
The removal of PUP.HackKMS.A requires careful attention to detail and a comprehensive approach to ensure that all malicious components are eliminated. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good security practices, such as keeping your software up-to-date and avoiding suspicious downloads, you can protect your system from future infections and maintain its performance and security.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.HackKMS.A |
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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:
08af145df25eb12885c446f52ad9bb87
SHA1:
fbe8d759cda2d00dd27702880534f2a7a263d0ff
SHA256:
4A587B82802AC3C45DEE9AC9D97909CA62A484B522AF98178731EF31BADE9FC2
File Size:
38.45 KB, 38454 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 resources
- File doesn't have security information
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
- File is not packed
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- IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Traits
- HighEntropy
- No Version Info
- 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: | 49 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 42 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 7 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
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.- HackKMS.A
- HackKMS.AB
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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| Service Control |
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