PUP.Keygen.D
The detection of PUP.Keygen.D 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 prompt action to remove it and prevent future infections.
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What Is PUP.Keygen.D?
PUP.Keygen.D is a type of malware that is categorized as a potentially unwanted program. This means that it is not necessarily a virus or a Trojan, but it can still cause harm to your system by displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting your personal data, or installing additional malicious software. PUPs like PUP.Keygen.D often sneak onto your computer through bundled software downloads, infected websites, or suspicious email attachments.
How PUP.Keygen.D Operates
Once PUP.Keygen.D is installed on your system, it can operate in various ways to achieve its malicious goals. It may display pop-up ads, banners, or sponsored content to generate revenue for its creators. In some cases, it may also collect your browsing history, search queries, or other sensitive information to sell to third-party companies. Additionally, PUP.Keygen.D may install other PUPs or malware on your system, further compromising your computer's security and performance.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.Keygen.D, you may notice several symptoms, including unwanted advertisements, slow system performance, or suspicious programs installed on your computer. You may also experience browser redirects, where your web browser is redirected to unwanted websites or search engines. In some cases, you may notice that your system is crashing or freezing frequently, or that your antivirus software is disabled or compromised.
- Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
- Slow system performance or crashes
- Suspicious programs or toolbars installed
- Browser redirects or unwanted search engines
- Disabled or compromised antivirus software
How to Remove PUP.Keygen.D
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.Keygen.D from loading and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
- Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and perform a full scan of your system to detect and remove PUP.Keygen.D and any other malware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or toolbars 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 malicious extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.Keygen.D and any other malware have been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Keygen.D from your system 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 computing habits, such as avoiding suspicious downloads and keeping your antivirus software up to date, you can help protect your system from future infections and keep your personal data safe. Remember to always be cautious when downloading software or clicking on links from unknown sources, and to monitor your system's performance regularly to detect any potential threats.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Keygen.D |
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| Packers: | UPX |
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
99f50575828d22607b56508ab43185f5
SHA1:
f85455d0f0bd6516144f7f2b9dc3ef8dea8d5826
SHA256:
2600298C889866D62AE6D5C404006FB5DDC1C25B91F92DE306E1ECD3D07142B7
File Size:
1.17 MB, 1170944 bytes
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MD5:
42313230ee19f04192bd0c2c7c378d9b
SHA1:
3493c4d7e4310c186ea3e829cbb8ca14fc0248b4
SHA256:
52D860F9A95C6577A5BD59C8DDEAB3A887515890E4E0DB39762AEA1C3E80E46A
File Size:
468.23 KB, 468234 bytes
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MD5:
e02359da7fc1853d60d185fc3f1a5fba
SHA1:
e6459b577b4288a76aa6b998309f09eca948b6e7
SHA256:
412911292E9DA08A68FD1DAC45E80AE0C1DD7C05C080E8C89B080EB9CE65AD3D
File Size:
205.82 KB, 205824 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 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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| File Version | 1.00 |
| Internal Name | TJprojMain |
| Original Filename | TJprojMain.exe |
| Product Name | Project1 |
| Product Version | 1.00 |
File Traits
- .adata
- 2+ executable sections
- ASPack v2.12
- HighEntropy
- No Version Info
- packed
- WriteProcessMemory
- 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: | 1,746 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 181 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 1,565 |
| 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.- Keygen.D
- Keygen.G
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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| Other Suspicious |
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| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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