PUP.Productkey
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Infected Computers: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
See also Threat Assessment Criteria.
| Popularity Rank: | 2,448 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 29,248 |
| First Seen: | December 24, 2012 |
| Last Seen: | October 10, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of PUP.Productkey 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 immediate action to remove it to prevent any potential harm.
Table of Contents
What Is PUP.Productkey?
PUP.Productkey 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 with your system's performance, stability, and security. They often bundled with other software or downloaded from untrusted sources, and can be challenging to remove without proper guidance.
How PUP.Productkey Operates
PUP.Productkey, like other PUPs, may operate by collecting user data, displaying unwanted advertisements, or modifying system settings without permission. It may also install additional software or toolbars, which can further compromise system performance and security. PUPs can be particularly problematic because they often use legitimate-looking interfaces and may not exhibit obvious malicious behavior, making them difficult to detect and remove.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.Productkey, you may notice several symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted pop-ups or advertisements, and changes to your browser settings or homepage. You may also experience issues with your system's stability, such as crashes or freezes, or notice that your system is running slower than usual. Additionally, you may see unfamiliar programs or toolbars installed on your system, which can be a sign of a PUP infection.
- Unwanted pop-ups or advertisements
- Changes to browser settings or homepage
- Slow system performance
- System crashes or freezes
- Unfamiliar programs or toolbars installed
How to Remove PUP.Productkey
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.Productkey from loading and to allow for a more straightforward removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malicious files or programs associated with PUP.Productkey.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to PUP.Productkey, using the Add/Remove Programs feature in your system's Control Panel.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any modifications made by PUP.Productkey.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.Productkey has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Productkey from your system is crucial to preventing any potential harm and restoring your system's performance and security. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and protect your system from similar threats in the future. Remember to always be cautious when downloading software or clicking on links from untrusted sources, and to keep your anti-malware tools up to date to ensure the best possible protection for your system.
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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| 1. | L3Pack.exe | 4db563d4c9dbceb11e58b81b24ed46ce | 0 |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Productkey |
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| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
1f3ea36d320d71253c2bbcfbffb78fa7
SHA1:
d17c834d5db2958f64f3bbafd8d75a559c393a1a
SHA256:
CB48B498B525C5897528AD735D5610FA1EBDB889CD8EB6C6457A023C4E09000D
File Size:
127.68 KB, 127680 bytes
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MD5:
fc656af1bccbe49bf3098f78439c9288
SHA1:
78ccca1226e3ff77b8853aab2d1b7e9121a98ddc
SHA256:
1C8D596F13047FDC1FB01CADEDAC10008B9FA0460C0998582578A601991F10A1
File Size:
803.52 KB, 803520 bytes
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MD5:
5505e05582e70c89046be4e0b9e4260e
SHA1:
a75b8be38637365556b2d0e6d25585fc993d78b2
SHA256:
5D5FF322E1E6CAD7DF4771CC6EBDD258C2140720A076EBDFE738FF73FD6BC74F
File Size:
98.30 KB, 98304 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 is 32-bit executable
- File is 64-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
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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| Comments | A build of the iPortable.in Launcher for ProduKey Portable, allowing it to be run from a removable drive. For additional details, visit iPortable.in |
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| Legal Copyright |
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| Legal Trademarks | iPortable.in is a Trademark of Rare Ideas, LLC. |
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| Product Name |
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| Product Version |
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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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| Shenzhen Ai Sheng Software Co., Ltd. | DigiCert Trusted Root G4 | Root Not Trusted |
File Traits
- Installer Manifest
- nosig nsis
- Nullsoft Installer
- 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: | 225 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 1 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 171 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 53 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Files Modified
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 |
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| 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 |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsb373.tmp\installoptions.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsb373.tmp\iospecial.ini | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsb373.tmp\iospecial.ini | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsb373.tmp\modern-wizard.bmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsvbd89.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete |
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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| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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| Syscall Use |
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| Network Winsock2 |
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| Keyboard Access |
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