PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.F
The detection of PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.F on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may be compromising your computer's security and performance. It's essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it and prevent further damage.
Table of Contents
What Is PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.F?
PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.F is a type of potentially unwanted program that is designed to operate on Microsoft Intermediate Language (MSIL) platforms. This category of malware is often associated with game cheating tools or hacks, which can lead to system instability, data breaches, and other security risks. PUPs like PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.F can be installed unintentionally through bundled software downloads, infected websites, or malicious email attachments.
How PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.F Operates
Once installed, PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.F can modify system settings, create unauthorized registry entries, and interact with other malicious components to achieve its goals. It may also attempt to communicate with remote servers to receive updates, send stolen data, or download additional malware. The primary objective of this PUP is to provide unauthorized advantages in online games or to generate revenue through affiliate marketing, pay-per-click schemes, or data exploitation.
Symptoms of Infection
Infected systems may exhibit a range of symptoms, including slow performance, frequent crashes, and unusual network activity. You may also notice unfamiliar programs or toolbars installed on your system, or experience difficulties when trying to uninstall suspicious applications. Additionally, PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.F may display intrusive advertisements, alter search engine results, or redirect your browser to malicious websites.
- Unexplained system crashes or freezes
- Slow browser performance or unresponsive web pages
- Unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop or start menu
- Pop-up ads, banners, or sponsored content
- Modified browser settings or search engine results
How to Remove PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.F
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.F from loading its malicious components
- Run a full scan with a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all infected files and registry entries
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the PUP
- Reset your web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons
- Reboot your system and run another full scan to ensure that all remnants of PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.F have been removed
Conclusion
Removing PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.F from your system requires a combination of technical expertise and caution. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good security practices, such as keeping your operating system and software up-to-date, using strong passwords, and avoiding suspicious downloads, you can protect your system from similar threats in the future. Remember to stay vigilant and monitor your system's performance regularly to detect any potential security risks before they cause harm.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.F |
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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:
e9ba1d96877b242da75d7a3f37a50ef3
SHA1:
209fc79d82cdd5f4c058482297da7f07d5ec41ee
SHA256:
BB4CAF1A1A9A2CACE222AD022973C9AB8C30CDE8238EEB4DBDF5BA0D7B0FFB12
File Size:
187.39 KB, 187392 bytes
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MD5:
701dcbb1a69f438e4765a59b351ca1da
SHA1:
edfc45f38487f66f3cf7dab85f2f5b767314e093
SHA256:
2620896CD3997FAA19D08463FA3C8787F5DD961EE97304A738FD7F1563E2C270
File Size:
275.97 KB, 275968 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- 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
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 | 1.0.0.0 |
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| File Version | 1.0.0.0 |
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| Legal Trademarks | By:LUTOBI |
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| Product Version | 1.0.0.0 |
File Traits
- .NET
- CreateThread
- HighEntropy
- WriteProcessMemory
- 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: | 265 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 171 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 76 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 18 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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.IRPlan.T
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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