PUP.Gamehack.GGD
The detection of PUP.Gamehack.GGD 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 appropriate steps to remove it and prevent future infections.
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What Is PUP.Gamehack.GGD?
PUP.Gamehack.GGD 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 advertisements, and potentially compromising your personal data.
How PUP.Gamehack.GGD Operates
Once installed, PUP.Gamehack.GGD may operate in the background, collecting data about your browsing habits, searching for vulnerabilities in your system, or attempting to download additional malicious software. It may also modify your system settings, such as changing your default search engine or homepage, or installing unwanted toolbars or extensions. In some cases, PUPs like PUP.Gamehack.GGD may be used to distribute more severe malware, such as Trojans or ransomware.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.Gamehack.GGD, you may notice a range of symptoms, including poor system performance, unwanted pop-ups or advertisements, and unexpected changes to your browser settings. You may also experience issues with your internet connection, such as slow speeds or frequent disconnections. In some cases, you may notice that your system is running more slowly than usual, or that your browser is crashing frequently.
- Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
- Changes to your browser settings or homepage
- Poor system performance or slow speeds
- Unexpected crashes or errors
- Unexplained changes to your system settings
How to Remove PUP.Gamehack.GGD
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
- