PUP.MSIL.HackAgent.FE
The detection of PUP.MSIL.HackAgent.FE on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may compromise your computer's security and performance. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it and prevent further damage.
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What Is PUP.MSIL.HackAgent.FE?
PUP.MSIL.HackAgent.FE is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This category of threats includes software that may not be malicious in the classical sense but can still cause significant problems for users. PUPs often sneak onto systems through bundled installations, deceptive downloads, or exploits in software vulnerabilities. They can lead to a range of issues, from annoying advertisements and unwanted software installations to more severe problems like data theft and system compromise.
How PUP.MSIL.HackAgent.FE Operates
While specific details about how PUP.MSIL.HackAgent.FE operates are not available without sandbox telemetry, general knowledge about PUPs can provide insight. Typically, PUPs operate by first gaining access to a system, often through user interaction that is misled or unaware of the software's true intentions. Once installed, a PUP can modify system settings, install additional unwanted software, display unwanted advertisements, or even collect user data without consent. The presence of a PUP can significantly degrade system performance and pose a risk to user privacy and security.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of a PUP infection can vary widely but often include an increase in unwanted advertisements, the appearance of unfamiliar programs or toolbars, changes in browser settings, and overall system slowdown. Users may also notice that their search engine or homepage has been changed without their consent, or they may be redirected to unwanted websites. In some cases, the presence of a PUP may not be immediately noticeable, making regular system scans with reputable security software crucial for early detection.
How to Remove PUP.MSIL.HackAgent.FE
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to give you a cleaner environment to work in.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system. This can help identify and remove the PUP and any associated files or programs.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed without your knowledge. Be cautious and only remove programs that you are certain are not needed for your system's operation.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings. This can help remove any unwanted extensions, toolbars, or settings changes made by the PUP.
- After completing the above steps, reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all components of the PUP have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.MSIL.HackAgent.FE from your system requires careful and methodical steps to ensure that all components of the malware are eliminated. By following the removal guide and maintaining good computing practices, such as regularly scanning your system with reputable security software and being cautious with downloads and installations, you can protect your computer from PUPs and other types of malware. Remember, prevention and vigilance are key to maintaining system security and protecting user data.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.MSIL.HackAgent.FE |
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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:
2d07f905ed10785012dd6c81075fd161
SHA1:
8c88877a537c87d4b68f3e8346153eeeca6992bf
SHA256:
22C6FDE3D49E752184FA234A551F527753A6C1A6157958513C0E3F3FDC6D72C4
File Size:
573.44 KB, 573440 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)
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 |
|---|---|
| Assembly Version | 3.3.3.3 |
| Company Name | X |
| File Description | InfoCheck |
| File Version | 3.3.3.3 |
| Internal Name | InfoCheck.exe |
| Legal Copyright | Copyright © 2023 |
| Original Filename | InfoCheck.exe |
| Product Name | InfoCheck |
| Product Version | 3.3.3.3 |
File Traits
- .NET
- Agile.net
- Fody
- HighEntropy
- 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: | 67 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 38 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 29 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
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.HackAgent.FE
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 |
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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| Anti Debug |
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| Encryption Used |
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| Keyboard Access |
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| Other Suspicious |
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| Network Winsock2 |
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| Network Winsock |
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| Network Winhttp |
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| Network Info Queried |
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