PUP.Loader.A

The detection of PUP.Loader.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 is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it to prevent any further damage.

What Is PUP.Loader.A?

PUP.Loader.A is a type of potentially unwanted program that can be installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. It may be bundled with other software or downloaded from the internet, and its primary purpose is to load other malicious programs or display unwanted advertisements. PUPs like PUP.Loader.A can compromise your system's security and put your personal data at risk.

How PUP.Loader.A Operates

PUP.Loader.A operates by loading other malicious programs or displaying unwanted advertisements on your system. It may also collect your personal data, such as browsing history and search queries, and transmit it to its developers or third-party advertisers. This can lead to a range of issues, including slowed system performance, annoying pop-ups, and increased risk of identity theft.

PUP.Loader.A may also use various techniques to evade detection, such as disguising itself as a legitimate program or using code obfuscation to hide its true intentions. This makes it challenging to detect and remove, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive removal process.

Symptoms of Infection

If your system is infected with PUP.Loader.A, you may experience a range of symptoms, including slowed system performance, unwanted pop-ups and advertisements, and changes to your browser settings. You may also notice that your system is crashing or freezing frequently, or that your personal data is being collected and transmitted without your consent.

• Unwanted advertisements and pop-ups
• Slowed system performance
• Changes to browser settings
• Crashing or freezing of the system
• Collection and transmission of personal data

How to Remove PUP.Loader.A

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.Loader.A from loading and to allow for a more effective removal process.
2. Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malicious programs or files associated with PUP.Loader.A.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to PUP.Loader.A.
4. Reset your browser settings to their default values, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to remove any changes made by PUP.Loader.A.
5. Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that PUP.Loader.A has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.Loader.A from your system is crucial to prevent any further damage and protect your personal data. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and restore your system to its optimal state. It is also essential to practice safe computing habits, such as avoiding suspicious downloads and using reputable anti-malware tools, to prevent similar infections in the future.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.Loader.A
Packers:	UPX
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: bb5eda7ecf0c5ddf3e4da00877fe10c9 SHA1: 5fea09eddfff43d292e58598168cb9e3060c1585 SHA256: 7BEAF5482D415FE59E0966DE5CFA0F368D54F6E19789B1CDA29680915A6238C6 File Size: 24.47 KB, 24474 bytes

MD5: 9bc33afd43d965042e23396c15316c78 SHA1: 4ba5396db0011eea2c9ff9bae3082ed231750b78 SHA256: BC3DAD37DF2BD10943819D764D2F5831AA8DF152EDDF63BD1842FE27FC9C2D0B File Size: 25.45 KB, 25454 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 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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• 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.

File Traits

• .UPX
• 00 section
• 2+ executable sections
• HighEntropy
• No Version Info
• packed
• upx
• x86

Block Information

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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:	31
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	25
Whitelisted Blocks:	6
Unknown Blocks:	0

Visual Map

x x x x x 0 x x x x x x x x x x x 0 x x 0 0 0 x x 0 x x x x x

0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block

Similar Families

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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.

• Loader.A

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
Process Shell Execute	CreateProcess

Shell Command Execution

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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:\users\user\downloads\_RegHeal.exe "c:\users\user\downloads\_RegHeal.exe"

c:\users\user\downloads\ElDoradoQuest.exe "c:\users\user\downloads\ElDoradoQuest.exe"