PUP.DotSetupIo.B

The detection of PUP.DotSetupIo.B 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 and prevent future infections.

What Is PUP.DotSetupIo.B?

PUP.DotSetupIo.B is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This category of threats includes software that may not be malicious in the classical sense but can still cause problems for users. PUPs can be installed on a system without the user's knowledge or consent, often as part of a software bundle or through deceptive download practices. They can consume system resources, display unwanted advertisements, and potentially collect user data without permission.

How PUP.DotSetupIo.B Operates

Once installed, PUP.DotSetupIo.B can operate in various ways to achieve its goals. It may run in the background, consuming system resources such as CPU and memory, which can lead to a decrease in system performance. It might also interact with other applications, potentially causing conflicts or instability. Furthermore, PUPs like PUP.DotSetupIo.B can be designed to collect user data, such as browsing habits or personal information, which can then be used for targeted advertising or other malicious purposes.

Symptoms of Infection

Identifying a PUP infection can be challenging, as these programs often do not exhibit the overtly malicious behavior seen with other types of malware. However, there are several symptoms that may indicate the presence of PUP.DotSetupIo.B or similar threats. These include unexpected pop-ups or advertisements, changes in browser settings or homepage, slow system performance, and the presence of unfamiliar programs or toolbars. If you notice any of these symptoms, it is crucial to investigate further and take action to secure your system.

How to Remove PUP.DotSetupIo.B

1. Enter Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from interfering with the removal process. This mode allows you to use the internet to download removal tools while limiting the malware's ability to run.
2. Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter. This will help identify and remove all components of the PUP.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs that were installed around the time the PUP was detected. Be cautious and only remove programs you are certain are not needed or are known to be malicious.
4. Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) to their default settings. This can help remove any changes made by the PUP, such as altered homepage settings or the installation of unwanted extensions.
5. Reboot your system and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure all components of PUP.DotSetupIo.B have been removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.DotSetupIo.B and preventing future infections require a combination of understanding the threat, using the right tools, and adopting safe computing practices. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining vigilance when downloading and installing software, you can help protect your system from potentially unwanted programs and other types of malware. Remember, prevention is key, and staying informed about the latest threats and best practices for computer security is essential in today's digital landscape.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.DotSetupIo.B
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: 275f40f80c3fd26a4f3131f900d25882 SHA1: 98ffd0b1c44d01769fa5bc58d675082645ad95db SHA256: 2B9A9E741635FDB78E241D3EB1CECDA72FFFD25E4C469744B029163E4F87C3F6 File Size: 5.19 MB, 5193216 bytes

MD5: 096755205f550bf8c2ea9d3993f2fbd7 SHA1: 4e6d6a1c45c78bebed0c9d0415b783ddc6e5cadc SHA256: 0B4974ECF035E9836006CDF8C627D534C298331E6BE8B1B9101D0333CAF3F12F File Size: 3.41 MB, 3412480 bytes

MD5: 0d81cf13636a8f44b34d555bfb9af66d SHA1: d2d1338d15c8a4c23ba59b8e1bda1de53aa725f8 SHA256: BAF416C34A3E5CA356FB273EE3DB7125D6B7A6996AFF914BBA735714AEAFA6F9 File Size: 3.45 MB, 3445350 bytes

MD5: b91d3309320ce95830f2343ef60e5ebf SHA1: 25feee95f595bf40104a76762678750e6d901466 SHA256: AE20DB6F59E52BD9E230C5BE475C10E6CB1CCB85F7DEE5877096F2FE5BB4F1FE File Size: 1.32 MB, 1324842 bytes

MD5: 66f00c9860e7268af684992cdbf44c43 SHA1: 045619e511b8ab4220f604d01d3aae49f688d698 SHA256: 735ED7ADCD9CCF0895B86BFA21AA076F3F38B893353AF23F6CE4EF588861A307 File Size: 5.70 MB, 5703304 bytes

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MD5: f831569de15275d1a5fdbd339f62288f SHA1: acbd06d419604291ebf78d46de7e631a9fb6aeae SHA256: 4C870B9D41C4398718B65CCD24569F91CA1F1AA704813D70547E377864C52DCD File Size: 30.21 KB, 30208 bytes

MD5: 6a8d93136a6b75d697c1e2ed4ca5388d SHA1: 0154d616892c42a7aacb2723a89d60675848c706 SHA256: 7128BC6068960D274D6C567A5FFB57CBE4F33CB5C26791B1AF700D1197AD4FDA File Size: 5.58 MB, 5584312 bytes

MD5: 89eedc713f8bd7ebf622468d105369e8 SHA1: 95cdd4e5e947224712f195e3077cb1ada2983b63 SHA256: 4F30ADDCFD80FE5F69C7576C4EBA4E61348E49496CAC240CA45ACAA2124ED7CF File Size: 2.47 MB, 2469342 bytes

MD5: f6eee67ea08ce33e62c85380964e0f01 SHA1: 1df0b4a6d94e8866a059973415bb73c9b4db6a18 SHA256: D0CA8255563004A4AE36F2C55741346CD69A2A257D8E530113CDED9E108B2FB6 File Size: 4.56 MB, 4555264 bytes

