PUP.MSIL.Patcher.X
The detection of PUP.MSIL.Patcher.X 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.Patcher.X?
PUP.MSIL.Patcher.X 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 ads, collecting user data, or modifying system settings. The name PUP.MSIL.Patcher.X suggests that it may be related to a patching or updating mechanism, but its true purpose and behavior can only be determined by analyzing its code and behavior.
How PUP.MSIL.Patcher.X Operates
PUPs like PUP.MSIL.Patcher.X 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 causing problems with system stability and performance. They may also communicate with remote servers to send or receive data, which can compromise user privacy and security.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with PUP.MSIL.Patcher.X may exhibit a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted ads or pop-ups, modified browser settings, and unexpected crashes or freezes. Users may also notice suspicious programs or toolbars installed on their system, or unusual network activity. However, some PUPs may not exhibit any noticeable symptoms, making them difficult to detect without proper scanning and analysis tools.
How to Remove PUP.MSIL.Patcher.X
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow for easier removal.
- Run a full scan with a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all instances of PUP.MSIL.Patcher.X and any related files or components.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the PUP, using the Add/Remove Programs feature in the Control Panel.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any modified settings or extensions.
- Reboot your system and run another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all remnants of the PUP have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.MSIL.Patcher.X from your system is crucial to preventing potential harm and maintaining system security and performance. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable anti-malware tools, you can effectively remove this PUP and protect your system from similar threats in the future. It's also essential to practice safe computing habits, such as avoiding suspicious downloads and links, and keeping your operating system and software up to date, to prevent PUPs and other types of malware from infecting your system.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.MSIL.Patcher.X |
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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:
b3868665f3b9cf67401a98d9e37053fe
SHA1:
e2164b03041e69c632340dc23333cbfd904d30d2
SHA256:
A1915EF3272AD9962ACFF8E6781AF8245F01E33FC485A8AB93F1785FF356F61A
File Size:
672.77 KB, 672768 bytes
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MD5:
c882d4f2b7a6871640f09735dd9854f8
SHA1:
6907f691c7411d73af3a2c338bc7da42da9b810f
SHA256:
21DDA13CED24AECD894990A7399259C67C1144A7C5AD09864EBCC943AA15DCE4
File Size:
672.77 KB, 672768 bytes
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MD5:
f577e085b687aaee9c9e47ec97af0ba3
SHA1:
2d9810fa2dd9367eef22a98093ae2fb08079585a
SHA256:
688C57429E69340B3A33EA1CD31CFD6C30CEB4E6FD8B4A400043789C98F79745
File Size:
941.06 KB, 941056 bytes
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MD5:
b9d4c8e556170aae853f0b95f606a660
SHA1:
a01ee237b6168e59a768b17fdb02dfa968f3a171
SHA256:
183E69D25D551291EA85297C0407265E5B42D8FD2B08A40E857148A6C1784AA6
File Size:
672.77 KB, 672768 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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| Internal Name | patcher.exe |
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| Original Filename | patcher.exe |
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File Traits
- .NET
- 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: | 25 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 0 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 13 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 12 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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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