PUP.MSIL.MediaArena.E
The detection of PUP.MSIL.MediaArena.E 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 to prevent potential harm.
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What Is PUP.MSIL.MediaArena.E?
PUP.MSIL.MediaArena.E is a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. PUPs are software applications that may not be malicious in nature but can still cause problems, such as displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or slowing down system performance. The name PUP.MSIL.MediaArena.E suggests that it may be related to media-related activities, but its exact purpose and behavior can vary.
How PUP.MSIL.MediaArena.E Operates
PUPs like PUP.MSIL.MediaArena.E often operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or using social engineering tactics to trick users into installing them. Once installed, they may run in the background, consuming system resources, and potentially collecting user data or displaying unwanted content. They may also interfere with other applications or system functions, causing errors or crashes.
It's worth noting that PUPs can be bundled with other software, making it difficult to determine how they were installed. In some cases, users may have inadvertently installed PUP.MSIL.MediaArena.E while downloading or installing other applications, or by clicking on malicious links or advertisements.
Symptoms of Infection
The symptoms of a PUP.MSIL.MediaArena.E infection can vary, but common signs include slowed system performance, unwanted advertisements or pop-ups, and unexpected changes to browser settings or homepage. You may also notice unfamiliar programs or icons on your system, or experience errors or crashes when running applications.
In some cases, PUP.MSIL.MediaArena.E may also collect user data, such as browsing history or personal information, which can be used for targeted advertising or other malicious purposes. If you suspect that your system has been infected with PUP.MSIL.MediaArena.E, it's essential to take immediate action to remove it and prevent further damage.
How to Remove PUP.MSIL.MediaArena.E
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.MSIL.MediaArena.E from running 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 malicious files or programs associated with PUP.MSIL.MediaArena.E.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to PUP.MSIL.MediaArena.E, using the Windows Control Panel or Settings app.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted extensions or add-ons that may be associated with PUP.MSIL.MediaArena.E.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.MSIL.MediaArena.E has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.MSIL.MediaArena.E from your system is crucial to preventing potential harm and maintaining your computer's performance and security. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and protect your system from future threats. Remember to always be cautious when downloading or installing software, and to use reputable anti-malware tools to stay protected.
It's also essential to keep your operating system, software, and security tools up-to-date, as newer versions often include patches and improvements that can help prevent PUPs like PUP.MSIL.MediaArena.E from infecting your system. By staying informed and taking proactive steps, you can help ensure the security and integrity of your computer and personal data.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.MSIL.MediaArena.E |
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| Signature status: | Self Signed |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
48d277d24e667659bbce2c849c222b99
SHA1:
31d7c4a3fc57999a47e1251d3368c72726cda692
SHA256:
D5D6BD9A3A02FBC30351CC93C12D550563C3CF529AC303E941444E2BA9022E51
File Size:
9.96 MB, 9958159 bytes
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MD5:
229f41744557e072e80e6f32d0d0f344
SHA1:
19e530155b9325fe2e986cedde242089b2f6232f
SHA256:
E131F4054100F20D57F2DAE0C8F6B6B01327170F58B92272EBA46DC0E66888FA
File Size:
8.79 MB, 8785408 bytes
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MD5:
68794776ed2099cb3782aad998082a6d
SHA1:
a7c00930adfe674790e034e00b599d1af3954ade
SHA256:
DB600BE737A0E6A69B1EA8F8EFE34109D076FABF893B15AD9C30F810852F9C32
File Size:
8.79 MB, 8793864 bytes
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MD5:
de116be573e07a9242df1a307a182351
SHA1:
206bedd3be9f684b3b39204a2f5538f79008bf5f
SHA256:
