PUP.Sheed Antivirus
Threat Scorecard
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Popularity Rank: The ranking of a particular threat in EnigmaSoft’s Threat Database.
Severity Level: The determined severity level of an object, represented numerically, based on our risk modeling process and research, as explained in our Threat Assessment Criteria.
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.
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 15,968 |
| First Seen: | May 10, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | June 6, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of PUP.Sheed Antivirus 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 prompt action to remove it to prevent potential harm.
Table of Contents
What Is PUP.Sheed Antivirus?
PUP.Sheed Antivirus 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, such as displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or slowing down system performance. The name PUP.Sheed Antivirus suggests that it may be masquerading as a legitimate antivirus program, which can be particularly concerning.
How PUP.Sheed Antivirus Operates
While the exact mechanisms of PUP.Sheed Antivirus are not known, PUPs in general often operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or using social engineering tactics to trick users into installing them. Once installed, they may modify system settings, create unwanted registry entries, or install additional software without user consent. In some cases, PUPs may also communicate with remote servers to transmit user data or receive updates.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with PUP.Sheed Antivirus may exhibit a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted pop-ups or advertisements, and unexpected changes to system settings. Users may also notice unfamiliar programs or icons on their desktop or taskbar. In some cases, the PUP may interfere with legitimate antivirus software or prevent users from accessing certain system features.
- Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
- Slow system performance or crashes
- Unexpected changes to system settings or registry entries
- Unfamiliar programs or icons on the desktop or taskbar
How to Remove PUP.Sheed Antivirus
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow for easier removal.
- Run a full scan with a reputable antivirus tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all associated files and registry entries.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the PUP.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your system and run another full scan to ensure that all remnants of the PUP have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Sheed Antivirus from your system is crucial to preventing potential harm and restoring your computer's performance and security. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this PUP and protect your system from similar threats in the future. It's essential to remain vigilant and keep your antivirus software up to date to detect and prevent future infections. Additionally, being cautious when installing software and avoiding suspicious downloads can help prevent PUPs like PUP.Sheed Antivirus from infecting your system in the first place.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove PUP.Sheed Antivirus
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. | shgrprot.exe | 7199220c863ef4cb946f23d4706c5dfa | 3,880 |
| 2. | shgr.exe.backup | 288a2f8e1f7c7516a7f83d0f14678f06 | 3,214 |
| 3. | SheedUi.exe.backup | f74f39eb4ee347381dc10573014afcac | 689 |
| 4. | SheedUI.exe | 69e0d043ce319b270713f409026ac201 | 269 |
| 5. | shgr.exe | 1b671e50074e5cff41515f8d15e742fc | 131 |
| 6. | Setup.exe | 5245add845258524a11eac8bf9f5249f | 105 |
Registry Details
Directories
PUP.Sheed Antivirus may create the following directory or directories:
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Sheed AntiVirus |
| %ProgramFiles%\Sheed AntiVirus |
| %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Sheed AntiVirus |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Sheed Antivirus |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | Hash Mismatch |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
744d37ba0ae56bdbe95ec89e2752897d
SHA1:
74f5145faf243bc299fd86e657593b87b3bc4b33
SHA256:
126763454B3BE6D8DF507C14919BD6C14207F63DFCE4E04C929DF6F131C1141C
File Size:
254.63 KB, 254631 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have relocations information
- File has exports table
- 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
- IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sheed Afzar Rayaneh Company, Ltd. | Certum Extended Validation Code Signing CA SHA2 | Hash Mismatch |
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: | 577 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 4 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 475 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 98 |
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 |
|---|---|
| c:\program files\common files\system\symsrv.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
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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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\74f5145faf243bc299fd86e657593b87b3bc4b33_0000254631.,LiQMAxHB
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