PUP.TPE.A

The detection of PUP.TPE.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's essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it and prevent further damage.

What Is PUP.TPE.A?

PUP.TPE.A is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This means that it may not be as harmful as other types of malware, such as viruses or Trojans, but it can still cause problems with your system and compromise your personal data. PUPs are often installed unintentionally, and they can be difficult to remove without the right tools and knowledge.

How PUP.TPE.A Operates

PUP.TPE.A, like other PUPs, operates by installing itself on your system and then performing various unwanted actions. This can include displaying annoying advertisements, collecting your personal data, and slowing down your computer's performance. PUPs can also install additional malware or unwanted software, which can further compromise your system's security. It's crucial to remove PUP.TPE.A as soon as possible to prevent it from causing more harm.

Symptoms of Infection

If your system is infected with PUP.TPE.A, you may notice various symptoms, including slow system performance, annoying pop-ups and advertisements, and unexpected changes to your browser settings. You may also notice that your system is crashing or freezing frequently, or that your personal data is being collected and used without your consent. If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, it's likely that your system is infected with PUP.TPE.A or another type of malware.

• Slow system performance
• Annoying pop-ups and advertisements
• Unexpected changes to browser settings
• System crashes or freezes
• Personal data collection and misuse

How to Remove PUP.TPE.A

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.TPE.A from loading and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
2. Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and perform a full scan of your system to detect and remove PUP.TPE.A and any other malware.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs that may be related to PUP.TPE.A, and be cautious when installing new software to avoid unintentionally installing PUPs.
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted changes made by PUP.TPE.A.
5. Reboot your system and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.TPE.A has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.TPE.A from your system requires careful attention to detail and the right tools. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and prevent further damage to your system. Remember to always be cautious when installing new software, and make sure to use reputable anti-malware tools to protect your system from malware and other online threats. With the right knowledge and tools, you can keep your system safe and secure, and prevent PUP.TPE.A and other malware from causing harm.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.TPE.A
Packers:	UPX
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: 8f747df3343691ccf29615814010133e SHA1: 3aaf4d87b849eef219a44415ec737ff476ab5d35 SHA256: B29B14734BD4567AFB37B0DE4D0FB3E9AAADEA25840EFC4911C0CE59F6E56FE5 File Size: 17.41 KB, 17408 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 has been packed
• 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)

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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
File Description	Patch created by Tola's Patching Engine
File Version	2.03
Legal Copyright	Copyright © Tola 2k++

File Traits

• packed
• WriteProcessMemory
• x86

Block Information

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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:	18
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	16
Whitelisted Blocks:	2
Unknown Blocks:	0

Visual Map

x x x x x 0 0 x x x x x x x x x x x

0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block

Similar Families

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Similar Families

This section lists other families that share similarities with this family, based on EnigmaSoft’s analysis. Many malware families are created from the same malware toolkits and use the same packing and encryption techniques but uniquely extend functionality. Similar families may also share source code, attributes, icons, subcomponents, compromised and/or invalid digital signatures, and network characteristics. Researchers leverage these similarities to rapidly and effectively triage file samples and extend malware detection rules.

• TPE.A

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