PUP.NetCut

The detection of PUP.NetCut 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 immediate action to remove it to prevent further problems.

What Is PUP.NetCut?

PUP.NetCut is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This means that it is not necessarily a virus or a Trojan, but it can still cause significant issues with your system. PUPs are often installed unintentionally by users, usually through bundled software downloads or by clicking on suspicious links. They can display unwanted advertisements, collect user data, and even install additional malware on the system.

How PUP.NetCut Operates

PUP.NetCut operates by installing itself on the system and then executing its payload. It may display unwanted advertisements, such as pop-ups, banners, or redirects to suspicious websites. It can also collect user data, including browsing history, search queries, and other sensitive information. In some cases, PUP.NetCut may even install additional malware on the system, which can lead to further security issues.

PUPs like PUP.NetCut often use deceptive tactics to trick users into installing them. They may pose as legitimate software or offer fake updates for existing programs. Once installed, they can be challenging to remove, as they often use rootkit technologies to hide their presence on the system.

Symptoms of Infection

If your system is infected with PUP.NetCut, you may experience a range of symptoms. These can include unwanted advertisements, slow system performance, and suspicious activity on your browser. You may also notice that your browser settings have been changed, such as the homepage or default search engine. In some cases, you may even receive fake alerts or warnings, claiming that your system is infected with malware.

• Unwanted advertisements, such as pop-ups or banners
• Slow system performance
• Suspicious activity on your browser
• Changed browser settings, such as the homepage or default search engine
• Fake alerts or warnings

How to Remove PUP.NetCut

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.NetCut from loading
2. Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs that may be related to PUP.NetCut
4. Reset your browser settings to their default values, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge
5. Reboot your system and perform another scan to ensure that PUP.NetCut has been completely removed

Conclusion

Removing PUP.NetCut from your system is essential to prevent further issues with your computer's performance and security. By following the steps outlined above, you can ensure that your system is clean and free from this potentially unwanted program. It is also crucial to be cautious when installing software and to always read the terms and conditions before agreeing to install anything. By being vigilant and taking the necessary precautions, you can protect your system from PUPs like PUP.NetCut and other types of malware.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.NetCut
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: 95414e7f74e87e75efefa21f64fc43d4 SHA1: e4a6359cf344af93771295d97f89d5f869467fba SHA256: FDC8CEBD1B5FDC528A787FB155DD5EA60C26FC5CA01F9BECA99E5538BD76796B File Size: 3.12 MB, 3116020 bytes

MD5: ae08b6ec1de951e3ddac539424507dbe SHA1: ae18e1ca303b65db410088e2a47c2ba5d2268a7c SHA256: 8454E78A3C4DFFE533CA89930F07DB449494829772E966BC2DB8BF60BD7FFAD4 File Size: 3.43 MB, 3427704 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 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 32-bit executable
• File is either console or GUI application
• File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)

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• 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

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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
Comments	This installation was built with Inno Setup.
Company Name	arcai.com
File Description	NetCut Setup Setup/Uninstall
File Version	51.1052.0.0
Product Name	NetCut
Product Version	3.0.276

File Traits

• 2+ executable sections
• Inno
• InnoSetup Installer
• Installer Manifest
• Installer Version
• VirtualQueryEx
• 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:	276
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	114
Whitelisted Blocks:	162
Unknown Blocks:	0

Visual Map

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x 0 x x x x x x x 0 x x x x x x x x x x x x 0 x x x x 0 x 0 x x 0 x x x 0 0 0 0 x 0 x x x x x x x x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x 0 x x x 0 0 x 0 0 x 0 x x 0 0 x x x x x x 0 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x 0 0 0 x 0 0 0 0 0 x x x 0 0 x x 0 x 0 0 x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x 0 0 0 0 0 x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 x 0 0 x x x x x 0 0 x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x x x x x x x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x x x x x x x x x 0 0 0 x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x 0 x

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

Similar Families

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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.

• Jeefo.A
• Parite.F
• Parite.FA
• Parite.W

Files Modified

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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
c:\users\user\downloads\ae18e1ca303b65db410088e2a47c2ba5d2268a7c_0003427704	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\downloads\ae18e1ca303b65db410088e2a47c2ba5d2268a7c_0003427704	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\downloads\ae18e1ca303b65db410088e2a47c2ba5d2268a7c_0003427704	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\windows\svchost.exe	Generic Write,Read Attributes

Registry Modifications

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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
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75	�l #@�1HO@V�N�y�^�P�����m���p�$ �[�`�V ����Q]�� @ K�	RegNtPreCreateKey

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
Process Manipulation Evasion	NtUnmapViewOfSection
Process Shell Execute	CreateProcess
Service Control	StartServiceCtrlDispatcher
User Data Access	GetUserObjectInformation

Shell Command Execution

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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.

"C:\WINDOWS\svchost.exe" "c:\users\user\downloads\ae18e1ca303b65db410088e2a47c2ba5d2268a7c_0003427704"

"c:\users\user\downloads\ae18e1ca303b65db410088e2a47c2ba5d2268a7c_0003427704"