PUP.Patcher.EA

The detection of PUP.Patcher.EA 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.Patcher.EA?

PUP.Patcher.EA 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 rather a program that may be installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. PUPs can be bundled with other software, downloaded from the internet, or installed through exploits in vulnerable applications. They often have legitimate-looking interfaces and may claim to provide useful functions, but in reality, they can cause a range of problems, including slowing down your system, displaying unwanted advertisements, and collecting your personal data.

How PUP.Patcher.EA Operates

PUP.Patcher.EA operates by installing itself on your system, often through deceptive means. It may be bundled with other software, or it may be downloaded from the internet through exploits in vulnerable applications. Once installed, it can start to cause problems, including modifying system settings, displaying unwanted advertisements, and collecting your personal data. PUPs like PUP.Patcher.EA can also install additional malware or PUPs on your system, leading to further problems and security risks.

Symptoms of Infection

If your system is infected with PUP.Patcher.EA, you may notice a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted advertisements, and unexpected changes to your system settings. You may also notice that your browser homepage has been changed, or that you are being redirected to unwanted websites. Additionally, you may see pop-ups, toolbars, or other unwanted programs installed on your system. These symptoms can be frustrating and may indicate that your system is infected with PUP.Patcher.EA or other malware.

• Slow system performance
• Unwanted advertisements
• Unexpected changes to system settings
• Browser homepage changes
• Redirects to unwanted websites
• Pop-ups, toolbars, or other unwanted programs

How to Remove PUP.Patcher.EA

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.Patcher.EA 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 run a full scan of your system to detect and remove PUP.Patcher.EA and any other malware or PUPs that may be present.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs that may be related to PUP.Patcher.EA, including any recently installed programs or toolbars.
4. Reset your browser settings, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default values to remove any changes made by PUP.Patcher.EA.
5. Reboot your system and run another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.Patcher.EA and any other malware or PUPs have been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.Patcher.EA 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 free from this potentially unwanted program and any other malware or PUPs that may be present. It is also essential to take steps to prevent future infections, including being cautious when downloading software, avoiding suspicious websites, and keeping your operating system and software up to date. By taking these precautions, you can help to protect your system and your personal data from the risks associated with PUP.Patcher.EA and other malware.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.Patcher.EA
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: 256319ff3be3bd072bd5844713802718 SHA1: fe67fec4aa818a27a678dca7c15b82c71b800168 File Size: 5.90 KB, 5904 bytes

MD5: 7a3576dd40148f2b99f2194237ab3892 SHA1: 28c74c18b6e75d382e1e10efb7ec498a63b9a536 File Size: 5.73 KB, 5734 bytes

MD5: 5f5d35295d14c690bd645e5e52710687 SHA1: feddef90f9d2ac0f6437c849cb2182dca02cd702 SHA256: CCA477F240A7BB9E6E526657CBBE495E7646E222C11105912799F728B76C9679 File Size: 3.42 MB, 3415992 bytes

MD5: 7edab4f4f1f8c33113242b8d12a8b893 SHA1: 59146950f83c2132c281bf9ce6c967ceb8edde3f SHA256: 2DDAC6A6631812A6192F36F630F3BAB7DF4BA1F7D29E87F5BB09561EFD0AD9D0 File Size: 5.75 KB, 5752 bytes

MD5: 87fbcf0ac9f21c09d065f6908cc0ee87 SHA1: c2fd13ba3be4a2ad22816385df39e4dca74265a0 SHA256: 19B3251E3160AE41DACC20510CB7F01D369C64085858042AF7F6BBDBE9D237C9 File Size: 8.15 KB, 8153 bytes

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MD5: 7fcd95d30a57be6922b56ac22f644fbd SHA1: 0240f0d0016184d4296ffae34e81bd12a49dacf4 SHA256: 4D2C105FE56FC0E33F71C961788CFB21969F07F3E7B7424821F70A477607D595 File Size: 6.66 KB, 6656 bytes

MD5: 3ef477a38a9a4cad4b707cb878bc9c92 SHA1: 702d0f1d9ffcad156adbcdab925941b5acc2e3b9 SHA256: AAA1086BD65A8A50E513A063A944231FD916BE718EFEDFA9EDF85DB7CFA3E2AF File Size: 5.83 KB, 5835 bytes

MD5: bb8d126ec7629b1c91280dbf9e7eda2e SHA1: 3a5b4a4b02b008541346d5dc69dc75e14b33ed95 SHA256: 29BE15721E2105C6F88434B38EA413E3DA0EEF76FCAF9538A2DC560986915061 File Size: 5.86 KB, 5859 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.

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
File Description	File created by ScAEvoLa's PatchEngine
File Version	1.33 1.32

File Traits

• .UPX
• 2+ executable sections
• HighEntropy
• 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:	6
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	4
Whitelisted Blocks:	2
Unknown Blocks:	0

Visual Map

x 0 0 x x 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.

• Patcher.EA

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\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\usrclass.dat{dba6b5ef-640a-11ed-9bcb-f677369d361c}.txr.1.regtrans-ms	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\usrclass.dat{dba6b5ef-640a-11ed-9bcb-f677369d361c}.txr.2.regtrans-ms	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data

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