PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.AA

The detection of PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.AA 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 steps to remove it to prevent potential harm.

What Is PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.AA?

PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.AA is a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. PUPs are software applications that may not be malicious in nature but can still cause problems, such as slowing down your computer, displaying unwanted advertisements, or collecting your personal data. The name PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.AA suggests that it may be related to gaming, but its actual purpose and behavior can vary.

How PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.AA Operates

PUPs like PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.AA often operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or by tricking users into installing them. They may be bundled with other software applications, or they may be downloaded from the internet through deceptive means. Once installed, PUPs can run in the background, consuming system resources, and potentially causing problems with your computer's stability and security.

Symptoms of Infection

If your system is infected with PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.AA, you may experience a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted advertisements, or suspicious program installations. You may also notice that your browser settings have been changed, or that your search results are being redirected to unfamiliar websites. In some cases, PUPs can also collect your personal data, such as browsing history or login credentials, and transmit it to third-party servers.

How to Remove PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.AA

1. Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from running and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
2. Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and run a full scan of your system to detect and remove PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.AA and any other potential threats.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs that may be related to the PUP, and remove any unwanted browser extensions or add-ons.
4. Reset your browser settings to their default values, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to remove any changes made by the PUP.
5. Reboot your computer and run another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the PUP has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.AA from your system is essential to prevent potential harm and to restore your computer'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, being cautious when clicking on links, and keeping your software applications up to date, to prevent PUPs and other types of malware from infecting your system.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.AA
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: c49043ad882865b85270f12f4e9ed700 SHA1: 008e734aaa3ca307f8a1b1aa6f9a22e22cfb6479 SHA256: 3DD3D3D593C1F8C0C480E0E87BB153875278947724B2E4F52DD970A3F8F5DF13 File Size: 290.30 KB, 290304 bytes

MD5: 206db647a8db45f0a9a93eb389a2f4db SHA1: 9fa5d8ca0a24a34e612e900255572dcaa4c899ab SHA256: FA463DF3D4DC7307035A222347BE7327987AF95285C7B31714E467EBAEEFD97E File Size: 290.30 KB, 290304 bytes

MD5: 28802e1fdd9e80599cb8c29eb6dce564 SHA1: 8f87477cebda6b20341cac719526cca2d0d5c630 SHA256: B887DA3ABC609CBDF35CA54F4411DB68F6914E126D76D6CC9180AB13ADDABEF6 File Size: 225.79 KB, 225792 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 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)
• 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
Assembly Version	1.0.0.0
Comments	Calculator by Ruben Roy
Company Name	RubiconT
File Description	Calculator combo convertor
File Version	1.0.0.0
Internal Name	Calculator.exe combo convertor.exe
Legal Copyright	Copyright © 2023 Rubicon Copyright © 2016
Original Filename	Calculator.exe combo convertor.exe
Product Name	Calculator combo convertor
Product Version	1.0.0.0

File Traits

• .NET
• 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:	12
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	1
Whitelisted Blocks:	8
Unknown Blocks:	3

Visual Map

0 ? x ? 0 0 ? 0 0 0 0 0

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

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
User Data Access	GetComputerNameEx GetUserDefaultLocaleName GetUserObjectInformation
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent NtQuerySystemInformation
Encryption Used	BCryptOpenAlgorithmProvider