PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.M
The detection of PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.M 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 prompt action to remove it to prevent any potential harm.
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What Is PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.M?
PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.M is a type of potentially unwanted program that is designed to operate on Microsoft Intermediate Language (MSIL) platforms. The ".Gamehack.M" part of the name suggests that it may be related to gaming or hacking activities, but without more specific information, it's difficult to determine its exact purpose or behavior. PUPs are often bundled with other software or downloaded from the internet, and they can cause a range of problems, including slowing down your system, displaying unwanted ads, or even stealing personal data.
How PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.M Operates
PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.M, like other PUPs, may operate by installing itself on your system without your knowledge or consent. It may then begin to run in the background, consuming system resources and potentially causing problems with your computer's performance. PUPs can also communicate with their creators or other malicious actors, potentially allowing them to steal sensitive information or install additional malware on your system. The exact mechanisms used by PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.M are not known, but it's likely that it uses common tactics such as exploiting vulnerabilities, using social engineering tricks, or bundling itself with other software.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.M, you may notice a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted ads or pop-ups, and unexpected changes to your browser settings or homepage. You may also notice that your system is crashing or freezing more frequently, or that your internet connection is slower than usual. In some cases, you may not notice any symptoms at all, which is why it's essential to run regular virus scans and monitor your system's behavior closely.
How to Remove PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.M
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.M from running and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
- 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.M and any other malware that may be present.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or software that you don't recognize or that you didn't intentionally install.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted extensions or add-ons that may be related to PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.M.
- Reboot your system and run another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.M has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.M from your system requires a combination of technical knowledge and the right tools. By following the steps outlined above, you should be able to remove this potentially unwanted program and prevent any further harm to your system. It's essential to stay vigilant and monitor your system's behavior closely to detect any potential threats, and to take prompt action if you suspect that your system has been compromised. Remember to always download software from reputable sources, and to be cautious when clicking on links or opening email attachments from unknown sources.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.M |
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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:
b40bfb47ddf1b504b551db326b6eaae1
SHA1:
a98ce0fc35d8f2000bcb3dd57d5bc9fe9c938fa2
File Size:
3.36 MB, 3358208 bytes
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MD5:
b3ad03f832206d396491657724e49da9
SHA1:
0f4ff237ddb11c054f08501ffb1682001cd1cd3d
SHA256:
5F0BB5842A7B52BA71CAA897061FA5DB645220EA9E83DC559F91E90EFD1F24A5
File Size:
2.42 MB, 2416128 bytes
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MD5:
04439a5ef0b841f263d5ae1586bd66b8
SHA1:
1d25d5459fce942619151d64077ba58a5e77663d
SHA256:
E4B90EA7600ECC3F847CC2E3E8DF38F2D49559E49274CD97F9A27A13F2A05E4F
File Size:
3.31 MB, 3311104 bytes
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MD5:
839c4319a2b285c9b39962626e827483
SHA1:
a25e43fc1e566fcad9dccb765caabb0387704ad1
SHA256:
DABDC517D65AD27ADADB0D4F25839DF970FE131C0AD66FB292E4C2ABAF875D56
File Size:
1.76 MB, 1760360 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 relocations information
- File doesn't have security information
- File is .NET application
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is 64-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
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- 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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Digital Signatures
Digital Signatures
This section lists digital signatures that are attached to samples within this family. When analyzing and verifying digital signatures, it is important to confirm that the signature’s root authority is a well-known and trustworthy entity and that the status of the signature is good. Malware is often signed with non-trustworthy “Self Signed” digital signatures (which can be easily created by a malware author with no verification). Malware may also be signed by legitimate signatures that have an invalid status, and by signatures from questionable root authorities with fake or misleading “Signer” names.| Signer | Root | Status |
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| Tofa, LLC | SSL.com EV Root Certification Authority RSA R2 | Root Not Trusted |
File Traits
- .NET
- Agile.net
- Fody
- HighEntropy
- Installer Version
- x64
- 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: | 41 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 1 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 24 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 16 |
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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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| c:\users\user\appdata\local\heracles421\a98ce0fc35d8f2000bcb3dd57_url_2c2fnpek3sxco410cyxwhsjz22yymnag\1.0.2.2\5a4l41ni.newcfg | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\heracles421\a98ce0fc35d8f2000bcb3dd57_url_2c2fnpek3sxco410cyxwhsjz22yymnag\1.0.2.2\5a4l41ni.tmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\heracles421\a98ce0fc35d8f2000bcb3dd57_url_2c2fnpek3sxco410cyxwhsjz22yymnag\1.0.2.2\owbbs2mo.newcfg | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\heracles421\a98ce0fc35d8f2000bcb3dd57_url_2c2fnpek3sxco410cyxwhsjz22yymnag\1.0.2.2\owbbs2mo.newcfg | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\heracles421\a98ce0fc35d8f2000bcb3dd57_url_2c2fnpek3sxco410cyxwhsjz22yymnag\1.0.2.2\owbbs2mo.tmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\heracles421\a98ce0fc35d8f2000bcb3dd57_url_2c2fnpek3sxco410cyxwhsjz22yymnag\1.0.2.2\user.config | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\heracles421\a98ce0fc35d8f2000bcb3dd57_url_2c2fnpek3sxco410cyxwhsjz22yymnag\1.0.2.2\user.config | Synchronize,Write Data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\heracles421\a98ce0fc35d8f2000bcb3dd57_url_2c2fnpek3sxco410cyxwhsjz22yymnag\1.0.2.2\xis1mkuk.newcfg | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\heracles421\a98ce0fc35d8f2000bcb3dd57_url_2c2fnpek3sxco410cyxwhsjz22yymnag\1.0.2.2\xis1mkuk.newcfg | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\heracles421\a98ce0fc35d8f2000bcb3dd57_url_2c2fnpek3sxco410cyxwhsjz22yymnag\1.0.2.2\xis1mkuk.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\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing::enableconsoletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enablefiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enableautofiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enableconsoletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::filetracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::consoletracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::maxfilesize | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::filedirectory | %windir%\tracing | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enablefiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enableautofiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enableconsoletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::filetracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::consoletracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::maxfilesize | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::filedirectory | %windir%\tracing | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect | 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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| User Data Access |
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