PUP.Patcher.DA

The detection of PUP.Patcher.DA 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 any further damage.

What Is PUP.Patcher.DA?

PUP.Patcher.DA is a type of potentially unwanted program that can be installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. It may be bundled with other software or downloaded from untrusted sources. PUPs like PUP.Patcher.DA are often designed to display unwanted advertisements, collect user data, or perform other malicious activities. They can also slow down your system, cause crashes, and compromise your personal data.

How PUP.Patcher.DA Operates

PUP.Patcher.DA operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in your system or using social engineering tactics to trick you into installing it. Once installed, it can start displaying unwanted advertisements, redirecting your browser to suspicious websites, or collecting your personal data. It may also install additional malware or PUPs on your system, making it harder to remove. PUP.Patcher.DA can also modify your system settings, registry entries, and browser configurations to maintain its presence on your system.

Symptoms of Infection

The symptoms of PUP.Patcher.DA infection can vary, but common signs include unwanted advertisements, pop-ups, and browser redirects. You may also notice slow system performance, crashes, and freezes. Additionally, you may see suspicious programs or toolbars installed on your system, or your browser homepage and search engine may be changed without your consent. If you notice any of these symptoms, it is essential to take immediate action to remove the PUP.

How to Remove PUP.Patcher.DA

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.Patcher.DA 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.Patcher.DA and any other malware or PUPs.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or toolbars that you have installed recently, as they may be related to PUP.Patcher.DA.
4. Reset your browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any modifications made by PUP.Patcher.DA.
5. Reboot your system and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.Patcher.DA has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.Patcher.DA from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the removal process. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove PUP.Patcher.DA and prevent any further damage to your system. It is essential to remain vigilant and take steps to prevent future infections, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using reputable anti-malware tools, and avoiding suspicious downloads and websites. By taking these precautions, you can help protect your system and personal data from PUPs like PUP.Patcher.DA.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.Patcher.DA
Packers:	UPX
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: 61e9a64629c5490886e3fc7d846a719e SHA1: 923c2e052ab3a61508b2eecb581798b1b97f959e SHA256: F984A7E96D4641EC09D72C729496CF5C57F3004EE9CB31DA197AE59571DBC052 File Size: 82.94 KB, 82944 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 been packed
• 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)

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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

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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

• .UPX
• 2+ executable sections
• HighEntropy
• No Version Info
• packed
• 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:	152
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	123
Whitelisted Blocks:	19
Unknown Blocks:	10

Visual Map

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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.

• Patcher.DA

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