PUP.TLauncher

Your system has been detected to have PUP.TLauncher, a potentially unwanted program that may cause various issues on your computer. It is essential to understand the nature of this detection and take appropriate steps to remove it to ensure your system's security and performance.

What Is PUP.TLauncher?

PUP.TLauncher is classified as a potentially unwanted program, which means it is not necessarily malicious but can still cause problems on your system. PUPs are often installed without the user's knowledge or consent, usually as part of a software bundle or through deceptive downloads. They can lead to unwanted advertisements, system slowdowns, and potential security risks.

How PUP.TLauncher Operates

PUP.TLauncher, like other PUPs, operates by integrating itself into your system, often through legitimate-looking applications or browser extensions. It may collect user data, display unwanted ads, or redirect your browser to suspicious websites. In some cases, PUPs can also download and install additional malware or unwanted software, further compromising your system's security.

Symptoms of Infection

Identifying a PUP.TLauncher infection can be challenging, as it may not exhibit overtly malicious behavior. However, common symptoms include an increase in unwanted advertisements, unexpected browser redirects, and a general slowdown in system performance. You might also notice unfamiliar programs or browser extensions installed on your system. If you suspect your system is infected, it's crucial to take immediate action to remove the threat.

• Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
• Browser redirects to suspicious websites
• System slowdowns or increased CPU usage
• Unfamiliar programs or browser extensions

How to Remove PUP.TLauncher

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.TLauncher from loading and to allow for a clean removal process.
2. Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system. This will help identify and remove all components of PUP.TLauncher.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that you do not recognize or no longer need. Be cautious during the uninstallation process, as some PUPs may attempt to reinstall themselves.
4. Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings changes made by PUP.TLauncher.
5. Reboot your system and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure all components of PUP.TLauncher have been removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.TLauncher from your system is crucial to prevent potential security risks and performance issues. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively eliminate this potentially unwanted program and restore your system to a secure state. Remember, prevention is key; always be cautious when downloading software, and regularly scan your system for any signs of malware or PUPs to maintain your digital security.

SpyHunter Detects & Remove PUP.TLauncher

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.TLauncher
Signature status:	Self Signed

Known Samples

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Known Samples

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

MD5: 084f168d0a1c09c09e94a9e15b34e14b SHA1: 9ab9887ee0d2b16ed84b58e8cedafcea2c5bb9da SHA256: B8404A81A84ADC6F5259A5E9840F586B1963E2B045969344AE73B1AB08E9D1AF File Size: 9.60 MB, 9597608 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 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

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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	TLauncher Inc.
File Description	TLauncher
File Version	1.255
Internal Name	TLauncher
Legal Copyright	TLauncher Inc.
Legal Trademarks	Default organization
Original Filename	TLauncher.exe
Product Name	TLauncher
Product Version	1.255.0.0

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
TLauncher Inc.	Trustwave Global Code Signing CA, Level 1	Self Signed
TLauncher Inc.	Trustwave Global Code Signing CA, Level 1	Self Signed

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\explorer::slowcontextmenuentries	`$�!�:i��+00�� �Gs]XM���"�2� �FX D�':D��exA-��LG=�A��J� �C �	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
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\history::cacheprefix	Visited:	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75	-k  8��8 tX��B �8 �� �6 �v5��Z xy ����T�B�������������5����ee �� Bx�< �!wz"Wc#�#�� $kF $��%"�%:�%� &� &�x(�(X�)�`*J*9 *�" *�^ *�h+�[,��/9�/��0P% 1`1�1HO1�D5�0	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75	.k  8��8 tX��B �8 �� �6 �v5��Z xy ����T�B�������������5����ee �� Bx�< �!wz"Wc#�#�� $kF $��%"�%:�%� &� &�x(�(X�)�`*J*9 *�" *�^ *�h+�[,��/9�/��0P% 1`1�1HO1�D5�0	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\edge\blbeacon::failed_count		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\edge\blbeacon::state		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\edge\thirdparty::statuscodes	(NULL)	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\edge\thirdparty::statuscodes		RegNtPreCreateKey

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HKCU\software\microsoft\edge\elfbeacon::version	143.0.3650.80	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\edge\blbeacon::failed_count		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\edge\blbeacon::state		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 ReadProcessMemory
Process Shell Execute	CreateProcess ShellExecute
Syscall Use	ntdll.dll!NtAccessCheck ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSendWaitReceivePort ntdll.dll!NtApphelpCacheControl ntdll.dll!NtAssociateWaitCompletionPacket ntdll.dll!NtClose ntdll.dll!NtCreateFile ntdll.dll!NtCreateMutant ntdll.dll!NtCreateSection ntdll.dll!NtCreateSemaphore ntdll.dll!NtDeleteValueKey Show More ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateToken ntdll.dll!NtFreeVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtMapViewOfSection ntdll.dll!NtOpenFile ntdll.dll!NtOpenKey ntdll.dll!NtOpenKeyEx ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessToken ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessTokenEx ntdll.dll!NtOpenSection ntdll.dll!NtOpenThreadTokenEx ntdll.dll!NtPowerInformation ntdll.dll!NtProtectVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtQueryAttributesFile ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationProcess ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationThread ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationToken ntdll.dll!NtQueryKey ntdll.dll!NtQueryLicenseValue ntdll.dll!NtQueryPerformanceCounter ntdll.dll!NtQuerySecurityObject ntdll.dll!NtQuerySystemInformation ntdll.dll!NtQuerySystemInformationEx ntdll.dll!NtQueryValueKey ntdll.dll!NtQueryVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtReadRequestData ntdll.dll!NtReleaseMutant ntdll.dll!NtReleaseWorkerFactoryWorker ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationWorkerFactory ntdll.dll!NtSetValueKey ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert ntdll.dll!NtWaitForSingleObject ntdll.dll!NtWaitForWorkViaWorkerFactory ntdll.dll!NtWriteFile UNKNOWN

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.

open http://java-for-minecraft.com/

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --edge-skip-compat-layer-relaunch --single-argument http://java-for-minecraft.com/