PUP.NetZone
The detection of PUP.NetZone on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may be compromising your computer's security and performance. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take appropriate steps to remove it and prevent future infections.
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What Is PUP.NetZone?
PUP.NetZone 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 disruptions to your system and potentially lead to more severe security issues. PUPs often find their way onto computers through bundled installations, deceptive downloads, or exploits in software vulnerabilities.
How PUP.NetZone Operates
PUPs like PUP.NetZone typically operate by installing themselves on a system without the user's full knowledge or consent. Once installed, they can perform a variety of actions, including displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, altering browser settings, and slowing down system performance. They might also download additional malware or PUPs, further compromising the security of the infected computer.
Symptoms of Infection
Identifying a PUP.NetZone infection can be challenging, as the symptoms may be subtle or resemble issues caused by other factors. Common indicators include an increase in pop-up ads or unwanted browser toolbars, changes in your browser's homepage or search engine, slow system performance, and the presence of unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop or in your system tray. If you notice any of these symptoms, it is crucial to investigate further to determine the cause.
- Unwanted changes to your browser settings or the appearance of unfamiliar toolbars.
- A significant decrease in system performance or increased memory usage.
- The presence of pop-up advertisements even when you're not browsing the web.
- Unfamiliar icons on your desktop or programs listed in your start menu.
How to Remove PUP.NetZone
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.NetZone from loading and to give you a cleaner environment to work in.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all traces of the PUP.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time you noticed the infection.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings to remove any unwanted changes made by the PUP.
- Reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all components of PUP.NetZone have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.NetZone requires a combination of technical knowledge and the right tools. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good computing practices, such as regularly updating your software, using strong antivirus programs, and being cautious with downloads and email attachments, you can protect your system from PUPs and other types of malware. Remember, prevention is key, but swift and effective removal is crucial when an infection occurs to minimize potential damage and ensure your system's security and integrity.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.NetZone |
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| Signature status: | Root Not Trusted |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
dfe3c858b26e4e099bc4584fc1b5076c
SHA1:
900984ae0015534d46ba83f1246ddfd68dff90a1
File Size:
1.43 MB, 1431416 bytes
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MD5:
4decd558de6a4479db3bf6cd4c9eb0b6
SHA1:
8cf97918bb9a091087208af34bce1b7d16eb39ec
SHA256:
C5F398A42A582DA7D33A90B402998A466DBFA8781AA656A0AB150F351B5A169E
File Size:
1.25 MB, 1247608 bytes
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MD5:
a1a7bcd3149fddfc39fd158072524b63
SHA1:
46ad8e368aa4519c72d445c95f65ef1d2d4f0d28
SHA256:
02ECBE4E52A6D8679BF795CF917249F7FF64BF1CF0C80DAC0922111CD49CDFCC
File Size:
1.30 MB, 1304952 bytes
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MD5:
1fdade5bc2851a00146435cb21134fba
SHA1:
edcdba0ec96631cb861de9a2a7313fdd4ff021dd
SHA256:
855F600CC7C233282D861961FAA2E5535E9C5FAABC9DCCFF66CC6A9A795BD54B
File Size:
1.30 MB, 1304440 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 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)
- File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
- File is not packed
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- 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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| Comments | www.netzonesoft.com |
| Company Name | NETZONE Corp. |
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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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| TOPOO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. | GlobalSign Root CA | Root Not Trusted |
| TOPOO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. | GlobalSign Root CA | Root Not Trusted |
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: | 332 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 67 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 74 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 191 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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: | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\windows\bootstat.dat | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
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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| Network Winsock2 |
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| User Data Access |
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| Anti Debug |
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| Other Suspicious |
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| Network Winsock |
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| Syscall Use |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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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.
C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\8cf97918bb9a091087208af34bce1b7d16eb39ec_0001247608.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\46ad8e368aa4519c72d445c95f65ef1d2d4f0d28_0001304952.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\edcdba0ec96631cb861de9a2a7313fdd4ff021dd_0001304440.,LiQMAxHB
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