PUP.Crack.X
Your system has been detected with a potentially unwanted program (PUP) known as PUP.Crack.X. This detection suggests that your computer may be compromised with a program that you may not have intentionally installed or may not be aware of its full functionality. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take appropriate steps to remove it to ensure your system's security and integrity.
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What Is PUP.Crack.X?
PUP.Crack.X refers to a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your computer without your full knowledge or consent. These types of programs can often be bundled with other software you intentionally download or can be installed through deceptive means. They are not typically malicious in the same way as viruses or Trojans but can still pose risks to your privacy and system performance. PUPs can range from adware that displays unwanted advertisements to programs that claim to offer useful functions but actually serve to collect user data or display advertisements.
How PUP.Crack.X Operates
PUPs like PUP.Crack.X often operate by integrating themselves into your system in ways that make them difficult to remove. They might alter system settings, add themselves to startup programs, or even modify browser configurations to ensure their persistence. Their primary goal can vary, but common behaviors include collecting user data for targeted advertising, displaying pop-up ads, or redirecting your search engine to sponsored content. In some cases, PUPs can also serve as vectors for more malicious software, making their removal crucial for maintaining system security.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of a PUP infection can be subtle but noticeable. You might experience an increase in unwanted advertisements, both in browsers and outside of them, such as pop-ups or changed homepage settings. Your system might also run slower than usual, or you might notice unfamiliar programs running in the background. Sometimes, PUPs can lead to more severe issues, such as data breaches or further malware infections, especially if they create vulnerabilities in your system's security.
How to Remove PUP.Crack.X
- Enter Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from interfering with the removal process. This mode allows you to use the internet to download removal tools while limiting the PUP's ability to run.
- Perform a full scan with a reputable anti-malware tool such as SpyHunter. These tools are designed to detect and remove PUPs, including PUP.Crack.X, and can help ensure your system is thoroughly cleaned.
- Uninstall suspicious programs from your computer. Go through your installed programs and remove any that you do not recognize or no longer need. Be cautious and ensure you are not uninstalling critical system components.
- Reset your browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings. This can help remove any changes made by the PUP, such as altered homepages or search engines.
- Reboot your computer and then perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all components of the PUP have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Crack.X from your system is crucial to maintaining your privacy and ensuring your computer runs smoothly and securely. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and protect your system from similar threats in the future. It's also important to practice safe computing habits, such as being cautious with downloads and regularly scanning your system for malware, to prevent future infections.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Crack.X |
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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:
54da17ec9b0c13ae79ac58636e9e5850
SHA1:
ad0c74cda6351f6d8bb976602f4168442df828e3
SHA256:
19B2C394BE6D20BCAB20639C3E5696AC0992843091FFFDFFB0D1EE026AC1A1EF
File Size:
3.28 MB, 3276152 bytes
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MD5:
7e59eb37f90830002bfdc0fe784a255e
SHA1:
6e5ee0efdf9eee780f2f3861a345d2371f5740ba
SHA256:
CCA47BE20734150F00FC201B0EA2CE63FE3B012B2F447F23BB88C296846E6F05
File Size:
5.46 MB, 5459456 bytes
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MD5:
9fec27c04bf00c01f92fb1b4c55c4179
SHA1:
b33ed3e493b315b08f06f7dbd16a323082c77005
SHA256:
D7D9F60AD9B09519C9E43BB976ACE314FAB1ABC9D84BC531D452DA630A390CC6
File Size:
3.28 MB, 3281688 bytes
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MD5:
cf216f31c3963f1d68863af7587c1592
SHA1:
73a8f63a12e3537743518713ffc2fd55dcc8d83a
SHA256:
3E90E9240EFA50537C19DC9BE5DFBA3B1F223F398D1D5F20488ABA0BE8B71768
File Size:
2.71 MB, 2707456 bytes
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MD5:
555fdc2ebe78bac0fc7789e95cf83994
SHA1:
e32722c8c2df43aee4ba9ab38c2193906657d5cc
SHA256:
692DCFAB5540916CDA29751DA36D1B446979F342C3BF12AAC577C082377021D0
File Size:
3.28 MB, 3276152 bytes
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MD5:
93749ca8dfb9fc6a29c7c18e8c34cfc9
SHA1:
e9f8a81e869029d013da8430c0c389bd2767a00f
SHA256:
E0E044DA19A060FB7149444CF68DA13E714FC073699D0C3C971DEDE52D87CFD0
File Size:
3.28 MB, 3281688 bytes
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MD5:
547af079d46571f104a3d0297263155b
SHA1:
382fe56e6cb1bbb495cfb27db43b090e0786d4e7
SHA256:
8F47E4B1FBC549ED3B72AE9B2394173293F9C005154A91F7FB89F427698E06A0
File Size:
2.69 MB, 2690560 bytes
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MD5:
486ec41c5ce071759301468e62670501
SHA1:
8842c9400607fe5863c40b8f688cc6a68183442e
SHA256:
7F1865A42485996A4972E200CBC149B857DD7DEE62CE43455142AF0B9BDF425D
File Size:
3.28 MB, 3281688 bytes
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MD5:
8ff871a6fd3f50cc2ed4ea30f5c45583
SHA1:
77debc3ddbe68be28767c2641f0e9c0214bbad34
SHA256:
C5F05BD29CC4D264BAC7771F39EE565BD49ACBE5AE6CC3D839FF863312A3DA9B
File Size:
123.39 KB, 123392 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 security information
- File has exports table
- File has TLS information
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is 64-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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- 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)
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 | MiniTool Partition Wizard is a magic partition manager for windows. |
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| Legal Trademarks | MiniTool |
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Digital Signatures
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 |
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| Nero AG | Symantec Class 3 SHA256 Code Signing CA | Hash Mismatch |
| Nero AG | Symantec Class 3 SHA256 Code Signing CA | Hash Mismatch |
File Traits
- 2+ executable sections
- dll
- HighEntropy
- 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: | 323 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 27 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 296 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
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Similar Families
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.- Crack.X
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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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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Shell Command Execution
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.
C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\ad0c74cda6351f6d8bb976602f4168442df828e3_0003276152.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\b33ed3e493b315b08f06f7dbd16a323082c77005_0003281688.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\e32722c8c2df43aee4ba9ab38c2193906657d5cc_0003276152.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\e9f8a81e869029d013da8430c0c389bd2767a00f_0003281688.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\8842c9400607fe5863c40b8f688cc6a68183442e_0003281688.,LiQMAxHB
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