PUP.MSIL.Brute.CF
The detection of PUP.MSIL.Brute.CF 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 further damage.
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What Is PUP.MSIL.Brute.CF?
PUP.MSIL.Brute.CF is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This means that while it may not be as harmful as other types of malware, such as viruses or Trojans, it can still cause problems with your system and compromise your privacy. PUPs are often installed unintentionally by users, usually through bundled software downloads or by clicking on malicious links.
How PUP.MSIL.Brute.CF Operates
PUP.MSIL.Brute.CF, like other PUPs, operates by installing itself on your system and then performing various unwanted actions. These actions can include displaying advertisements, collecting user data, and modifying system settings. In some cases, PUPs can also install additional malware or create backdoors for other malicious programs to exploit. The exact behavior of PUP.MSIL.Brute.CF can vary, but its primary goal is to generate revenue for its creators, often at the expense of the user's experience and system security.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.MSIL.Brute.CF, you may notice several symptoms. These can include an increase in pop-up advertisements, slower system performance, and changes to your browser settings or homepage. You may also notice that your system is running more slowly or that certain programs are not functioning correctly. In some cases, you may not notice any symptoms at all, which is why regular system scans are essential for detecting and removing malware like PUP.MSIL.Brute.CF.
How to Remove PUP.MSIL.Brute.CF
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.MSIL.Brute.CF from loading and to give you a clean environment to work in.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all components of PUP.MSIL.Brute.CF.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that may have been installed by PUP.MSIL.Brute.CF. Be cautious and only uninstall programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time the malware was detected.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any changes made by the malware.
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that all components of PUP.MSIL.Brute.CF have been removed and that your system is clean.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.MSIL.Brute.CF from your system is crucial to maintaining your privacy and ensuring your system's security and performance. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and prevent future infections. Remember, prevention is key, so always be cautious when downloading software, avoid clicking on suspicious links, and keep your anti-malware software up to date to protect your system from threats like PUP.MSIL.Brute.CF.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.MSIL.Brute.CF |
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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:
7c7917dadff2b99a833dab323b56d64e
SHA1:
446c580b54c02ef7b732db6b374ecda9763994ac
SHA256:
12A92F0E5D375FA3FD7C7DDE3D34D7A6F2389F8F9C8DF0D6357EC2D4D3E9F30F
File Size:
1.62 MB, 1620992 bytes
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MD5:
e2e463f385c0be806e8cf3150106df3c
SHA1:
7bdf9c44bed55b53df23273a0702e9176040b45d
SHA256:
6804D145F4DADFA74D355AC2E4A5C43B3C622C79752CE9C7FBDAE1DC2BC0395C
File Size:
1.27 MB, 1270272 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 security information
- File is .NET application
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
- File is not packed
- IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
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- 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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| Company Name | HawaE Systems. |
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| Legal Trademarks | 公文写作神器 |
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File Traits
- .NET
- Confuser
- HighEntropy
- 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: | 1,065 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 17 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 486 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 562 |
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Files Modified
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 |
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| \device\namedpipe\gmdasllogger | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\log | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\windows\appcompat\programs\amcache.hve | Read Data,Read Control,Write Data |
| c:\windows\appcompat\programs\amcache.hve | Write Attributes |
Registry Modifications
Registry Modifications
This section lists registry keys and values that were created, modified and/or deleted by samples in this family. Windows Registry activity can provide valuable insight into malware functionality. Additionally, malware often creates registry values to allow itself to automatically start and indefinitely persist after an initial infection has compromised the system.| Key::Value | Data | API Name |
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| HKLM\system\software\microsoft\tip\aggregateresults::data | 鐄ȴ 鲱 娊 峟ʏ耀氅歿 湪 픋˹耀뫹躧 픋˹➇ⵌ㭔 隞̃영耀꧌ ϥ B | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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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Shell Command Execution
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:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v2.0.50727\\dw20.exe dw20.exe -x -s 884
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