PUP.IPGuard.A
The detection of PUP.IPGuard.A on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may be compromising 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.IPGuard.A?
PUP.IPGuard.A is a type of potentially unwanted program that can be installed on your computer without your knowledge or consent. It may be bundled with other software or downloaded from untrusted sources. PUPs like PUP.IPGuard.A can cause a range of problems, including slowing down your computer, displaying unwanted advertisements, and potentially exposing your personal data to risks.
How PUP.IPGuard.A Operates
PUP.IPGuard.A operates by installing itself on your computer and then running in the background, often without your knowledge or consent. It may use various techniques to evade detection, such as disguising itself as a legitimate program or using misleading names and icons. Once installed, PUP.IPGuard.A can start to collect data about your browsing habits, search history, and other personal information, which can be used for targeted advertising or other malicious purposes.
Symptoms of Infection
If your computer is infected with PUP.IPGuard.A, you may notice a range of symptoms, including slow performance, unwanted pop-ups and advertisements, and changes to your browser settings or homepage. You may also notice that your computer is running more slowly than usual, or that your internet connection is being used for unknown purposes. In some cases, PUP.IPGuard.A may also cause system crashes, freezes, or other stability issues.
- Unwanted advertisements and pop-ups
- Slow computer performance
- Changes to browser settings or homepage
- System crashes or freezes
- Unknown programs or icons on your computer
How to Remove PUP.IPGuard.A
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.IPGuard.A from running and to allow you to remove it more easily.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your computer and detect any malicious files or programs.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that you do not recognize or that you did not intentionally install.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any changes made by PUP.IPGuard.A.
- Reboot your computer and run another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.IPGuard.A has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.IPGuard.A from your computer is essential to prevent further damage and protect your personal data. By following the steps outlined above, you can help to ensure that your computer is safe and secure. It is also important to be cautious when downloading software and to always read the terms and conditions carefully to avoid installing potentially unwanted programs. By taking these precautions, you can help to protect your computer and your personal data from threats like PUP.IPGuard.A.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.IPGuard.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:
8424364997e6995b6b379a82ad922d89
SHA1:
0bae052befaab7ae892734cb14affae1be05b213
SHA256:
9DBB3E0E5B57B186FCCE68E637A51972E96993BE29C762E8A38FA5CC8353E65C
File Size:
242.12 KB, 242120 bytes
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MD5:
8358664ee0e0cba10c2def75f949f4da
SHA1:
0af3ec7d5aa165aff521bd3d89fd2c3b131edb51
SHA256:
09A68C725216923753E6191C3170884F6BAE19DA09D51441091958A103EB7202
File Size:
1.95 MB, 1953888 bytes
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MD5:
1500f508dfda0e0fcbeb588069b12db3
SHA1:
c676358be220920fec82fc970ba60b75e36fa57a
SHA256:
8325396B4D88C2EBBEE395AF9F8C67308874DF39C6BF1ECDCC6998D4816C74CA
File Size:
450.05 KB, 450048 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- 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)
- 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.
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 | http://www.register-center.com/ |
| Company Name | TEC Solutions Limited. |
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| Legal Trademarks | OCular |
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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 |
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| Guangzhou TEC Solutions Co., Ltd. | DigiCert Trusted G4 Code Signing RSA4096 SHA384 2021 CA1 | Hash Mismatch |
| Guangzhou TEC Solutions Co., Ltd. | DigiCert Trusted Root G4 | Hash Mismatch |
File Traits
- dll
- HighEntropy
- VirtualQueryEx
- 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: | 787 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 81 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 610 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 96 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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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:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\c676358be220920fec82fc970ba60b75e36fa57a_0000450048.,LiQMAxHB
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