PUP.Gamehack.DSA
The detection of PUP.Gamehack.DSA 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 immediate action to remove it to prevent any further damage.
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What Is PUP.Gamehack.DSA?
PUP.Gamehack.DSA is a type of potentially unwanted program that is designed to perform actions on a user's system without their explicit consent. While it may not be as malicious as other types of malware, it can still cause significant problems, including slowing down system performance, displaying unwanted advertisements, and potentially collecting user data. The "Gamehack" part of the name suggests that it may be related to gaming, possibly attempting to manipulate or cheat in online games, which can lead to account bans or other issues.
How PUP.Gamehack.DSA Operates
PUPs like PUP.Gamehack.DSA often operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or by tricking users into installing them. They may be bundled with other programs, or they may be downloaded from untrustworthy sources. Once installed, they can run in the background, consuming system resources and performing their intended functions without the user's knowledge or consent. They may also communicate with remote servers to receive updates or send collected data.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with PUP.Gamehack.DSA may exhibit a range of symptoms, including but not limited to, slow system performance, increased pop-up advertisements, unexpected program installations, and changes to browser settings. Users may also notice that their gaming experience is affected, with potential cheats or hacks being applied without their consent. In some cases, the presence of the PUP may not be immediately apparent, making it crucial to regularly scan the system for such threats.
How to Remove PUP.Gamehack.DSA
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow for a clean removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system. This will help identify and remove all components of PUP.Gamehack.DSA.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that were installed around the time the PUP was detected. Be cautious and only remove programs that you are certain are not needed.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings to remove any changes made by the PUP, such as altered home pages or search engines.
- Reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all remnants of the PUP have been removed.
Conclusion
The removal of PUP.Gamehack.DSA is crucial to maintaining the health and security of your computer. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and prevent future infections. It's also important to practice safe computing habits, such as avoiding downloads from untrusted sources, keeping your software up to date, and regularly scanning your system for malware. Remember, vigilance and proactive measures are key to protecting your digital environment from threats like PUP.Gamehack.DSA.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Gamehack.DSA |
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| Packers: | UPX! |
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
68069c75aa5bcb5b49ae54d56da6a535
SHA1:
64877b857cd400de280bcb871b50feebe0cac21e
SHA256:
37A10F1FF9949406CE4D0BADD0D484403B1F92B415F1477688D1C773457E7588
File Size:
103.42 KB, 103424 bytes
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MD5:
f94572fbcd42476c7c944d9319f3965a
SHA1:
ab1e9a029ac944351fedd2e7ff3bade00ebcde61
SHA256:
E0F715C3D6E382EB4E0CA517759C8837BC4B0C47DA914C288202D5AA1A5BCE08
File Size:
203.78 KB, 203776 bytes
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MD5:
e9be08add0a60d4a116f8bf1a7cf1c83
SHA1:
666116ee790c97f7948771799bbe0786bcd96a18
SHA256:
1BD5B83786EF0E9D2BABA3D96042EEE2695C846B5AC57CCC1B022A5B781014B5
File Size:
343.04 KB, 343040 bytes
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MD5:
ecf1d58c0276a98b4318facc4074d962
SHA1:
4331c5d4e64f3d799bd7db466110974d2cdc16a4
SHA256:
29D5E94CB18AE2149A1A88900E4ED4B9EDA372C73C243AE670140198804979CD
File Size:
304.64 KB, 304640 bytes
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MD5:
d56aa4530ea37a5a1c0d5c67f01db422
SHA1:
b3810ae3329b80fb1ea24df20f1097d4da64380b
SHA256:
767FC0484402F0EA8BB8A9F83AFBA86813FF5F59355585FF3E426E4C9B3EFC01
File Size:
352.26 KB, 352256 bytes
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MD5:
7a49bf42720d42834086d83d704a1090
SHA1:
596be88a1ca8640f721088b158f0f3577c855d4d
SHA256:
FA0E92C0BD6C2C6BAF92EE10707A919B4ECCB3F9279C711ADFBD4D83AC7CB91D
File Size:
330.75 KB, 330752 bytes
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MD5:
eeaf587255df3b55f3ef6b8ad0ed8572
SHA1:
94d7b42f81c6cc988b176a2cb865f564454f5eac
SHA256:
3F8AF778A1AB8D84385DDE80AFC0AFE2D1B8137CD105A0E452A98CA4845D3AC5
