PUP.Game850.A

The detection of PUP.Game850.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.Game850.A?

PUP.Game850.A is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This means that it may not be as harmful as other types of malware, such as viruses or Trojans, but it can still cause problems with your system and compromise your personal data. PUPs are often installed unintentionally by users, usually through bundled software downloads or by clicking on malicious links.

How PUP.Game850.A Operates

PUP.Game850.A operates by installing itself on your system and then executing its payload, which can include a range of malicious activities. It may display unwanted advertisements, collect your personal data, or install additional malware on your system. PUPs like PUP.Game850.A can also slow down your system, cause crashes, and compromise your security by creating vulnerabilities that can be exploited by other malware.

It's worth noting that PUPs often use deceptive tactics to trick users into installing them, such as disguising themselves as legitimate software or using fake alerts and warnings to create a sense of urgency. They may also use social engineering tactics to convince users to install them, such as offering fake updates or patches.

Symptoms of Infection

If your system is infected with PUP.Game850.A, you may notice a range of symptoms, including unwanted advertisements, slow system performance, and crashes. You may also notice that your browser settings have been changed, or that new toolbars or extensions have been installed without your consent. Additionally, you may receive fake alerts and warnings, or notice that your personal data is being collected and transmitted to unknown parties.

• Unwanted advertisements and pop-ups
• Slow system performance and crashes
• Changed browser settings and new toolbars or extensions
• Fake alerts and warnings
• Unexplained data collection and transmission

How to Remove PUP.Game850.A

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.Game850.A from loading and to allow you to remove it more easily.
2. Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect and remove PUP.Game850.A and any other malware that may be present.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs that you don't recognize or that you didn't intentionally install.
4. Reset your browser settings to their default values, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge, to remove any malicious extensions or toolbars.
5. Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that PUP.Game850.A has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.Game850.A from your system is essential to prevent further damage and protect your personal data. By following the steps outlined above, you can safely and effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and restore your system to its normal state. It's also important to take steps to prevent future infections, such as being cautious when downloading software, 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.Game850.A
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: 93f7fc496fa4530fb81de64cb892f60f SHA1: 43f5a31bbd3be0d7b45c4c780d22e1dca133d3e5 SHA256: B07832D8F312FC362935475709410BD08BE797B58553150A0F85C7E519DB641D File Size: 167.94 KB, 167936 bytes

MD5: 3c8f0b3c8d372a826ff01b259d387e0f SHA1: e1ab7a05f79e9f97c5c9a45d1d81396d071c1046 SHA256: 6655A72EDDB79D840DCBFD7574AE43DF3D18A610E3DA5065B7759ECD6B7843D3 File Size: 454.14 KB, 454144 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 is 32-bit executable
• File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
• File is either console or GUI application
• File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)

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• 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
File Description	rm2303 MFC Application
File Version	1, 3, 0, 1
Internal Name	rm2303
Legal Copyright	Copyright (C) 2000
Original Filename	rm2303.EXE
Product Name	rm2303 Application
Product Version	1, 3, 0, 1

File Traits

• 2+ executable sections
• HighEntropy
• 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.

Total Blocks:	191
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	107
Whitelisted Blocks:	82
Unknown Blocks:	2

Visual Map

x x 0 x 0 x x x x x x 0 0 x 0 0 x x x x x x x 0 x x x 0 x x 0 x x x x x x x x x x 0 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 0 0 x x 0 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 0 x 0 x x x 0 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 0 x x 0 x 0 x x x x x x 0 x x 1 x 0 x x x x x x 0 x x x 0 0 x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 ? ? 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block