PUP.Ligolo.A
The detection of PUP.Ligolo.A 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's essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it to prevent any potential harm.
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What Is PUP.Ligolo.A?
PUP.Ligolo.A is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This means that while it may not be as malicious as other types of malware, such as viruses or trojans, it can still cause problems with your system and compromise your personal data. PUPs are often installed on a system without the user's knowledge or consent, and they can be difficult to remove.
How PUP.Ligolo.A Operates
PUP.Ligolo.A, like other PUPs, can operate in various ways, including displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, and installing additional malware on the system. It may also modify system settings and registry entries to ensure its persistence and make it harder to remove. PUPs can be distributed through various means, such as bundled software, infected downloads, and exploited vulnerabilities.
Symptoms of Infection
The symptoms of a PUP.Ligolo.A infection can vary, but common signs include slow system performance, unwanted pop-ups and advertisements, and unexpected changes to system settings. You may also notice that your browser homepage or search engine has been changed, or that new toolbars or extensions have been installed without your consent. In some cases, PUPs can also cause system crashes, freezes, and errors.
- Unwanted advertisements and pop-ups
- Slow system performance
- Changes to system settings and registry entries
- Unexpected browser modifications
- System crashes, freezes, and errors
How to Remove PUP.Ligolo.A
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow for easier removal.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malware or PUPs.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the PUP.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any modifications made by the PUP.
- Reboot your system and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the PUP has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Ligolo.A from your system is crucial to prevent any potential harm and to restore your system's performance and security. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this PUP and protect your system from similar threats in the future. It's also essential to practice safe computing habits, such as avoiding suspicious downloads and using reputable anti-malware tools, to prevent PUPs and other types of malware from infecting your system.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Ligolo.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:
8e9ebb1f6d7d1fde8fd92da13e84d873
SHA1:
7d25f3bed1ccea920a5f917bb625ce976f6679f3
SHA256:
E37EDA55404D16598F6D95925DF6E0C9A502087C45958D8F6C06A95A4FAA3FB6
File Size:
7.25 MB, 7252480 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 resources
- File doesn't have security information
- File is 64-bit executable
- File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
- File is either console or GUI application
- 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 Traits
- golang
- No Version Info
- 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: | 15,701 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 226 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 15,454 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 21 |
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.- Chisel.A
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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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| Network Winsock2 |
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| Network Info Queried |
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