PUP.Keygen.FG

The detection of PUP.Keygen.FG 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 appropriate steps to remove it and prevent future infections.

What Is PUP.Keygen.FG?

PUP.Keygen.FG is a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. PUPs are often bundled with other software or downloaded from untrusted sources, and they can cause a range of problems, including slowing down your computer, displaying unwanted ads, and potentially leading to more severe security issues. The name PUP.Keygen.FG suggests that this particular PUP may be related to keygen software, which is often used to generate unauthorized serial numbers or license keys for other programs.

How PUP.Keygen.FG Operates

Once installed, PUP.Keygen.FG may operate in the background, potentially collecting data about your computer usage, browsing habits, or other sensitive information. It may also attempt to connect to remote servers or download additional malware or PUPs, which can further compromise your system's security. In some cases, PUP.Keygen.FG may display unwanted ads, pop-ups, or banners, or even hijack your browser's homepage or search engine. The exact behavior of PUP.Keygen.FG can vary depending on its specific design and purpose, but it is generally considered to be a nuisance and a potential security risk.

Symptoms of Infection

If your system is infected with PUP.Keygen.FG, you may notice a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted ads or pop-ups, browser hijacking, or unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop. You may also experience issues with your internet connection, such as slow browsing speeds or frequent disconnections. In some cases, PUP.Keygen.FG may attempt to deceive you into purchasing unnecessary software or services, or into providing sensitive information such as login credentials or financial data.

  • Unwanted ads or pop-ups
  • Browser hijacking or redirects
  • Slow system performance
  • Unfamiliar programs or icons
  • Issues with internet connectivity

How to Remove PUP.Keygen.FG

  1. Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.Keygen.FG from loading and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
  2. 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.FG and any related malware or PUPs.
  3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to PUP.Keygen.FG, using the Add/Remove Programs feature in your computer's Control Panel.
  4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted extensions, add-ons, or settings that may have been installed by PUP.Keygen.FG.
  5. Reboot your computer and perform a follow-up scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.Keygen.FG has been completely removed and that your system is clean.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.Keygen.FG from your system requires a combination of technical knowledge and caution. By following the steps outlined above and taking proactive measures to protect your system, you can help prevent future infections and keep your computer running smoothly and securely. It is essential to remain vigilant and to regularly scan your system for malware and PUPs, as new threats are emerging all the time. By staying informed and taking the necessary precautions, you can help protect your computer and your personal data from the risks associated with PUP.Keygen.FG and other potentially unwanted programs.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name: PUP.Keygen.FG
Signature status: No Signature

Known Samples

MD5: 05e552a1694bb21caf7f0e9009c4ba98
SHA1: d6e23c247880a00d47b6a6b74f45b810a420a6c7
SHA256: EDE05A9252A80553F0133A63FED08AA389B6C1A8AD9F11C9D0B9BDF66085099F
File Size: 1.17 MB, 1169920 bytes
MD5: 9253b576eee54f3561b800f548472209
SHA1: 18865656cad3534a3c95b20ee358133bbab208ad
SHA256: 483CF3CADA21169CD97B8065825E243BF764A0D559359BF60B48DA14CAB8EB4A
File Size: 2.75 MB, 2748416 bytes

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 security information
  • File has TLS 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

Windows PE Version Information

Name Value
Company Name Synaptics
File Description Synaptics Pointing Device Driver
File Version 1.0.0.4
Product Name Synaptics Pointing Device Driver
Product Version 1.0.0.0

File Traits

  • HighEntropy
  • No Version Info
  • x64
  • x86

Block Information

Total Blocks: 229
Potentially Malicious Blocks: 8
Whitelisted Blocks: 221
Unknown Blocks: 0

Visual Map

0 0 x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x x x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block

