The detection of PUP.Gamehack.AEG 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 steps to remove it to prevent potential harm.
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What Is PUP.Gamehack.AEG?
PUP.Gamehack.AEG is a type of malware that falls under the category of potentially unwanted programs. These programs are often installed on a system without the user's knowledge or consent, usually through bundled software or deceptive downloads. While they may not be as malicious as other types of malware, PUPs can still cause problems, such as displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or altering system settings.
How PUP.Gamehack.AEG Operates
Once installed, PUP.Gamehack.AEG may operate in the background, potentially collecting user data, monitoring browsing habits, or displaying unwanted advertisements. It may also attempt to modify system settings or install additional software without the user's consent. In some cases, PUPs like PUP.Gamehack.AEG may be used to distribute more malicious software or to create a backdoor for remote access.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with PUP.Gamehack.AEG may exhibit a range of symptoms, including slowed performance, unwanted pop-ups or advertisements, and changes to browser settings or homepage. Users may also notice unfamiliar programs or icons on their system, or experience unexpected crashes or errors. In some cases, PUPs can also lead to more severe issues, such as data breaches or identity theft.
Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
Changes to browser settings or homepage
Slowed system performance
Unfamiliar programs or icons
Unexpected crashes or errors
How to Remove PUP.Gamehack.AEG
Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for easier removal.
Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove any malicious files or programs.
Uninstall any suspicious programs or software that may be related to the PUP.Gamehack.AEG infection.
Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted extensions or add-ons.
Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that all remnants of the malware have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Gamehack.AEG from your system is crucial to preventing potential harm and maintaining the security and performance of your computer. By following the steps outlined above and taking proactive measures to protect your system, you can help prevent future infections and keep your data safe. It's also essential to remain vigilant and monitor your system for any suspicious activity, as PUPs like PUP.Gamehack.AEG can be persistent and difficult to detect.
Analysis Report
General information
Family Name:
PUP.Gamehack.AEG
Signature status:
No Signature
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.
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 resources
File doesn't have security information
File has exports table
File has TLS information
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)
File is not packed
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IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Traits
dll
WriteProcessMemory
x64
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.
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
Syscall Use
ntdll.dll!NtAccessCheck
ntdll.dll!NtAlpcConnectPortEx
ntdll.dll!NtAlpcQueryInformation
ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSendWaitReceivePort
ntdll.dll!NtApphelpCacheControl
ntdll.dll!NtClose
ntdll.dll!NtConnectPort
ntdll.dll!NtCreateEvent
ntdll.dll!NtCreateFile
ntdll.dll!NtCreateMutant
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ntdll.dll!NtCreateSection
ntdll.dll!NtCreateSemaphore
ntdll.dll!NtDeviceIoControlFile
ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateObject
ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateToken
ntdll.dll!NtEnumerateKey
ntdll.dll!NtEnumerateValueKey
ntdll.dll!NtFreeVirtualMemory
ntdll.dll!NtMapViewOfSection
ntdll.dll!NtOpenDirectoryObject
ntdll.dll!NtOpenEvent
ntdll.dll!NtOpenFile
ntdll.dll!NtOpenKey
ntdll.dll!NtOpenKeyEx
ntdll.dll!NtOpenMutant
ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessToken
ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessTokenEx
ntdll.dll!NtOpenSection
ntdll.dll!NtOpenSemaphore
ntdll.dll!NtOpenThreadToken
ntdll.dll!NtOpenThreadTokenEx
ntdll.dll!NtProtectVirtualMemory
ntdll.dll!NtQueryAttributesFile
ntdll.dll!NtQueryDebugFilterState
ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationFile
ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationProcess
ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationThread
ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationToken
ntdll.dll!NtQueryKey
ntdll.dll!NtQueryPerformanceCounter
ntdll.dll!NtQuerySecurityAttributesToken
ntdll.dll!NtQuerySecurityObject
ntdll.dll!NtQuerySystemInformation
ntdll.dll!NtQueryValueKey
ntdll.dll!NtQueryVirtualMemory
ntdll.dll!NtQueryVolumeInformationFile
ntdll.dll!NtQueryWnfStateData
ntdll.dll!NtReadFile
ntdll.dll!NtReleaseMutant
ntdll.dll!NtReleaseSemaphore
ntdll.dll!NtReleaseWorkerFactoryWorker
ntdll.dll!NtRequestWaitReplyPort
ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent
ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationKey
ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationProcess
ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationVirtualMemory
ntdll.dll!NtSetTimer2
ntdll.dll!NtSubscribeWnfStateChange
ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert
ntdll.dll!NtTraceControl
ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSection
ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSectionEx
ntdll.dll!NtWaitForSingleObject
ntdll.dll!NtWaitForWorkViaWorkerFactory
ntdll.dll!NtWaitLowEventPair
ntdll.dll!NtWriteFile
ntdll.dll!NtWriteVirtualMemory
win32u.dll!NtGdiAnyLinkedFonts
win32u.dll!NtGdiBitBlt
win32u.dll!NtGdiComputeXformCoefficients
win32u.dll!NtGdiCreateBitmap
win32u.dll!NtGdiCreateCompatibleBitmap
win32u.dll!NtGdiCreateCompatibleDC
win32u.dll!NtGdiCreateDIBitmapInternal
win32u.dll!NtGdiCreateRectRgn
win32u.dll!NtGdiCreateSolidBrush
win32u.dll!NtGdiDeleteObjectApp
win32u.dll!NtGdiDoPalette
win32u.dll!NtGdiExcludeClipRect
win32u.dll!NtGdiExtGetObjectW
win32u.dll!NtGdiExtSelectClipRgn
win32u.dll!NtGdiExtTextOutW
win32u.dll!NtGdiFontIsLinked
win32u.dll!NtGdiGetCharABCWidthsW
win32u.dll!NtGdiGetDCDword
win32u.dll!NtGdiGetDCObject
win32u.dll!NtGdiGetDeviceCaps
win32u.dll!NtGdiGetDIBitsInternal
win32u.dll!NtGdiGetFontData
win32u.dll!NtGdiGetGlyphIndicesW
win32u.dll!NtGdiGetOutlineTextMetricsInternalW
win32u.dll!NtGdiGetRandomRgn
win32u.dll!NtGdiGetRealizationInfo
win32u.dll!NtGdiGetTextCharsetInfo
win32u.dll!NtGdiGetTextExtentExW
win32u.dll!NtGdiGetTextFaceW
win32u.dll!NtGdiGetTextMetricsW
win32u.dll!NtGdiGetWidthTable
win32u.dll!NtGdiHfontCreate
win32u.dll!NtGdiIntersectClipRect
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