File Size:
203.26 KB, 203264 bytes
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MD5:
21413737d67de316c9b4b8677cfb2970
SHA1:
884b64c02a5a960e21e9c3536eb85d0488549a46
SHA256:
D57DD9F2CB3904665BC8BA6564EEFD2BEF06E7ECF07D54CBC6F7BE37637DC31F
File Size:
41.98 KB, 41984 bytes
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MD5:
17b2bf33851885ae2986fba68336d8c2
SHA1:
f9bd58f81a97fd2c531c98afef5e3472c90d4ed0
SHA256:
E37E8305257B366A7194AAEB6D2B4FA13B613C2DAC7C597DF63CABF425667F1D
File Size:
105.47 KB, 105472 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 has been packed
- File has TLS information
- 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 Traits
- dll
- fptable
- HighEntropy
- packed
- 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: | 621 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 81 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 494 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 46 |
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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.DSA
Files Modified
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 |
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| c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\content\07cef2f654e3ed6050ffc9b6eb844250_3431d4c539fb2cfcb781821e9902850d | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\content\18159ebd3277736d0444419407768451_2fd781d15115165dd3192e4e42e088c7 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\content\b2faf7692fd9ffbd64ede317e42334ba_89854ca6a0f0936a4d2eca78845cea25 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\content\b2faf7692fd9ffbd64ede317e42334ba_d7393c8f62bde4d4cb606228bc7a711e | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\content\d0e1c4b6144e7ecab3f020e4a19efc29_a16793b4ea930c0e219244cee32c9a44 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\content\d0e1c4b6144e7ecab3f020e4a19efc29_b5f77004c894173a10e3a199871d2d90 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\content\d9ca54e0fa212456e1db00704a97658e | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\content\e2ca974efe3c296b6bca23a2bffe08de | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\metadata\07cef2f654e3ed6050ffc9b6eb844250_3431d4c539fb2cfcb781821e9902850d | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\metadata\18159ebd3277736d0444419407768451_2fd781d15115165dd3192e4e42e088c7 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
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| c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\metadata\b2faf7692fd9ffbd64ede317e42334ba_89854ca6a0f0936a4d2eca78845cea25 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\metadata\b2faf7692fd9ffbd64ede317e42334ba_d7393c8f62bde4d4cb606228bc7a711e | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\metadata\d0e1c4b6144e7ecab3f020e4a19efc29_a16793b4ea930c0e219244cee32c9a44 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\metadata\d0e1c4b6144e7ecab3f020e4a19efc29_b5f77004c894173a10e3a199871d2d90 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\metadata\d9ca54e0fa212456e1db00704a97658e | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\locallow\microsoft\cryptneturlcache\metadata\e2ca974efe3c296b6bca23a2bffe08de | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\windows\syswow64\resamp++.log | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
Registry Modifications
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 |
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| 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\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 |
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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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\64877b857cd400de280bcb871b50feebe0cac21e_0000103424.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\ab1e9a029ac944351fedd2e7ff3bade00ebcde61_0000203776.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\666116ee790c97f7948771799bbe0786bcd96a18_0000343040.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\4331c5d4e64f3d799bd7db466110974d2cdc16a4_0000304640.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\b3810ae3329b80fb1ea24df20f1097d4da64380b_0000352256.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\596be88a1ca8640f721088b158f0f3577c855d4d_0000330752.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\94d7b42f81c6cc988b176a2cb865f564454f5eac_0000203264.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\884b64c02a5a960e21e9c3536eb85d0488549a46_0000041984.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\f9bd58f81a97fd2c531c98afef5e3472c90d4ed0_0000105472.,LiQMAxHB
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