PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAVG
The detection of PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAVG 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 appropriate steps to remove it and prevent future infections.
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What Is PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAVG?
PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAVG 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, it can still cause problems with your system and compromise your personal data. PUPs are often installed unintentionally, bundled with other software or downloaded from untrusted sources.
How PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAVG Operates
PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAVG operates by installing itself on your system, often without your knowledge or consent. Once installed, it can begin to collect data, display unwanted advertisements, or even hijack your browser settings. It may also attempt to install additional malware or PUPs, further compromising your system's security. The goal of PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAVG is to generate revenue for its creators, often at the expense of your system's performance and your personal data.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAVG, you may notice a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted pop-ups or advertisements, and changes to your browser settings. You may also notice that your system is crashing or freezing more frequently, or that your personal data is being collected or transmitted without your consent. It's essential to be aware of these symptoms and take action quickly to remove the infection and prevent further damage.
- Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
- Changes to browser settings or homepage
- Slow system performance or crashes
- Collection or transmission of personal data
How to Remove PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAVG
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow for a more effective removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malware or PUPs that may be present.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAVG infection.
- Reset your browser settings to their default values, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to remove any changes made by the PUP.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that the PUP has been successfully removed and that no additional threats are present.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAVG from your system requires a combination of technical knowledge and the right tools. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove the PUP and prevent future infections. It's essential to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to protect your system and personal data from malware and other online threats. Regularly updating your software, avoiding untrusted sources, and using reputable security tools can help to prevent infections and keep your system secure.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAVG |
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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:
0ff82aee4fdac06b60d475910762d3bd
SHA1:
45bb9a435b43abde253822f816263c7ce71252ee
SHA256:
0DBC04A4E9D13EA42871644AC62AA08EA47997C751F3438B9132CA5C75E38B86
File Size:
305.66 KB, 305664 bytes
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MD5:
4bfa2c03654a7bf8f6fda580dce11bb0
SHA1:
1146e099c9abc2696e64493ba0c35bd422b42f5e
SHA256:
3F57A82AF5373CD330B270D78D422DB946CC0612F04006520B8686D66C3C2726
File Size:
325.12 KB, 325120 bytes
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MD5:
d53163d6aeedeae2db12489d9c3dc074
SHA1:
89473f3a3ac060ad10f1cfbe7c918c93d47fb863
SHA256:
65B4309EEF26E4EF10CB0F1FB7C8702AE73A0EDC91F991B3FD9D1EF85F615D2F
File Size:
427.52 KB, 427520 bytes
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MD5:
ed2758a3e5c15b4a436ace6fd031c63b
SHA1:
b7d4c66502bfc477a2b7dae623d42790e71fdd45
SHA256:
664F195CA491792756FF867A2EA1D26E3A75DD2DD98874C713A56B4CD46C20F1
File Size:
102.40 KB, 102400 bytes
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MD5:
340688121f393569905ed25ba2a5aefd
SHA1:
0452e36d40cb299530389040664e34f1f25f122c
SHA256:
E3D6025CA9E5C8FBAB48AD60C681FA2847088BD65857A10EDDEF75E2CBEF7900
File Size:
243.71 KB, 243712 bytes
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MD5:
51b3fae8041ccc8d25bea68a7c43dfde
SHA1:
549da4cedca82877bca37f40b11d07fe3dea15e0
SHA256:
B63AECFA5297AFEF78C0D6946360B12C6ED4D6F5BCFAE1FED3DEF32133C8BB8F
File Size:
764.93 KB, 764928 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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| Assembly Version | 0.0.0.0 |
| File Version | 0.0.0.0 |
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| Product Version | 0.0.0.0 |
File Traits
- .NET
- Installer Version
- 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: | 62 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 21 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 41 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
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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.- MSIL.Gamehack.BAVB
- MSIL.Gamehack.BAVG
- MSIL.Gamehack.BAVH
- MSIL.Gamehack.BOWG
- MSIL.Gamehack.HM
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- MSIL.Gamehack.O
- MSIL.Gamehack.OI
- MSIL.Gamehack.OIA
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\dav rpc service | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| \device\namedpipe\pshost.134097194927146465.8292.defaultappdomain.45bb9a435b43abde253822f816263c7ce71252ee_0000305664 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,LEFT 524288 |
| \device\namedpipe\pshost.134146192618280351.4968.defaultappdomain.1146e099c9abc2696e64493ba0c35bd422b42f5e_0000325120 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,LEFT 524288 |
| \device\namedpipe\pshost.134210545564212194.7204.defaultappdomain.89473f3a3ac060ad10f1cfbe7c918c93d47fb863_0000427520 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,LEFT 524288 |
| \device\namedpipe\pshost.134232348954819841.9108.defaultappdomain.b7d4c66502bfc477a2b7dae623d42790e71fdd45_0000102400 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,LEFT 524288 |
| \device\namedpipe\pshost.134243019303461030.6712.defaultappdomain.0452e36d40cb299530389040664e34f1f25f122c_0000243712 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,LEFT 524288 |
| \device\namedpipe\pshost.134271356523887905.6676.defaultappdomain.549da4cedca82877bca37f40b11d07fe3dea15e0_0000764928 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,LEFT 524288 |
| \device\namedpipe\wkssvc | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_2en2i2ra.ip1.ps1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_4wlverod.hop.ps1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
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| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_bb21i0g1.aqt.ps1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_gt1bjl4w.vmq.ps1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_luy4ie45.r2p.psm1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_n5zlmkuw.1wt.psm1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_ogksnu5r.qmk.psm1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_qsfrala4.32x.psm1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_srmdz1ov.uym.ps1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_xdwssp34.hzx.psm1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_xmxdlqf2.wcq.ps1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_xppksust.mig.psm1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\fyuqrwcj\fyuqrwcj.0.cs | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\fyuqrwcj\fyuqrwcj.cmdline | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\fyuqrwcj\fyuqrwcj.dll | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\fyuqrwcj\fyuqrwcj.err | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\fyuqrwcj\fyuqrwcj.out | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\fyuqrwcj\fyuqrwcj.tmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\vtek2psl\vtek2psl.0.cs | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\vtek2psl\vtek2psl.cmdline | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\vtek2psl\vtek2psl.dll | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\vtek2psl\vtek2psl.err | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\vtek2psl\vtek2psl.out | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\vtek2psl\vtek2psl.tmp | Generic Write,Read 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\software\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enablefiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enableautofiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enableconsoletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::filetracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::consoletracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::maxfilesize | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::filedirectory | %windir%\tracing | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enablefiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enableautofiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enableconsoletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::filetracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::consoletracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::maxfilesize | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::filedirectory | %windir%\tracing | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | ї뛛쿇ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | 꼰庯ܖǝ | 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\v4.0.30319\csc.exe" /noconfig /fullpaths @"C:\Users\Afkqppck\AppData\Local\Temp\vtek2psl\vtek2psl.cmdline"
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"C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\csc.exe" /noconfig /fullpaths @"C:\Users\Qvmauxxh\AppData\Local\Temp\fyuqrwcj\fyuqrwcj.cmdline"
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