PUP.Keygen.R

The detection of PUP.Keygen.R on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may compromise your computer's security and performance. It's essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it to prevent potential harm.

What Is PUP.Keygen.R?

PUP.Keygen.R is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This category of threats includes software that may not be malicious in nature but can still cause problems for computer users. PUPs can be installed on a system without the user's knowledge or consent, often bundled with other software or downloaded from untrusted sources. They can consume system resources, display unwanted advertisements, and potentially collect user data.

How PUP.Keygen.R Operates

PUP.Keygen.R, like other PUPs, operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or using social engineering tactics to trick users into installing it. Once installed, it can run in the background, consuming system resources and potentially causing performance issues. It may also communicate with its creators or other malicious entities to download additional malware or receive instructions. The primary goal of PUP.Keygen.R is likely to generate revenue for its creators through advertising, data collection, or other means.

Symptoms of Infection

Systems infected with PUP.Keygen.R may exhibit various symptoms, including slow performance, increased pop-up advertisements, and unexpected changes to browser settings or homepage. Users may also notice unfamiliar programs or toolbars installed on their system. In some cases, the PUP may attempt to collect user data, such as browsing history or personal information, which can be used for targeted advertising or other malicious purposes.

• Slow system performance or crashes
• Unwanted pop-up advertisements or browser redirects
• Changes to browser settings or homepage
• Unfamiliar programs or toolbars installed
• Potential data collection or privacy concerns

How to Remove PUP.Keygen.R

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow for a clean removal process.
2. Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malware or PUPs present.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that were installed without your knowledge or consent.
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted extensions or settings changes.
5. Reboot your system and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all threats have been removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.Keygen.R from your system is crucial to preventing potential harm and maintaining your computer's security and performance. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable anti-malware tools, you can effectively remove this threat and protect your system from similar infections in the future. It's also essential to practice safe computing habits, such as avoiding untrusted software downloads and being cautious when clicking on links or advertisements, to minimize the risk of PUP infections.

Analysis Report

General information

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

Known Samples

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Known Samples

This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.

MD5: bc23c4a4c2f1c5500cd0209ef268eb0a SHA1: e07dafa73f2b6820c08cde3c7f4fb50bfb010e97 SHA256: D7EACB0B37B349F107AFFC99CC4656E6B92CD298E7F91940A6EFB2896AB6D2AD File Size: 3.84 MB, 3844213 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

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Windows Portable Executable Attributes

This section lists file attributes found within family samples. These attributes are extracted from the files’ Windows PE (Portable Executable) specification and various system flags. Portable Executable Attributes give malware researchers insight into a file’s functionality, executable details, platform and runtime environment.

• 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

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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

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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
File Version	1.00
Internal Name	TJprojMain
Original Filename	TJprojMain.exe
Product Name	Project1
Product Version	1.00

File Traits

• 2+ executable sections
• VirtualQueryEx
• x86

Files Modified

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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
c:\users\user\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\usrclass.dat{dba6b5ef-640a-11ed-9bcb-f677369d361c}.txr.1.regtrans-ms	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\usrclass.dat{dba6b5ef-640a-11ed-9bcb-f677369d361c}.txr.2.regtrans-ms	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data

Windows API Usage

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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
Other Suspicious	SetWindowsHookEx