PUP.PCHDPlay
The detection of PUP.PCHDPlay 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. PUPs are software applications that are not necessarily malicious but can still cause problems, such as displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or slowing down system performance.
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What Is PUP.PCHDPlay?
PUP.PCHDPlay is a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. PUPs can be bundled with other software applications, or they may be downloaded from the internet through deceptive means. They often have legitimate-looking interfaces and may claim to provide useful functions, but their primary purpose is usually to generate revenue for their developers through advertising, data collection, or other means.
How PUP.PCHDPlay Operates
PUP.PCHDPlay, like other PUPs, operates by installing itself on your system and then performing various actions that can compromise your security and privacy. It may display unwanted advertisements, such as pop-ups, banners, or sponsored search results, which can be annoying and distracting. Additionally, it may collect your browsing data, including your search history, cookies, and other information, which can be used to create targeted advertisements or sold to third-party companies. In some cases, PUPs can also slow down your system performance, cause crashes, or interfere with other applications.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.PCHDPlay, you may notice several symptoms, including unwanted advertisements, slow system performance, and suspicious program installations. You may also experience browser redirects, where your browser is redirected to unwanted websites or search engines. Furthermore, you may notice that your system is running slowly, or that your browser is crashing frequently. These symptoms can be indicative of a PUP infection and should be addressed promptly to prevent further damage.
- Unwanted advertisements, such as pop-ups or banners
- Slow system performance or crashes
- Suspicious program installations or browser extensions
- Browser redirects or unwanted search results
How to Remove PUP.PCHDPlay
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow for easier removal.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all instances of PUP.PCHDPlay.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the PUP.
- Reset your browser settings to their default values, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to remove any unwanted extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that all remnants of the PUP have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.PCHDPlay from your system is crucial to preventing further damage and protecting your security and privacy. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and restore your system to its normal state. It's also essential to be cautious when downloading software from the internet and to always read the terms and conditions carefully to avoid installing unwanted applications. Additionally, keeping your operating system and software up to date, as well as using reputable anti-malware tools, can help prevent future infections and protect your system from various types of threats.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.PCHDPlay |
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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:
7b9b4242d79e08e29e215d90e1ea5e50
SHA1:
f7ca47f87fb47696f3e4bd1caf93b37d749886db
File Size:
713.13 KB, 713128 bytes
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MD5:
88bcb552a86ee2a2802e5f7478501dbd
SHA1:
27c517bcc9d414fd18cb270b4f92cf7a6af3fd63
SHA256:
793FDAEB4F7D6BB47CD6DDF638D9287E463EF71CC90A984709F77A0E17E1F9FE
File Size:
713.13 KB, 713128 bytes
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MD5:
016c255245441aa6adeb13d123094b00
SHA1:
cf18c57b369f7b63766f6c9639dd4c92311c760a
SHA256:
ACA5E774CC9310CC4C41E0D22274ACB44B4A6FEA52ACB4B822F558067FA9AB51
File Size:
713.26 KB, 713256 bytes
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MD5:
7e7785d1685b8e78a74536b7b98e3af6
SHA1:
17167c33df8550669435b5c3c1deca4487a20c74
SHA256:
A279FCD24F5733A9B7EDDEE94ABDDBE555C582D10ADA363F3E49D7250FBC8FE1
File Size:
164.86 KB, 164864 bytes
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MD5:
b29955134cd54d9651c24337f9468eaf
SHA1:
7c67b94da5ec44c5b458d5cd754bfbe2eea1423a
SHA256:
1F2F68594D4007D2DCF460F4DB07E667B690D2F0DC61F66841085C3B4EBFAC23
File Size:
211.39 KB, 211389 bytes
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MD5:
00f380d5474af73aeee75c988bcd6d4a
SHA1:
a8d96d04b1c92a861fadd5080f05b7c72295c5e1
SHA256:
7DDC9C49C650B203310B5CC4BA82FDAE3C2DAA5F5C53AC8B311C5D58ECEE1E79
File Size:
713.13 KB, 713128 bytes
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MD5:
1ad5c55678ba3076a8c168cd90852e79
SHA1:
2408c9a727ebf7a7a897244d4bc5be501a58992d
SHA256:
1F15D07F7EC7777EF8AC5F9A65E6418BCFF8DC560BD424DA339922C2C559DEED
File Size:
713.13 KB, 713128 bytes
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MD5:
cbda739b9bd578a3d21d5d475a3f5337
SHA1:
a3f877a8f0fcdc8b7b2d023bf9ac4042c25e2a06
SHA256:
D247BDA946CB547DF9139BB86C12E1C3319BD58C857EFF3F82ADE43176CF7129
File Size:
712.74 KB, 712744 bytes
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MD5:
de5f056d090467c861bb72096d9bc327
SHA1:
d67fe83fd8f0884e32461869c07e3d03f6d45aff
SHA256:
4215EC12AC4D3B12A0C4D798EF2D2D5E06F82B8908EB7F0A67658C93C5209F29
File Size:
713.13 KB, 713128 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 relocations information
- File doesn't have security information
- File has been packed
- File is .NET application
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
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- 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
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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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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| DATEV eG 02 2 | DATEV eG 02 2 | Self Signed |
| DATEV eG 09 1 | DATEV eG 09 1 | Self Signed |
| DATEV eG 09 2 | DATEV eG 09 2 | Self Signed |
| DATEV eG 09 3 | DATEV eG 09 3 | Self Signed |
File Traits
- .NET
- HighEntropy
- packed
- WriteProcessMemory
- x86
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: | 226 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 1 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 110 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 115 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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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| User Data Access |
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