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Files Modified

File Attributes
c:\programdata\synaptics Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\programdata\synaptics\rcxaaa2.tmp Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\programdata\synaptics\synaptics.exe Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144
c:\programdata\synaptics\synaptics.exe Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\programdata\synaptics\synaptics.exe Synchronize,Write Data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\1.exe Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\becker calc 4 sahih.exe Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\downloads\._cache_d6e23c247880a00d47b6a6b74f45b810a420a6c7_0001169920 Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\downloads\._cache_d6e23c247880a00d47b6a6b74f45b810a420a6c7_0001169920 Synchronize,Write Attributes

Registry Modifications

Key::Value Data API Name
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer::slowcontextmenuentries `$�!�:i��+00��� Gs]XM���"�2��FXD�':D��exA-��LG=�A��J� �C� RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer::slowcontextmenuentries `$�!�:i��+00��� Gs]XM���"�2��FXD�':D��exA-��LG=�A��J� �C� RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 ,k�8��8tX��B�8 �6 �v 5� �Z xy ��T���B�������������5����ee��Bx�< �!wz"Wc#�#��$kF$��%"�%:�%�&� &�x(�(X�)�`*J*9*�^*�h+�[,��/9�/��0P%1`1�1HO1�D5�05�G6�^ RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run::synaptics pointing device driver C:\ProgramData\Synaptics\Synaptics.exe RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer::slowcontextmenuentries `$�!�:i��+00��� Gs]XM���"�2��FXD�':D��exA-��LG=�A��J� �C� RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass  RegNtPreCreateKey
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HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 -k�8��8tX��B�8 �6 �v 5� �Z xy ��T���B�������������5����ee��Bx�< �!wz"Wc#�#��$kF$��%"�%:�%�&� &�x(�(X�)�`*J*9*�^*�h+�[,��/9�/��0P%1`1�1HO1�D5�05�G6�^ RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc3475 ~� % xy* �/��Y�d�kP~� ��ރ�p��^�o���zee,Vs} kP~ ��1���7 ���ﺃee����1��fe��h�n RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 .k8��8tX��B�8 �6 �v 5� �Z xy ����T���B�������������5����ee��Bx�< �!wz"Wc#�#��$kF$��%"�%:�%�&� &�x(�(X�)�`*J*9*�^*�h+�[,��/9�/��0P%1`1�1HO1�D5�05�G RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 /k8��8tX��B�8 �6 �v 5� �Z xy ����T���B�������������5����ee��Bx�< �!wz"Wc#�#��$kF$��%"�%:�%�&� &�x(�(X�)�`*J*9*�^*�h+�[,��/9�/��0P%1`1�1HO1�D5�05�G RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc3475 ��  xy* �/��Y�d�kP~� ��ރ�p,��^�o�eebVs}EkP~E��1B��7 ���ﺃePe���"D��1T��fe��g� RegNtPreCreateKey

Windows API Usage

Category API
Service Control
  • OpenSCManager
Process Shell Execute
  • ShellExecute
  • ShellExecuteEx
Process Manipulation Evasion
  • NtUnmapViewOfSection
Anti Debug
  • IsDebuggerPresent
  • OutputDebugString
Syscall Use
  • ntdll.dll!NtCreateSemaphore
  • ntdll.dll!NtFreeVirtualMemory
  • ntdll.dll!NtReleaseMutant
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent
  • ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationWorkerFactory
  • ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert
  • ntdll.dll!NtWaitForSingleObject
  • ntdll.dll!NtWriteFile
  • UNKNOWN
User Data Access
  • GetUserObjectInformation

Shell Command Execution

runas c:\users\user\downloads\._cache_d6e23c247880a00d47b6a6b74f45b810a420a6c7_0001169920
runas C:\ProgramData\Synaptics\Synaptics.exe InjUpdate
open C:\Users\Knfhbqfj\AppData\Local\Temp\1.EXE
open C:\Users\Knfhbqfj\AppData\Local\Temp\BECKER CALC 4 SAHIH.EXE

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