PUP.Gamehack.CNA
Your system has been detected with a potentially unwanted program (PUP) known as PUP.Gamehack.CNA. This detection indicates that your computer may be at risk due to the presence of this unwanted software. It's essential to understand what this means and how to proceed with removing the threat to ensure your system's security and integrity.
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What Is PUP.Gamehack.CNA?
PUP.Gamehack.CNA refers to a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your computer without your full knowledge or consent. Potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) are software applications that may not be malicious in nature but can still cause issues with your system's performance, privacy, and security. These programs often get installed alongside other software you intentionally download or can be bundled with free applications from the internet.
How PUP.Gamehack.CNA Operates
PUPs like PUP.Gamehack.CNA typically operate by integrating themselves into your system and potentially altering settings or collecting data without your explicit permission. They might display unwanted advertisements, change your browser's homepage or search engine, or even collect personal data. The primary goal of such programs is often to generate revenue for their creators through advertising or data selling, rather than causing direct harm like viruses or Trojans.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of a PUP infection can vary but commonly include an increase in unwanted pop-ups or advertisements, changes in your browser settings, slowdowns in system performance, or the appearance of unfamiliar programs in your list of installed applications. If you've noticed any of these symptoms, it's crucial to take action to remove the PUP and prevent further potential issues.
- Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups appearing on your computer or browser.
- Changes to your browser's settings, such as a new homepage or search engine.
- Slowdowns in your computer's performance.
- Appearance of unfamiliar programs or toolbars in your browser or system.
How to Remove PUP.Gamehack.CNA
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to give you a clean environment to work in.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all components of the PUP.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that you do not recognize or no longer need from your system's control panel.
- Reset your web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge) to their default settings to remove any changes made by the PUP, such as altered homepages or search engines.
- Reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the PUP has been completely removed and your system is clean.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Gamehack.CNA from your system is crucial to maintaining your computer's health and protecting your personal data. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining vigilance when installing new software, you can help prevent future infections. Regularly scanning your system with reputable security software and keeping your operating system and applications up to date are also key practices in preventing PUPs and other types of malware from infecting your computer. Stay informed and take proactive steps to safeguard your digital environment.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Gamehack.CNA |
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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:
26fe4b52fb7c65d2385d3c84b93e9ee5
SHA1:
392f4b8f2e4b57c0cbc7bda61f1091e0b5104f03
SHA256:
3AD8FED040BDA99EFDE4295EB28FF015183CD6A58850086D6B26D5A7C8F3C140
File Size:
53.82 KB, 53824 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 exports table
- File doesn't have resources
- File doesn't have security information
- File is 32-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
- 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: | 63 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 39 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 24 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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.- Gamehack.CNA
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 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\392f4b8f2e4b57c0cbc7bda61f1091e0b5104f03_0000053824.,LiQMAxHB
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