0F87E4DBFECBBB5A3C6F498E26BC22BB9FD6163A905E8DE761E6B45F26D01C08
File Size:
8.79 MB, 8793864 bytes
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MD5:
2c2f2c3a89f3f99f039b4ea03c4fb519
SHA1:
dec8be88648c66106e627fc6bef9a361e617966a
SHA256:
CCB3513F16BA27669B0EA1EFC9A9AB80181E526353305CB330A6316E9651CE98
File Size:
8.67 MB, 8670472 bytes
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MD5:
348d39a6f7cdd3b5f9c6d307d2ee9a7b
SHA1:
2b2378b90a51e24838e1ff14ac85a61e14dccbc6
SHA256:
DBB81ADD61649A3958992FB872C1A6647BF8CE5023F54F0D4F3CC4FC5E183802
File Size:
7.80 MB, 7799296 bytes
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MD5:
c9f1c55b26e7f781b65a96ea8190517d
SHA1:
dad71e6ac2ad9e3ce30152f993d0c765008c6b5a
SHA256:
82E8904FD500C596B04786124A0515F1ECB9B9FC8B2187E449C30EEBA1BA2316
File Size:
8.67 MB, 8670064 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 has exports table
- File has TLS information
- File is .NET application
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is 64-bit executable
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- File is either console or GUI application
- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
- File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
- 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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| Internal Name | Bootstrapper.exe |
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| Original Filename | Bootstrapper.exe |
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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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| CMD Softworks | CMD Softworks | Self Signed |
| CMD Softworks LLC | SSL.com Code Signing Intermediate CA RSA R1 | Self Signed |
File Traits
- .NET
- Agile.net
- dll
- Fody
- HighEntropy
- Pastebin
- 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: | 86 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 32 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 54 |
| 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.MediaArena.E
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:\programdata\synaptics | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\programdata\synaptics\rcxab4e.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\programdata\synaptics\synaptics.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\programdata\synaptics\synaptics.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\programdata\synaptics\synaptics.exe | Synchronize,Write Data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\._cache_2b2378b90a51e24838e1ff14ac85a61e14dccbc6_0007799296 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\._cache_2b2378b90a51e24838e1ff14ac85a61e14dccbc6_0007799296 | Synchronize,Write 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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| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer::slowcontextmenuentries | `$�!�:i�� +00�� � Gs]XM��� "�2� � FX D�' :D��exA-� � ��n��� � <��� | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | ,k � 8��8tX��B�8 �� �6 �v 5� �Z xy �� T��� B� ������ � ���� �5����ee��Bx �< �!wz "Wc#�#��$kF$�� %"�%:� %�&� &�x(�(X�)�`*J*9*�"*�^*�h+�[,��/9� /��0P%1`1�1HO 1�D5�0 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run::synaptics pointing device driver | C:\ProgramData\Synaptics\Synaptics.exe | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | -k 8��8tX��B�8 �� �6 �v 5� �Z xy �� T��� B� ������ � ���� �5����ee��Bx �< �!wz "Wc#�#��$kF$�� %"�%:� %�&� &�x(�(X�)�`*J*9*�"*�^*�h+�[,��/9� /��0P%1`1�1HO 1�D5�0 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc3475 | {� % xy * � /�� Y� d� kP~ � � �ރ �p ��^ �o � ��z ee) Vs} kP~ ��1 � �� 7 � �� ﺃ e e�� ��1 �� f e�� h �n | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | .k 8��8tX��B�8 �� �6 �v 5� �Z xy �� �� T��� B� ������ � ���� �5����ee��Bx �< �!wz "Wc#�#��$kF$�� %"�%:� %�&� &�x(�(X�)�`*J*9*�"*�^*�h+�[,��/9� /��0P%1`1�1HO 1�D | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | /k 8��8tX��B�8 �� �6 �v 5� �Z xy �� �� T��� B� ������ � ���� �5����ee��Bx �< �!wz "Wc#�#��$kF$�� %"�%:� %�&� &�x(�(X�)�`*J*9*�"*�^*�h+�[,��/9� /��0P%1`1�1HO 1�D | 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.
runas c:\users\user\downloads\._cache_2b2378b90a51e24838e1ff14ac85a61e14dccbc6_0007799296
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runas C:\ProgramData\Synaptics\Synaptics.exe InjUpdate
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