PUP.Proxyware.A
The detection of PUP.Proxyware.A on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may be causing issues with your internet connection and overall system security. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it and prevent further damage.
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What Is PUP.Proxyware.A?
PUP.Proxyware.A is a type of potentially unwanted program that can alter your system's proxy settings, allowing it to intercept and manipulate your internet traffic. This can lead to a range of problems, including slowed browsing speeds, unwanted ads, and potentially even the theft of sensitive information. PUPs like PUP.Proxyware.A are often installed unintentionally, bundled with other software or downloaded from untrusted sources.
How PUP.Proxyware.A Operates
PUP.Proxyware.A operates by modifying your system's proxy settings, allowing it to act as a middleman between your browser and the internet. This enables it to intercept and alter your internet traffic, potentially injecting ads, tracking your browsing habits, or even stealing sensitive information such as login credentials or financial data. The program may also communicate with its creators or other malicious servers, allowing it to receive updates or transmit stolen data.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with PUP.Proxyware.A may exhibit a range of symptoms, including slowed browsing speeds, unwanted ads or pop-ups, and changes to browser settings or homepage. You may also notice that your internet connection is being redirected to unfamiliar websites or that your system is behaving erratically. In some cases, the program may also cause system crashes or freezes, or generate fake error messages or alerts.
- Unwanted ads or pop-ups
- Slowed browsing speeds
- Changes to browser settings or homepage
- Redirected internet connection
- System crashes or freezes
- Fake error messages or alerts
How to Remove PUP.Proxyware.A
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the program from loading and to allow for a more thorough removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect and remove any malicious files or components.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the infection.
- Reset your browser settings to their default values, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to remove any changes made by the program.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that the program has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Proxyware.A from your system is essential to prevent further damage and protect your sensitive information. By following the steps outlined above, you can help to ensure that your system is secure and free from malicious programs. It is also important to practice safe browsing habits, such as avoiding untrusted downloads and being cautious when clicking on links or ads, to prevent similar infections in the future. Remember to always keep your anti-malware software up to date and to perform regular scans to detect and remove any potential threats.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Proxyware.A |
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| Signature status: | Hash Mismatch |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
83ab10078c092c5abd5ac5b2f9804db7
SHA1:
5ac0556809fd2db4883618e05822dce5d04faaa2
SHA256:
E437FB3832812B4899EE531AD91DE400B4E27F5CB99228DC706C5F97ED7542DC
File Size:
3.13 MB, 3128669 bytes
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MD5:
844003731963dc534c348a7806f0e558
SHA1:
7877ec4dcf83e9db012d114ec0b917d5d9e882ad
SHA256:
B67F17F976D5BB86ECC80D2CE0582F7D2C9D045D8477F933D57A7335B594F8F9
File Size:
2.80 MB, 2800919 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have relocations information
- File doesn't have security information
- File has exports table
- 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)
- File is not packed
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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)
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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| Internal Name | lum_sdk.dll |
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| Original Filename | lum_sdk.dll |
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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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| Luminati Networks | AddTrust External CA Root | Hash Mismatch |
File Traits
- big overlay
- dll
- HighEntropy
- 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: | 6,430 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 32 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 6,392 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 6 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Similar Families
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.- Proxyware.A
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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| Syscall Use |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Anti Debug |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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Shell Command Execution
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:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\5ac0556809fd2db4883618e05822dce5d04faaa2_0003128669.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\7877ec4dcf83e9db012d114ec0b917d5d9e882ad_0002800919.,LiQMAxHB
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