PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.ADA

The detection of PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.ADA on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may be causing harm or disrupting your computing experience. It's essential to understand the nature of this threat and take prompt action to remove it and prevent future occurrences.

What Is PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.ADA?

PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.ADA is a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. The name suggests that it may be related to gaming hacks or cheats, but its actual purpose and behavior can vary. PUPs like this one often exhibit unwanted behavior, such as displaying ads, collecting user data, or modifying system settings.

How PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.ADA Operates

PUPs typically operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or using social engineering tactics to trick users into installing them. Once installed, they may run in the background, consuming system resources and potentially causing performance issues. They may also communicate with remote servers to transmit user data or receive updates. In some cases, PUPs can lead to more severe infections, such as malware or viruses, if left unchecked.

Symptoms of Infection

Systems infected with PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.ADA may exhibit various symptoms, including slow performance, unwanted pop-ups or ads, and unexpected changes to system settings. Users may also notice suspicious programs or toolbars installed on their system, or experience frequent crashes or freezes. In some cases, the PUP may attempt to hide its presence, making it difficult to detect without proper scanning tools.

• Unwanted ads or pop-ups
• Suspicious programs or toolbars
• Slow system performance
• Unexpected changes to system settings
• Frequent crashes or freezes

How to Remove PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.ADA

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow for internet access.
2. Run a full scan with a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove the PUP and any associated files or registry entries.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the PUP.
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted extensions or add-ons.
5. Reboot your system and run a follow-up scan to ensure that the PUP has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.ADA from your system is crucial to preventing further harm and maintaining your computer's performance and security. By following the steps outlined above and taking proactive measures to protect your system, you can help prevent future infections and ensure a safe and secure computing experience. Remember to always be cautious when installing software, and never click on suspicious links or download attachments from unknown sources.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.ADA
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: 69d2369ac7cc5e7954bb77425110b948 SHA1: 09803af584c55db7c39b99f9caebd04f4d179917 SHA256: 2B72249B497B452B916C8AB67ACEE770D0BF698551CEE24FDFCBF2FF3DA07F7E File Size: 7.04 MB, 7040512 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	PBLauncher
Company Name	Project Italy
File Description	PBLauncher
File Version	1.0.0.0
Internal Name	PBLauncher.exe
Legal Copyright	Copyright © Project Italy 2025
Legal Trademarks	Copyright © Project Italy 2025
Original Filename	PBLauncher.exe
Product Name	PBLauncher
Product Version	1.0.0.0

File Traits

• .NET
• HighEntropy
• 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:	254
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	34
Whitelisted Blocks:	159
Unknown Blocks:	61

Visual Map

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

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\downloads\language.set	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\downloads\pblauncher.log	Generic Write,Read Attributes

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	GetUserDefaultLocaleName GetUserObjectInformation
Anti Debug	NtQuerySystemInformation