PUP.NoobyProtect.A

The detection of PUP.NoobyProtect.A 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 and prevent future infections.

What Is PUP.NoobyProtect.A?

PUP.NoobyProtect.A is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This means that while it may not be as harmful as other types of malware, such as viruses or Trojans, it can still cause problems with your system and compromise your personal data. PUPs are often installed on a system without the user's knowledge or consent, and they can be difficult to remove.

How PUP.NoobyProtect.A Operates

PUP.NoobyProtect.A, like other PUPs, operates by installing itself on a system and then executing its payload. This payload can include a range of activities, such as displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, and installing additional malware. PUPs can also modify system settings and configure themselves to start automatically when the system boots. In some cases, PUPs can even disable security software or prevent users from uninstalling them.

Symptoms of Infection

If your system is infected with PUP.NoobyProtect.A, you may notice a range of symptoms. These can include slow system performance, unwanted advertisements or pop-ups, and unexpected changes to system settings. You may also notice that your browser homepage or search engine has been changed, or that you are being redirected to unwanted websites. In some cases, PUPs can also cause system crashes or freezes.

• Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
• Slow system performance
• Unexpected changes to system settings
• Browser homepage or search engine changes
• System crashes or freezes

How to Remove PUP.NoobyProtect.A

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. Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and perform a full scan of your system to detect and remove PUP.NoobyProtect.A and any other malware that may be present.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs that may be related to the PUP, taking care to read the uninstallation prompts carefully to ensure that you are not uninstalling legitimate software.
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 with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the PUP has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.NoobyProtect.A from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the removal process. By following the steps outlined above, you can help to ensure that your system is completely clean and free of malware. It is also essential to take steps to prevent future infections, such as installing reputable security software, avoiding suspicious downloads, and being cautious when clicking on links or opening email attachments. By taking these precautions, you can help to protect your system and your personal data from the risks associated with PUPs and other types of malware.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.NoobyProtect.A
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: 7a4952399d2db6b0a07bcc005c138d4e SHA1: 18cc92526eb79c6062ef0ddc0d2ee289f9f4f342 SHA256: CE6635B40B3655ACEB9081BB2D046D5ABFCEF6FA7870F5412DF344D78A1CC843 File Size: 4.54 MB, 4540832 bytes

MD5: 8b8678a8e1928213a4a80ea22a1d2b2b SHA1: df926a73759f7eefd6163d8dc4356b7194969b14 SHA256: 5FEC5F4605D77724C2F761FB0D1ED24066C69916929C0CC96D902041031770A0 File Size: 5.11 MB, 5114306 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 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
• 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.

File Traits

• big overlay
• HighEntropy
• No Version Info
• 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:	67
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	40
Whitelisted Blocks:	27
Unknown Blocks:	0

Visual Map

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

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.

• NoobyProtect.A

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\z11230.dll	Generic Read,Generic Execute,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 786496
c:\users\user\downloads\z29870.dll	Generic Read,Generic Execute,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 786496

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
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent
User Data Access	GetUserObjectInformation