HEUR.Malware.FakeMedia.Generic
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| Threat Level: | 100 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 1,703 |
| First Seen: | December 31, 2012 |
| Last Seen: | March 10, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of HEUR.Malware.FakeMedia.Generic indicates that your system has been compromised by a potentially malicious program. This type of threat is designed to deceive users into installing or executing malicious code, often by disguising itself as a legitimate media-related application or file. It is essential to take immediate action to remove this threat and prevent further damage to your system.
Table of Contents
What Is HEUR.Malware.FakeMedia.Generic?
HEUR.Malware.FakeMedia.Generic is a type of Trojan malware that can infect a system through various means, such as exploited vulnerabilities, phishing attacks, or drive-by downloads. The "HEUR" prefix suggests that this threat has been detected using heuristic analysis, which means that the malware's behavior and characteristics have been identified as potentially malicious, even if it is not a known or previously detected threat.
How HEUR.Malware.FakeMedia.Generic Operates
Once installed, HEUR.Malware.FakeMedia.Generic can operate in various ways, depending on its intended purpose. It may attempt to steal sensitive information, such as login credentials or financial data, or use the infected system as a botnet to conduct further malicious activities. The malware may also try to evade detection by using anti-detection techniques, such as code obfuscation or encryption.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with HEUR.Malware.FakeMedia.Generic may exhibit various symptoms, including slow system performance, unexpected pop-ups or advertisements, and unusual network activity. Users may also notice that their system is behaving erratically or that their personal data is being accessed or stolen. However, some infections may not exhibit any noticeable symptoms, making it essential to regularly scan your system for malware.
How to Remove HEUR.Malware.FakeMedia.Generic
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for a more effective removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malicious files or programs.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the infection.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that the malware has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing HEUR.Malware.FakeMedia.Generic requires a combination of technical expertise and caution. By following the steps outlined above, you can help to ensure that your system is free from this malicious threat. However, prevention is always the best course of action, and users should take steps to protect their systems from infection, such as keeping their operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus software, and being cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | HEUR.Malware.FakeMedia.Generic |
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| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
23230bd73dd8cf256495df571bcee580
SHA1:
b70ad6b66b4e39faa5226e04ddbfd53952e66769
SHA256:
2F31457C4F275ECB16F1086BCC954B226A34E9762DB48BF68440F6004CA29B41
File Size:
184.83 KB, 184832 bytes
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MD5:
222bc520c0a66e54d5b639c32d7b3b2e
SHA1:
7b606e0681ffdfb726d2366b9421c99715594c9d
SHA256:
3A40E1ADC62E96180F95572EAE89BA735BE507EA61983CCF2DAF307DA5F6A58D
File Size:
307.20 KB, 307200 bytes
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MD5:
05acb8fea3ce1646a8d4d0fac81e7881
SHA1:
76193bc61eceed825b21448de994dc36ffd80c16
SHA256:
9183B378072EA0DAE92223B2F9BEF97B40AF4532F76A75DB3DDF65740DDADC86
File Size:
202.24 KB, 202240 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 exports table
- File doesn't have relocations information
- File doesn't have security information
- File has been packed
- File has TLS information
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is 64-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
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- 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)
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 |
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| Assembly Version | 8.0.0.0 |
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| Legal Copyright | Copyright 2013 |
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File Traits
- HighEntropy
- Installer Version
- packed
- x64
- x86
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: | 424 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 1 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 419 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 4 |
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 |
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| c:\users\user\downloads\log-2025-12-27-17-06-52.txt | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
Registry Modifications
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 |
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| HKCU\software\microsoft\mdi::uid | a18edd08-0453-46de-a092-a8dd9fdb9acb-7c68480c6c0dcfef24bdbc9dc634ee3dae0f8c8c | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | �k � 8��jg�8 �v �Z xy �� T��������5����Bx !wz #�#��$kF%:� &� (�(X�)E)�`*J+�[,��-!R/9� /��1`1�1HO 1�D5�09ߔ<.:>3� @V� G�IH[uH�pI��J�� K��N$N� R20U_*V � X�.X�_�z`b.`�2b"hc�z | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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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