PUP.HackKMS.GDA
The detection of PUP.HackKMS.GDA 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 to prevent further damage.
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What Is PUP.HackKMS.GDA?
PUP.HackKMS.GDA is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This means that it may not be as harmful as other types of malware, such as viruses or Trojans, but it can still cause significant problems for your computer. PUPs are often installed without the user's knowledge or consent, and they can be used to display unwanted advertisements, collect personal data, or even install other malicious programs.
How PUP.HackKMS.GDA Operates
PUP.HackKMS.GDA operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in your computer's security to gain access to your system. Once installed, it can start to display unwanted advertisements, collect personal data, or install other malicious programs. It may also attempt to disable your antivirus software or other security measures to avoid detection. PUPs like PUP.HackKMS.GDA can be difficult to detect and remove, as they often disguise themselves as legitimate programs or hide in the background, making it hard to identify them.
Symptoms of Infection
If your computer is infected with PUP.HackKMS.GDA, you may notice several symptoms, including unwanted advertisements or pop-ups, slow system performance, and unexpected changes to your browser settings or homepage. You may also notice that your computer is crashing or freezing frequently, or that your antivirus software is alerting you to potential threats. In some cases, you may not notice any symptoms at all, which is why it's essential to regularly scan your computer for malware and other threats.
- Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
- Slow system performance
- Unexpected changes to browser settings or homepage
- Computer crashes or freezes
- Antivirus software alerts
How to Remove PUP.HackKMS.GDA
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
- Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and run a full scan to detect and remove PUP.HackKMS.GDA and any other malware that may be present.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that you don't recognize or that were installed without your knowledge or consent.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your computer and run another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.HackKMS.GDA has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.HackKMS.GDA from your computer requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the removal process. By following the steps outlined above, you can help to ensure that your computer is free from this potentially unwanted program and any other malware that may be present. Remember to always be cautious when downloading and installing software, and to regularly scan your computer for malware and other threats to prevent future infections.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.HackKMS.GDA |
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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:
00e37eab2a6bfb21523ef79b920e25dc
SHA1:
16e46c4a3499fcd9edebd56ed8ec4a4d84687abc
SHA256:
04F959A1620483B85223E2552BFDA4A95467FFCB1E7AFED21BB7DCEA668625AB
File Size:
8.82 MB, 8822784 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 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)
- 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 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.File Traits
- HighEntropy
- 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: | 4,881 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 465 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 4,395 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 21 |
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.GDA
- HackKMS.SE
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\oinstall_download.log | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\16e46c4a3499fcd9edebd56ed8ec4a4d84687abc_0008822784 | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\office installer+.ini | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
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\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | ꕐǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows script host\settings::enabled | 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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| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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| Network Winsock2 |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Syscall Use |
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| Process Terminate |
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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.
"reg.exe" add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Script Host\Settings" /v "Enabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
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WriteConsole: The operation co
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