PUP.Patcher.AC
The detection of PUP.Patcher.AC 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.Patcher.AC?
PUP.Patcher.AC 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 modifying system settings. The name PUP.Patcher.AC suggests that it may be related to a patching or updating mechanism, but its actual purpose and behavior can vary.
How PUP.Patcher.AC Operates
PUPs like PUP.Patcher.AC can operate in various ways, depending on their design and intent. They may be bundled with other software applications, or they may be installed through exploits or social engineering tactics. Once installed, PUPs can run in the background, consuming system resources, and potentially causing issues with system stability and performance. They may also communicate with remote servers, sending or receiving data that can compromise user privacy.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with PUP.Patcher.AC may exhibit various symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted advertisements or pop-ups, and modified system settings. Users may also notice unusual network activity, or their browser may be redirected to unwanted websites. In some cases, PUPs can also cause system crashes or freezes, making it essential to remove them as soon as possible.
How to Remove PUP.Patcher.AC
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.Patcher.AC from running and interfering with the removal process.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all instances of PUP.Patcher.AC and any related components.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to PUP.Patcher.AC, 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 modifications made by PUP.Patcher.AC.
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that PUP.Patcher.AC has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Patcher.AC from your system is crucial to prevent potential harm and maintain system security. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this PUP and restore your system to a healthy state. It's essential to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to protect your system from similar threats in the future, such as keeping your operating system and software up-to-date, using reputable anti-malware tools, and being cautious when installing new applications or clicking on links from unknown sources.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Patcher.AC |
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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:
f6cf29daa37690a1662d14b037b9857f
SHA1:
5629a7c92ee0a3c320737195d244e9c5dcbb0e2c
SHA256:
37ECEF6C3D87B8943DBCE1757900926BE0F953CA1EC3843C64663C0B33A74F7C
File Size:
8.43 MB, 8427989 bytes
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MD5:
4d91ff89e74c66b2abddea0d20c17624
SHA1:
cafb80e66c67e682e5b2c1101475475ea5fd7039
SHA256:
49CDB21C8945827C08B22BAA6ED94A51EE8D5CB99845ED6AC111A7CDE4151FA2
File Size:
8.19 MB, 8189600 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 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)
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- 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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| Company Name | LexisNexis® |
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| Legal Trademarks | LexisNexis and the Knowledge Burst logo are registered trademarks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used under license. Coplogic is a trademark of Coplogic Inc. |
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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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| LexisNexis Risk Solutions Inc. | Trustwave Global Code Signing CA, Level 1 | Self Signed |
File Traits
- big overlay
- x86
- Xenocode
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: | 39 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 0 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 39 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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.- Patcher.AC
- Stealer.A
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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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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