PUP.SmartFileAdvisor

The detection of PUP.SmartFileAdvisor 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 to prevent further problems.

What Is PUP.SmartFileAdvisor?

PUP.SmartFileAdvisor 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 are not necessarily malicious but can still cause problems, such as displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or modifying system settings. The presence of PUP.SmartFileAdvisor may indicate that your system has been exposed to potentially malicious or untrusted sources.

How PUP.SmartFileAdvisor Operates

PUP.SmartFileAdvisor, like other PUPs, may operate by installing itself on your system through various means, such as bundled software downloads, infected email attachments, or exploited vulnerabilities. Once installed, it may start displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or modifying system settings to facilitate its own operation. PUPs can also create backdoors for other malicious programs, making your system more vulnerable to further infections.

Symptoms of Infection

The symptoms of PUP.SmartFileAdvisor infection may vary, but common signs include unwanted advertisements, pop-ups, or browser redirects. You may also notice that your system is running slower than usual, or that certain programs are not functioning correctly. Additionally, you may see unfamiliar icons or shortcuts on your desktop, or notice that your browser settings have been changed without your consent.

• Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
• Browser redirects or changes to your homepage
• Slower system performance
• Unfamiliar icons or shortcuts on your desktop
• Changes to your browser settings

How to Remove PUP.SmartFileAdvisor

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.SmartFileAdvisor from loading and to allow for a more effective removal process.
2. Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all instances of PUP.SmartFileAdvisor and any related malware.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs that may be related to PUP.SmartFileAdvisor, taking care to read the uninstallation prompts carefully to avoid accidentally uninstalling legitimate programs.
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any changes made by PUP.SmartFileAdvisor.
5. Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that all remnants of PUP.SmartFileAdvisor have been removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.SmartFileAdvisor from your system is crucial to preventing further problems and protecting your personal data. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and restore your system to a safe and secure state. Remember to always be cautious when downloading software and to keep your anti-malware tools up to date to prevent similar infections in the future.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.SmartFileAdvisor
Signature status:	Hash Mismatch

Known Samples

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Known Samples

This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.

MD5: 478c0d8225b35567bc2068a62096e966 SHA1: fb0dba6993438e793001f312f237139d9f75ecc6 SHA256: F24552B36A9927EC3617F0A14C9224E53C269DF2E96F717FBD35E5F1F6AF95E7 File Size: 8.23 MB, 8225848 bytes

MD5: 7b1fa6728d2098f4c7761836f695e00e SHA1: d7fbad7d18d895ec0b062dd8b41be9b463810d21 SHA256: 08C609A174E5D0E90C7F53A669B5558D261C6C9677CB35BFAF7C9D844B7B87BB File Size: 9.42 MB, 9417592 bytes

MD5: 5287d3af7b9c3833e5d87e14abadbed0 SHA1: 81f3720513579e3a0a4315f3422cbe20a7b45de6 SHA256: 1AC5D252C9DBEA110EBED81EAE99FE941A2C4503CB107490FA9D620A5BB5F17E File Size: 8.02 MB, 8019112 bytes

MD5: 03a3a59e0475234fa872b64a13c53c55 SHA1: 83ee8eb6b687b81121e612c6aa3d95b41619fb92 SHA256: 6F04C6B26B615CC37005F5BBFF7C507BE1348A31DE3CBE5D0201AF1383F530AE File Size: 9.43 MB, 9430456 bytes

MD5: fb1d6d106e79f6cc9e0d5358cf5f6437 SHA1: 43f4296430d8871d901857d58da44fd98214a787 SHA256: 6456F6F8EB6348CE9B1B84219D4CFCAF65271380B37CCBD7D975EB3CF90E9BC6 File Size: 8.60 MB, 8596624 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 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)

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• 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	Alcohol Soft Development Team
File Description	Alcohol 120% 2.0.3.8426 Setup Alcohol 120% 2.0.3.10121 Setup Alcohol Setup
File Version	4.45.3.10121 4.45.3.8426 4.44.3.6890 4.44.2.5830
Internal Name	Alcohol120_FE_2.0.2.5830.exe Alcohol120_retail_2.0.3.6890.exe Alcohol120_trial_2.0.2.5830.exe
Legal Copyright	Copyright(C) 2002-2013 Alcohol Soft Development Team Copyright(C) 2002-2014 Alcohol Soft Development Team Copyright(C) 2002-2016 Alcohol Soft Development Team Copyright(C) 2002-2018 Alcohol Soft Development Team
Original Filename	Alcohol120_FE_2.0.2.5830.exe Alcohol120_retail_2.0.3.6890.exe Alcohol120_trial_2.0.2.5830.exe
Product Name	Alcohol 120%
Product Version	4.45.3.10121 4.45.3.8426 4.44.3.6890 4.44.2.5830

Digital Signatures

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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
Alcohol Soft	Symantec Class 3 SHA256 Code Signing CA	Hash Mismatch
Alcohol Soft	Symantec Class 3 SHA256 Code Signing CA	Self Signed
Alcohol Soft	VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2010 CA	Self Signed

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
\device\namedpipe\gmdasllogger	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsca832.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsgbe17.tmp\langdll.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsgbe17.tmp\setuphlp.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsgbe17.tmp\system.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsi74d8.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsia98b.tmp\langdll.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsl8912.tmp\langdll.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsqbe06.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nssa843.tmp\langdll.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes

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c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nssa843.tmp\setuphlp.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nssa843.tmp\system.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nssa97a.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsv8901.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsx74e8.tmp\langdll.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes

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
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent
User Data Access	GetUserObjectInformation
Process Manipulation Evasion	ReadProcessMemory