PUP.ScrambleWrapper.A

The detection of PUP.ScrambleWrapper.A 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.ScrambleWrapper.A?

PUP.ScrambleWrapper.A 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.ScrambleWrapper.A Operates

PUP.ScrambleWrapper.A, 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 often use deceptive tactics to install themselves on a system, such as bundling themselves with legitimate software or using fake updates to gain access to a system.

Once installed, PUP.ScrambleWrapper.A can be challenging to remove, as it may have created multiple components and registry entries on the system. It is crucial to use a reputable removal tool and follow a step-by-step process to ensure that all components of the PUP are removed.

Symptoms of Infection

Systems infected with PUP.ScrambleWrapper.A may exhibit a range of symptoms, including slow performance, unwanted advertisements, and modified system settings. Users may also notice that their browser homepage or search engine has been changed, or that they are being redirected to unwanted websites. In some cases, PUPs can also cause system crashes or freezes.

• Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
• Modified system settings or browser configurations
• Slow system performance or crashes
• Unexplained changes to system files or registry entries

How to Remove PUP.ScrambleWrapper.A

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow for easier removal.
2. Use a reputable malware removal tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect all components of the PUP.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the PUP.
4. Reset your browser settings, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default values to remove any modifications made by the PUP.
5. Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan with your removal tool to ensure that all components of the PUP have been removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.ScrambleWrapper.A from your system requires a careful and step-by-step approach. By following the guidance outlined above and using reputable removal tools, you can effectively remove this PUP and prevent future infections. It is also essential to practice good system hygiene, including regularly updating your operating system and software, using strong antivirus protection, and being cautious when installing new software or clicking on links from unknown sources.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.ScrambleWrapper.A
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: 8d5107e8a0d2f83ca8e39ae982adeb2e SHA1: f6d94a9d1b40d9953125858acdd74a2b60a93762 SHA256: B6F3405FD43D94F0AE243363E2D056A78C56281F719A4F62D5F2F7DB3AF9B4CE File Size: 6.72 MB, 6720305 bytes

MD5: 009008be792cec589a4bc4e6c74a7ee9 SHA1: 68604f72680d876928aa0c550bc3e9770b9973a2 SHA256: D98BAE4F4491831CB2F8D3FDBF3AA7D15C963EDE62E6E6A1B0938188BB344E95 File Size: 6.19 MB, 6190193 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 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

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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
Company Name	Nywtlfq Szfwutrlgqksek
File Description	Nnuqovhvemaed Qrlxeekmclzc
File Version	22.17.2.23 1.0.0.0
Legal Copyright	Pexdiwlijy Vzxeyy
Product Name	Fmltjyjenpcwi Gzwxlubriwtgf

File Traits

• dll
• 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\feven proinstaller_1766134327.log	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\feven proinstaller_1766134327.log	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsjb869.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsjcbc.tmp\installerutils.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsjcbc.tmp\installerutils2.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsjcbc.tmp\md5dll.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsjcbc.tmp\nsislog.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsjcbc.tmp\nsisos.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsjcbc.tmp\stdutils.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsjcbc.tmp\system.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes

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c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsjcbc.tmp\userinfo.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsm624.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsm625.tmp\cctqt.tmp	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsm625.tmp\stdutils.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsm625.tmp\system.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsm625.tmp\wrapperutils.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsm625.tmp\yxnjwcz.exe	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nstcab.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nswbe26.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nswbe27.tmp\installerutils.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nswbe27.tmp\installerutils2.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nswbe27.tmp\md5dll.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nswbe27.tmp\nsisos.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nswbe27.tmp\stdutils.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nswbe27.tmp\system.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nswbe27.tmp\userinfo.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszb87a.tmp	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszb87a.tmp\khpzbwaagbwe.tmp	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszb87a.tmp\khpzbwaagbwe.tmp	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszb87a.tmp\stdutils.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszb87a.tmp\stdutils.dll	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszb87a.tmp\system.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszb87a.tmp\system.dll	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszb87a.tmp\wrapperutils.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszb87a.tmp\wrapperutils.dll	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszb87a.tmp\wyeripmu.exe	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nszb87a.tmp\wyeripmu.exe	Synchronize,Write Attributes

Registry Modifications

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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
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
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\content::cacheprefix		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\cookies::cacheprefix	Cookie:	RegNtPreCreateKey

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HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\history::cacheprefix	Visited:	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations	*1\??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe.old5af52*1\??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\CopilotUpdate.exe.old5af62*1\??\C:\P	RegNtPreCreateKey

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
Network Wininet	HttpOpenRequest HttpQueryInfo HttpSendRequest InternetConnect InternetOpen

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\Ceepdeml\AppData\Local\Temp\nsm625.tmp\Yxnjwcz.exe"

"C:\Users\Mhikeduf\AppData\Local\Temp\nszB87A.tmp\Wyeripmu.exe"