PUP.4Shared.A
The detection of PUP.4Shared.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 is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take appropriate steps to remove it to prevent any potential harm.
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What Is PUP.4Shared.A?
PUP.4Shared.A is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This means that while it may not be as harmful as other types of malware, such as viruses or Trojans, it can still cause problems with your system and compromise your privacy. PUPs are often bundled with other software or downloaded from the internet, and they can be difficult to remove without the right tools and knowledge.
How PUP.4Shared.A Operates
PUP.4Shared.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 system's performance. PUPs can also install additional software or malware on your system, which can lead to even more severe problems. It is crucial to remove PUP.4Shared.A as soon as possible to prevent any further damage.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.4Shared.A, you may notice various symptoms, including slow system performance, annoying pop-ups and advertisements, and unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop. You may also experience issues with your browser, such as unwanted toolbars or extensions, and your system may become unstable or crash frequently. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is likely that your system is infected with PUP.4Shared.A or another type of malware.
- Slow system performance
- Annoying pop-ups and advertisements
- Unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop
- Issues with your browser, such as unwanted toolbars or extensions
- System instability or frequent crashes
How to Remove PUP.4Shared.A
To remove PUP.4Shared.A from your system, follow these steps:
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
- Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and perform a full scan of your system to detect and remove PUP.4Shared.A and any other malware that may be present.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or software that you do not recognize or that you did not intentionally install.
- Reset your browser settings to their default values, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to remove any unwanted extensions or toolbars.
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.4Shared.A and any other malware have been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.4Shared.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 any further damage to your system. It is also essential to take steps to prevent future infections, such as being cautious when downloading software from the internet, avoiding suspicious links and emails, and keeping your operating system and software up to date with the latest security patches.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.4Shared.A |
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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:
b13078ae03e1db7ee0ded98c0794ee04
SHA1:
c40425f3e218d90ffba5a3c62b1c16b995c6ea28
SHA256:
A5C0A5FE37A83DDD86658006E39B6B1359E3B2C4D0A61B46B1BFE595B5DADB57
File Size:
157.91 KB, 157909 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 security 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
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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| Comments | Shred |
| Company Name | C Vital |
| File Description | LeaveLoadLoud |
| File Version | 4, 10, 40, 0 |
| Internal Name | Floop |
| Legal Copyright | Conical (c) |
| Legal Trademarks | TM2-15 |
| Original Filename | lltmoping.exe |
| Private Build | 4, 10, 40, 0 |
| Product Name | Asper |
| Product Version | 4, 10, 40, 0 |
| Special Build | 4, 10, 40, 0 |
File Traits
- 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: | 419 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 92 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 316 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 11 |
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\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\content\05ddc6aa91765aacacdb0a5f96df8199 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\content\24bd96d5497f70b3f510a6b53cd43f3e_3a89246fb90c5ee6620004f1ae0eb0ea | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\content\6da548c7e5915679f87e910d6581def1_60d1ee054e7a7ba4c1893ceaa44573cb | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\metadata\05ddc6aa91765aacacdb0a5f96df8199 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\metadata\24bd96d5497f70b3f510a6b53cd43f3e_3a89246fb90c5ee6620004f1ae0eb0ea | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\metadata\6da548c7e5915679f87e910d6581def1_60d1ee054e7a7ba4c1893ceaa44573cb | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
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\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect | 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 |
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| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\history::cacheprefix | Visited: | 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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| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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| Network Winhttp |
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| Encryption Used |
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