PUP.Registry Helper
Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecard
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See also Threat Assessment Criteria.
| Popularity Rank: | 2,371 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 3,819 |
| First Seen: | June 18, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | February 6, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Table of Contents
SpyHunter Detects & Remove PUP.Registry Helper
File System Details
PUP.Registry Helper may create the following file(s):
| # | 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. | RegistryHelperSetup-EN.exe | 11ba5c09f847b6efa14a8ea2dff02a69 | 296 |
| 2. | RegistryHelper.exe | 0bf694c5f2f99147922e18ade16f8ed7 | 295 |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Registry Helper |
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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:
0c20d3d9dc8d6d7dbd92b29f7faaf04a
SHA1:
2cb90cc439b0984876624d62c7a51f7cf0392402
SHA256:
2BB9556FFEB48A95A596B28CB7331739C78DD71B2C4CF1D9982AF012429B661A
File Size:
1.13 MB, 1133493 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 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)
- 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)
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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File Traits
- 2+ executable sections
- HighEntropy
- upx
- vb6
- 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: | 270 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 1 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 261 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 8 |
Visual Map
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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\temp\~sfx00000640\backups | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\backups\[20210917174410].reg | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\backups\[20210917174410].reg | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\backups\[20210917174411].reg | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\backups\[20210917174411].reg | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\backups\[20211112175301].reg | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\backups\[20211112175301].reg | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\backups\[20211127120102].reg | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\backups\[20211127120102].reg | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\backups\[20230719123502].reg | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
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| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\backups\[20230719123502].reg | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\disablenewsearches.reg | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\disablenewsearches.reg | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\file_id.diz | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\file_id.diz | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\help | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\help\rtkf_deu.chm | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\help\rtkf_deu.chm | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\help\rtkf_eng.chm | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\help\rtkf_eng.chm | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\help\rtkf_esp.chm | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\help\rtkf_esp.chm | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\help\rtkf_rus.chm | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\help\rtkf_rus.chm | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\lastsettings.reg | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\lastsettings.reg | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\readme.deu.txt | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\readme.deu.txt | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\readme.eng.txt | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\readme.eng.txt | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\readme.esp.txt | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\readme.esp.txt | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\readme.rus.txt | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\readme.rus.txt | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\rtkf_uninst.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\rtkf_uninst.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\trashreg.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\trashreg.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\trashregx64.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\trashregx64.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
Registry Modifications
Registry Modifications
This section lists registry keys and values that were created, modified and/or deleted by samples in this family. Windows Registry activity can provide valuable insight into malware functionality. Additionally, malware often creates registry values to allow itself to automatically start and indefinitely persist after an initial infection has compromised the system.| Key::Value | Data | API Name |
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| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\app paths\trashregx64.exe:: | c:\users\hjxfsxsk\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640\trashregx64.exe | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\app paths\trashregx64.exe::path | C:\Users\Hjxfsxsk\AppData\Local\Temp\~sfx00000640 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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| HKLM\software\snc\rtkf::install_dir | c:\users\hjxfsxsk\appdata\local\temp\~sfx00000640 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc3475 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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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| Process Shell Execute |
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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.
(NULL) C:\Users\Hjxfsxsk\AppData\Local\Temp\~sfx00000640\TrashRegX64.exe
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