PUP.HackKMS.TFA
The detection of PUP.HackKMS.TFA 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 immediate action to remove it and prevent further damage.
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What Is PUP.HackKMS.TFA?
PUP.HackKMS.TFA is a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. PUPs are software applications that may not be malicious in nature but can still cause problems with your system's performance, stability, and security. They can be bundled with other software, downloaded from the internet, or installed through exploits in vulnerable applications.
How PUP.HackKMS.TFA Operates
PUP.HackKMS.TFA, like other PUPs, may operate by installing itself on your system and then running in the background, consuming system resources and potentially causing issues with your computer's performance. It may also collect data about your browsing habits, search queries, and other online activities, which can be used for targeted advertising or other malicious purposes. Additionally, PUP.HackKMS.TFA may attempt to install other PUPs or malware on your system, further compromising its security and stability.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.HackKMS.TFA, you may experience a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, increased pop-up ads and banners, unwanted browser toolbars or extensions, and changes to your browser's homepage or search engine. You may also notice that your system is crashing or freezing frequently, or that your antivirus software is detecting and blocking suspicious activity. 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.
- Slow system performance
- Increased pop-up ads and banners
- Unwanted browser toolbars or extensions
- Changes to your browser's homepage or search engine
- System crashes or freezes
- Antivirus software detecting and blocking suspicious activity
How to Remove PUP.HackKMS.TFA
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.HackKMS.TFA from running 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 of your system to detect and remove PUP.HackKMS.TFA and any other malware or PUPs that may be present.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that you don't recognize or that you didn't install intentionally.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted extensions, toolbars, or homepage changes.
- Reboot your system and run another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.HackKMS.TFA and any other malware or PUPs have been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.HackKMS.TFA from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the removal process. By following the steps outlined above, you can help ensure that your system is completely free of this potentially unwanted program and any other malware or PUPs that may be present. Remember to always be cautious when downloading and installing software, and to monitor your system's behavior closely to detect and prevent future infections.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.HackKMS.TFA |
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| Packers: | UPX x64 |
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
ae00b8e11e1c17baec59fd2c1f2a7969
SHA1:
e3638f504cdc8586a299723e5ed04d0cdfc52b86
SHA256:
19AD8F2052E5F3DD91E46B9901EEC6D0FBB278FCDF8803C1952C64F2AB2AE4BA
File Size:
6.04 MB, 6036992 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 been packed
- File has TLS information
- File is 64-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
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- File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
- 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 | A base64-based calculator for Indian institutes |
| Company Name | A base64-based calculator for Indian institutes INC |
| File Description | calculator for Indian institutes |
| File Version | 4.2.1.3 |
| Internal Name | A base64-based ltd |
| Legal Copyright | Indian institutes |
| Legal Trademarks | A base64-based calculator |
| Original Filename | A base64-based calculator for Indian institutes |
| Private Build | 3 |
| Product Name | the base64-based calculator for Indian institutes |
| Product Version | 2 |
| Special Build | 4 |
File Traits
- HighEntropy
- imgui
- packed
- x64
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: | 50,279 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 7,915 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 39,067 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 3,297 |
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.TFA
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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| Syscall Use |
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| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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