PUP.SimpleFiles
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| Popularity Rank: | 14,990 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 33,283 |
| First Seen: | September 25, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | September 4, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of PUP.SimpleFiles indicates that your system has been compromised by a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This type of malware is designed to perform actions that are not typically malicious but can still cause significant disruptions to your computer's functionality and your online experience. Understanding what PUP.SimpleFiles is, how it operates, and the symptoms it causes is crucial for effective removal and prevention of future infections.
Table of Contents
What Is PUP.SimpleFiles?
PUP.SimpleFiles is categorized as a potentially unwanted program, which means it is not necessarily malicious like viruses or Trojans but can still exhibit unwanted behavior on your computer. PUPs often get installed alongside other software you intentionally download, as part of a software bundle. They can also be installed through deceptive advertising or by exploiting vulnerabilities in your system or applications. Once installed, PUP.SimpleFiles can lead to a variety of issues, including unwanted advertisements, changes to your browser settings, and potential data collection without your consent.
How PUP.SimpleFiles Operates
The operation of PUP.SimpleFiles typically involves integrating itself into your system and possibly your web browsers to achieve its goals. It may monitor your browsing habits, collect data, and use this information to display targeted advertisements or sell the data to third parties. In some cases, PUPs can also download and install additional unwanted software, further complicating the situation. The presence of PUP.SimpleFiles can significantly slow down your computer and browsers, leading to a frustrating user experience.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of a PUP.SimpleFiles infection can vary but commonly include an increase in unwanted advertisements (pop-ups, banners, etc.) when browsing the internet, unexpected changes to your browser's homepage or default search engine, and overall system slowdown. You might also notice that your browser settings keep changing back to unwanted configurations despite your attempts to change them. Additionally, the presence of unfamiliar programs or toolbars in your system or browser can be a sign of a PUP infection.
How to Remove PUP.SimpleFiles
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to limit the malware's ability to interfere with the removal process.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all components of PUP.SimpleFiles.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time you noticed the infection.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings to remove any unwanted changes made by the PUP.
- Reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all traces of PUP.SimpleFiles have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.SimpleFiles requires a combination of using the right tools and taking the necessary steps to clean your system and browsers. It's also important to be cautious when installing new software and to always opt for custom installation to avoid bundling with unwanted programs. Keeping your operating system, browsers, and security software up to date can help protect against future infections. By understanding the nature of PUPs like PUP.SimpleFiles and taking proactive measures, you can significantly reduce the risk of your system being compromised and maintain a safe and secure computing environment.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove PUP.SimpleFiles
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.
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | SimpleFilesUpdater.exe | 9657ba00089954583ae690df76f145d7 | 10,422 |
| 2. | uninstall5267935.exe | bc9e504665b1cb8ba8c2e17411d0e92f | 2,682 |
| 3. | uninstall5267779.exe | fe1735da5d7941eb0056eebff40887b5 | 169 |
| 4. | uninstall5267904.exe | da056722395d5caf86e35617652476e2 | 99 |
| 5. | SFUpdater.exe | 6e6db79c9e607b16dcc649e105f9b7d8 | 22 |
| 6. | SimpleFiles.exe | bf958dfd29a44e7bc9993b5010263cf8 | 2 |
| 7. | downloader.exe | c4fa31f2ee4a89ba1196efb64a98fde1 | 2 |
| 8. | uninstall.exe | 6541de1b2b5fd4b008a1cf7b7ed27fb5 | 2 |
| 9. | Installer.exe | ef609a511a907c1d4e30fcbb3c2b6ed7 | 2 |
Registry Details
Directories
PUP.SimpleFiles may create the following directory or directories:
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\SimpleFiles |
| %APPDATA%\SimpleFiles |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\SimpleFiles |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\SimpleFilesUpdater |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\SimpleFiles |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\SimpleFilesUpdater |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.SimpleFiles |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | Root Not Trusted |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
0dcf86bddccdb78bd5e654bb2863171d
SHA1:
08d26177d3db9220e2f21952c2eb0b9f0ff2e1c4
SHA256:
920DB848FC6F28BAC6AE4CC5AD84CFC122F1D6A546F5169C49FA216A4D635CA5
File Size:
1.36 MB, 1363088 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 relocations 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)
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 |
|---|---|
| Company Name | http://SpottyFiles.com |
| File Description | SpottyFiles |
| File Version | 1.0.0.1 |
| Internal Name | Updater.exe |
| Legal Copyright | Copyright http://SpottyFiles.com (C) 2012 |
| Original Filename | Updater.exe |
| Product Name | SpottyFiles |
| Product Version | 1.0.0.1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Island, Inc. | UTN-USERFirst-Object | Root Not Trusted |
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: | 357 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 11 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 52 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 294 |
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:\users\user\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\usrclass.dat{dba6b5ef-640a-11ed-9bcb-f677369d361c}.txr.0.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.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 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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