PUP.FindKey.A

The detection of PUP.FindKey.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 to prevent further damage.

What Is PUP.FindKey.A?

PUP.FindKey.A is a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. PUPs are often bundled with other software or downloaded from untrusted sources, and they can cause a range of problems, including slowing down your computer, displaying unwanted ads, and potentially exposing your personal data to risk.

How PUP.FindKey.A Operates

PUP.FindKey.A, like other PUPs, operates by installing itself on your system and then executing its payload. This can involve modifying system settings, installing additional software, or displaying unwanted content. PUPs often use deceptive tactics to evade detection, such as disguising themselves as legitimate programs or using misleading names. They may also use various techniques to persist on your system, making them difficult to remove.

Symptoms of Infection

If your system is infected with PUP.FindKey.A, you may notice a range of symptoms, including slowed system performance, unwanted ads or pop-ups, and changes to your browser settings or homepage. You may also notice that your system is running slowly or that certain programs are not functioning correctly. In some cases, PUPs can also cause more severe problems, such as data breaches or identity theft.

• Unwanted ads or pop-ups
• Changes to browser settings or homepage
• Slowed system performance
• Unexplained changes to system settings
• Appearance of suspicious programs or icons

How to Remove PUP.FindKey.A

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow for a clean removal process.
2. Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any associated malware or PUPs.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or software that may be related to the PUP.
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any changes made by the PUP.
5. Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that the PUP has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.FindKey.A from your system is crucial to preventing further damage and protecting your personal data. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove the PUP and restore your system to a clean state. It's essential to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to prevent future infections, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using reputable anti-malware tools, and being cautious when downloading software or clicking on links from untrusted sources.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.FindKey.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: 7457da85b7f2f58a97868bc55836b2b9 SHA1: 516cfa71a3e31a07f41e5a84b3ed1ea1b0067a1e SHA256: C51A7FE1826EF399F47754193A3A3F41C0B4E83A438A9E043501D758B02E2CAA File Size: 9.20 KB, 9200 bytes

MD5: c4a768cdbed5b20861d5706d199c3900 SHA1: 93c11844cc6fc9072f586fcfffd5e690dcc33157 SHA256: CD5F1D87737B0B108E26BFD9F98343C4E7BE5152316604A821D32496FE196457 File Size: 52.39 KB, 52394 bytes

MD5: 2a6a48e1bd07afc6c18ff11ad87284db SHA1: a6ed8689bb89835157ba7b5352b8417e8bf6fb31 SHA256: 5D9A02F782D39331DD4AFDD0AD91DFEF08C9099AD5FDA76AC11FE6C3A98DABCC File Size: 12.16 KB, 12160 bytes

MD5: 29c8adfd0591c6b6d3a6eeecbe856f4f SHA1: 0c0ee7ed1efa91590a0ed812cb06b79acbb7511d SHA256: 2B4BFEAA987E5627025D0F3472E39C9A99176EADCB4A322C56DFE3683D0E8F42 File Size: 347.11 KB, 347109 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 resources
• File doesn't have security information
• File has been packed
• File is 32-bit executable
• File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
• 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

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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.

File Traits

• No Version Info
• 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.

• FindKey.A

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
\device\namedpipe\gmdasllogger	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\0096300f_rar\0c0ee7ed1efa91590a0ed812cb06b79acbb7511d_0000347109	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\0096300f_rar\0c0ee7ed1efa91590a0ed812cb06b79acbb7511d_0000347109	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\009631f3_rar\0c0ee7ed1efa91590a0ed812cb06b79acbb7511d_0000347109	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\009631f3_rar\0c0ee7ed1efa91590a0ed812cb06b79acbb7511d_0000347109	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\009632ed_rar\0c0ee7ed1efa91590a0ed812cb06b79acbb7511d_0000347109	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\009632ed_rar\0c0ee7ed1efa91590a0ed812cb06b79acbb7511d_0000347109	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\chgxp.vbs	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\chgxp.vbs	Synchronize,Write Attributes

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c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\findkey.exe	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\findkey.exe	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\officekey.exe	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\officekey.exe	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\xpkey.exe	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\xpkey.exe	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\windows\system.ini	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data

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\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced::hidden		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\security center::antivirusoverride		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\security center::antivirusdisablenotify		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\security center::firewalldisablenotify		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\security center::firewalloverride		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\security center::updatesdisablenotify		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\security center::uacdisablenotify		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\security center\svc::antivirusoverride		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\security center\svc::antivirusdisablenotify		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\security center\svc::firewalldisablenotify		RegNtPreCreateKey

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HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\security center\svc::firewalloverride		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\security center\svc::updatesdisablenotify		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\security center\svc::uacdisablenotify		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings::globaluseroffline		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system::enablelua		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\system\controlset001\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile::enablefirewall		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\system\controlset001\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile::donotallowexceptions		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\system\controlset001\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile::disablenotifications		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\alujnancfcu\0::0	˜	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\alujnancfcu\0::0		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\alujnancfcu\0::0	#	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\alujnancfcu\0::0	ſ	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\alujnancfcu\0::0	http://acemoglusucuklari.com.tr/images/logo.gifhttp://a-bring	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\alujnancfcu\0::0	&�lLa+ߊN9�>k�Jg�`���N�6�d��Qj1]jQ��ǹ��f������4.�	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\alujnancfcu::m1_0	逻궯	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\alujnancfcu::m2_0	᫚	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\alujnancfcu::m3_0	権ă	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\alujnancfcu::m4_0		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\ctf\msutb::left	Դ	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\ctf\msutb::top		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
Other Suspicious	AdjustTokenPrivileges
Process Manipulation Evasion	ReadProcessMemory