MD5: 62446320089113b10b86c0e78c71507a SHA1: b8e01b0f938529ad6bfe3ffabd55c96a883470ca SHA256: 105BC76AC37570568AAC5D1A4007FD24ED2C3176BB25866B2658C4A59FC882FD File Size: 5.73 MB, 5733888 bytes

MD5: cce60c46d6ee3842e8e6f1ae28435253 SHA1: b43a6be072f6580cba08a49122ae8dbae5c63107 SHA256: 507E4E227BDB122508F2A06162493DC25D379DC5990D0C5493E66DF66E3B6C09 File Size: 5.48 MB, 5476811 bytes

MD5: 1fa120f2cf49c753b744802abff7dd57 SHA1: f4d0e806f492ed3a242c0f1999ecb5e38afa581c SHA256: E7E804E29288831A0DDCE2F5B880A428A4D63B42F335992A2FBC30A5270E0669 File Size: 3.60 MB, 3602623 bytes

MD5: 6f48a018a9ae34328ebd17af32f57fb6 SHA1: 9a28c08e996992f6077db8854df8955e6552983d SHA256: FA4070D779E1D3539620FA5E2C95072196A096E730D19905F0055193AAF55D13 File Size: 5.55 MB, 5551125 bytes

MD5: 7b66e35f9a7cd0fbac5f3ae5e73d944d SHA1: 5adac90525128abb3a23a10e421693a4e73a5cbb SHA256: 1BB87A333C1BD084C327FA0A9E36BD29BB757DE039CA9C0EBACD00A24408AD4F File Size: 5.84 MB, 5841828 bytes

MD5: 18ef057ad795b98561e3bd5290e6ce3c SHA1: c0040ac9476974003e854a0937dea4dd9c0e5039 SHA256: 594D0932E62E640F9916104F8A0CD34950E977B7AA56445A2CF0024F10D6E321 File Size: 146.21 KB, 146207 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 exports table
• File has TLS information
• File is .NET application
• File is 32-bit executable
• File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)

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• 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)
• 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
Assembly Version	0.0.0.0
Comments	SDKx86
Company Name	Power Software Ltd
File Description	BitComet Full Installer PowerISO 64-bit Installer PowerISO Installer PowerISO Setup SDKx86
File Version	9.3.0.0 9.2.0.0 8.9.0.0 8.7.0.0 2.16.01.08 1.00 0.0.0.0
Internal Name	mds.dll TJprojMain
Legal Copyright	Copyright(C) 2003-2023 All Rights Reserved. Copyright(c) 2004-2023 Copyright(c) 2004-2024 Copyright(c) Power Software Ltd Copyright SDKx86.
Original Filename	mds.dll TJprojMain.exe
Product Name	BitComet PowerISO PowerISO 64-bit PowerISO Setup Project1 SDKx86
Product Version	9.3.0.0 9.2.0.0 8.9.0.0 8.7.0.0 2.16 1.00 0.0.0.0

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
Shanghai Chang Zhi Network Technology Co,. Ltd.	DigiCert Trusted G4 Code Signing RSA4096 SHA384 2021 CA1	Hash Mismatch
Shanghai Chang Zhi Network Technology Co,. Ltd.	DigiCert Trusted Root G4	Hash Mismatch
Power Software Limited	SSL.com Code Signing Intermediate CA RSA R1	Hash Mismatch
Power Software Limited	SSL.com Code Signing Intermediate CA RSA R1	Hash Mismatch
Power Software Limited	SSL.com Code Signing Intermediate CA RSA R1	Self Signed

File Traits

• .NET
• dll
• Installer Version
• 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.

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.

• DNDownloader.A
• DotSetupIo.B

Files Modified

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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:	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\program files\common files\system\symsrv.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\program files\common files\system\symsrv.dll.000	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\programdata\synaptics	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\programdata\synaptics\rcxa93f.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\programdata\synaptics\synaptics.exe	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144
c:\programdata\synaptics\synaptics.exe	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\programdata\synaptics\synaptics.exe	Synchronize,Write Data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\mncgx5k.ini	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsd9bda.tmp\nsl9c39.tmp	Generic Write,Read Attributes

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c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsd9bda.tmp\nsl9c39.tmp	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsd9bda.tmp\system.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsgf963.tmp\nsof9b2.tmp	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsgf963.tmp\nsof9b2.tmp	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsgf963.tmp\system.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsj47e3.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsj48cd.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nslcede.tmp\nsecf2e.tmp	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nslcede.tmp\nsecf2e.tmp	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nslcede.tmp\system.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsndad4.tmp\nspdb13.tmp	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsndad4.tmp\nspdb13.tmp	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsndad4.tmp\system.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsrf943.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nswcece.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsxdac3.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsy9bba.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsz48de.tmp\langdll.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\setup\ds.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~nsua.tmp\un_a.exe	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144
c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\czdownloader\log.txt	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\winsl	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\winsl\l1\30\2026	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\downloads\._cache_1df0b4a6d94e8866a059973415bb73c9b4db6a18_0004555264	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\downloads\._cache_1df0b4a6d94e8866a059973415bb73c9b4db6a18_0004555264	Synchronize,Write Attributes

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\poweriso::tbinstallflag		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\poweriso::tbinstallflag2		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations	\??\C:\Users\Cpvskzav\AppData\Local\Temp\~nsuA.tmp\Un_A.exe	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations	\??\C:\Users\Cpvskzav\AppData\Local\Temp\~nsuA.tmp\Un_A.exe\??\C:\Users\Cpvskzav\AppData\Local\Temp\~nsuA.tmp	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer::slowcontextmenuentries	`$�!�:i��+00�� �Gs]XM���"�2� �FX D�':D��exA-��LG=�A��J� �C �	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75	�k �8�tX�jg�8 �6 �v�Z xy ��T�����������5����3bBx��!wz#�#�� $kF %:�&� (�(X�)E )�`*J*9 +�[,��-!R/9�/��1`1�1HO1�D5�09ߔ<.:>3�@V�F?G�IH[uH�pH��I��J��K��N$ R20U_*	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run::synaptics pointing device driver	C:\ProgramData\Synaptics\Synaptics.exe	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

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HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75	l �8�tX�jg�8 �6 �v�Z xy ��T�����������5����3bBx��!wz#�#�� $kF %:�&� (�(X�)E )�`*J*9 +�[,��-!R/9�/��1`1�1HO1�D5�09ߔ<.:>3�@V�F?G�IH[uH�pH��I��J��K��N$ R20U_*	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75	l �8�tX�jg�8 �6 �v�Z xy ��T�����������5����3bBx��!wz#�#�� $kF %:�&� (�(X�)E )�`*J*9 +�[,��-!R/9�/��1`1�1HO1�D5�09ߔ<.:>3�@V�F?G�IH[uH�pH��I��J��K��N$ R20U_*	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc3475	��   xy* �/��Y�d�� � �ރ�p��^�o� Vs}kP~��1+��7 ���ﺃee����1�� h �n� ie�� r4� v	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75	l �8�tX�jg�8 �6 �v�Z xy ����T�����������5����3bBx��!wz#�#�� $kF %:�&� (�(X�)E )�`*J*9 +�[,��-!R/9�/��1`1�1HO1�D5�09ߔ<.:>3�@V�F?G�IH[uH�pH��I��J��K��N$ R20	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75	l �8�tX�jg�8 �6 �v�Z xy ����T�����������5����3bBx��!wz#�#�� $kF %:�&� (�(X�)E )�`*J*9 +�[,��-!R/9�/��1`1�1HO1�D5�09ߔ<.:>3�@V�F?G�IH[uH�pH��I��J��K��N$ R20	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\lden::pcmac	�(V��"Ss�i�m�	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	�n ' �v����Bx#�� &� (�1`1�1HO@V�N$ _�zk`k�qtǤ{b��P���! ��� ��7 ����3 �����������m�Ù��IV�gi �V����$ �8წ���Κ�l�A �~� �=�SB1_B��T�Vw�`�V ��%�� �������AE�zH ��D��&��	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
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent NtQuerySystemInformation
User Data Access	GetUserObjectInformation
Network Winsock2	WSAStartup WSAttemptAutodialName
Network Winsock	bind closesocket freeaddrinfo getaddrinfo gethostbyname getsockname socket
Network Info Queried	GetAdaptersInfo
Keyboard Access	GetKeyState
Other Suspicious	AdjustTokenPrivileges SetWindowsHookEx
Process Shell Execute	CreateProcess ShellExecuteEx
Syscall Use	ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSendWaitReceivePort ntdll.dll!NtClose ntdll.dll!NtCreateFile ntdll.dll!NtCreateSection ntdll.dll!NtFreeVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtMapViewOfSection ntdll.dll!NtOpenFile ntdll.dll!NtOpenKey ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessToken ntdll.dll!NtQueryAttributesFile Show More ntdll.dll!NtQueryDebugFilterState ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationProcess ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationToken ntdll.dll!NtQuerySystemInformationEx ntdll.dll!NtQueryValueKey ntdll.dll!NtQueryVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtQueryVolumeInformationFile ntdll.dll!NtReadFile ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationFile ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationProcess ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationWorkerFactory ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert ntdll.dll!NtTraceControl ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSection ntdll.dll!NtWaitForSingleObject ntdll.dll!NtWriteFile
Service Control	OpenSCManager
Process Manipulation Evasion	NtUnmapViewOfSection
Network Winhttp	WinHttpOpen
Network Wininet	HttpOpenRequest HttpQueryInfo HttpSendRequest InternetConnect InternetOpen InternetOpenUrl InternetReadFile

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.

"C:\Users\Cpvskzav\AppData\Local\Temp\~nsuA.tmp\Un_A.exe" _?=c:\users\user\downloads\

C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\acbd06d419604291ebf78d46de7e631a9fb6aeae_0000030208.,LiQMAxHB

runas c:\users\user\downloads\._cache_1df0b4a6d94e8866a059973415bb73c9b4db6a18_0004555264

runas C:\ProgramData\Synaptics\Synaptics.exe InjUpdate