PUP.PC Accelerator.H

The detection of PUP.PC Accelerator.H 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 appropriate steps to remove it and prevent future infections.

What Is PUP.PC Accelerator.H?

PUP.PC Accelerator.H 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.PC Accelerator.H Operates

PUP.PC Accelerator.H, like other PUPs, operates by installing itself on a system and then executing its payload. This can include a range of activities, such as displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting personal data, and modifying system settings. PUPs can also install additional malware or software on a system, which can further compromise its security and performance.

PUPs often use deceptive tactics to install themselves on a system, such as bundling themselves with legitimate software or using fake alerts and warnings to trick users into installing them. They can also exploit vulnerabilities in a system's security to gain access and install themselves.

Symptoms of Infection

If your system is infected with PUP.PC Accelerator.H, you may notice a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted advertisements and pop-ups, and unexpected changes to your system settings. You may also notice that your system is crashing or freezing more frequently, or that your personal data is being collected and transmitted without your consent.

• Unwanted changes to your system settings or browser configuration
• Slow system performance or crashes
• Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
• Unexpected data collection or transmission

How to Remove PUP.PC Accelerator.H

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow you to download and install removal tools
2. Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect and remove the malware
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or software that may be related to the malware
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons
5. Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that the malware has been completely removed

Conclusion

Removing PUP.PC Accelerator.H from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the malware's behavior and characteristics. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable anti-malware tools, you can effectively remove the malware and prevent future infections. It is also essential to practice good computer hygiene, such as regularly updating your operating system and software, using strong passwords, and avoiding suspicious downloads and links, to reduce the risk of infection and keep your system secure.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.PC Accelerator.H
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: 217c57a285a1a8f874f83adf3f27d0a0 SHA1: cd82844f8037114d8980b3c6f87498c7378409cd SHA256: 85024F10A45605E32A4FA021B2D8B60332EE8D1A0BC1024F3B8F43A065DFD133 File Size: 5.12 MB, 5119329 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 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)

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• 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.

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
Comments	This installation was built with Inno Setup.
Company Name	Serato Audio Research
File Description	DJ Intro Setup
Product Name	DJ Intro
Product Version	1.0

File Traits

• HighEntropy
• imgui
• x86

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\temp\is-9pa4n.tmp\cd82844f8037114d8980b3c6f87498c7378409cd_0005119329.tmp	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\is-jhlk0.tmp\_isetup\_setup64.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\is-jhlk0.tmp\_isetup\_shfoldr.dll	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
Process Manipulation Evasion	NtUnmapViewOfSection
Process Shell Execute	CreateProcess
User Data Access	GetUserObjectInformation
Keyboard Access	GetKeyState

Shell Command Execution

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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:\Users\Yaglzghk\AppData\Local\Temp\is-9PA4N.tmp\cd82844f8037114d8980b3c6f87498c7378409cd_0005119329.tmp" /SL5="$5002C,4700248,140800,c:\users\user\downloads\cd82844f8037114d8980b3c6f87498c7378409cd_0005119329"