PUP.MSIL.KillMBR.GA

The detection of PUP.MSIL.KillMBR.GA 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 is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take appropriate steps to remove it and prevent future infections.

What Is PUP.MSIL.KillMBR.GA?

PUP.MSIL.KillMBR.GA 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 a program that attempts to disable or modify the Master Boot Record (MBR) of your computer, which is a critical component of the system's boot process. However, the exact nature and behavior of this PUP can vary, and it is crucial to investigate and understand its impact on your system.

How PUP.MSIL.KillMBR.GA Operates

PUPs like PUP.MSIL.KillMBR.GA often operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or by using social engineering tactics to trick users into installing them. Once installed, they may exhibit a range of behaviors, including displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or modifying system settings. In some cases, PUPs may also attempt to download and install additional malware or unwanted software, which can further compromise the security of your system.

Symptoms of Infection

If your system is infected with PUP.MSIL.KillMBR.GA, you may experience a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted pop-ups or advertisements, and changes to your system settings or browser configuration. You may also notice that your system is crashing or freezing more frequently, or that certain programs or functions are not working correctly. In some cases, you may not notice any symptoms at all, which is why it is essential to regularly scan your system for malware and other threats.

How to Remove PUP.MSIL.KillMBR.GA

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
2. Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect and remove any malware or unwanted software.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the PUP, using the Add/Remove Programs feature in your system's Control Panel.
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any changes made by the PUP.
5. Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that the PUP has been completely removed and that your system is clean.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.MSIL.KillMBR.GA from your system requires a combination of technical knowledge and caution. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable removal tools, you can help to ensure that your system is clean and secure. It is also essential to take steps to prevent future infections, including keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus software, and being cautious when downloading and installing new programs or applications. By taking a proactive approach to system security, you can help to protect your computer and your personal data from the risks associated with PUPs and other types of malware.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.MSIL.KillMBR.GA
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: 00dd91a5ca7b11c2e46d96d9dd9f5343 SHA1: 1dbaa06cb9dadd27b8fca176f2b3e6571cc74b5b SHA256: D765CF255D4C6CCE3A40844CE56C3D0410A6CC8657DC553D04E7F08D40217C0D File Size: 78.34 KB, 78336 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
File Description	coore32
File Version	1.0.0.0
Internal Name	coore32-GDIOnly.exe
Legal Copyright	Copyright © 2022
Original Filename	coore32-GDIOnly.exe
Product Name	coore32
Product Version	1.0.0.0

File Traits

• .NET
• 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:	62
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	9
Whitelisted Blocks:	10
Unknown Blocks:	43

Visual Map

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

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
Syscall Use	ntdll.dll!NtAlertThreadByThreadId ntdll.dll!NtClearEvent ntdll.dll!NtClose ntdll.dll!NtConnectPort ntdll.dll!NtCreateEvent ntdll.dll!NtCreateKey ntdll.dll!NtCreateSection ntdll.dll!NtEnumerateKey ntdll.dll!NtEnumerateValueKey ntdll.dll!NtFlushProcessWriteBuffers Show More ntdll.dll!NtFreeVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtMapViewOfSection ntdll.dll!NtOpenEvent ntdll.dll!NtOpenFile ntdll.dll!NtOpenKey ntdll.dll!NtOpenKeyEx ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessToken ntdll.dll!NtOpenThreadToken ntdll.dll!NtProtectVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtQueryAttributesFile ntdll.dll!NtQueryDefaultLocale ntdll.dll!NtQueryDirectoryFileEx ntdll.dll!NtQueryFullAttributesFile ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationProcess ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationThread ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationToken ntdll.dll!NtQueryKey ntdll.dll!NtQuerySecurityAttributesToken ntdll.dll!NtQuerySystemInformation ntdll.dll!NtQueryValueKey ntdll.dll!NtQueryVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtReadRequestData ntdll.dll!NtReleaseMutant ntdll.dll!NtReleaseWorkerFactoryWorker ntdll.dll!NtRequestWaitReplyPort ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationKey ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationProcess ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationThread ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationWorkerFactory ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert ntdll.dll!NtTraceControl ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSection ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSectionEx ntdll.dll!NtWaitForSingleObject ntdll.dll!NtWaitForWorkViaWorkerFactory ntdll.dll!NtWaitLowEventPair ntdll.dll!NtWriteFile UNKNOWN
User Data Access	GetUserObjectInformation
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent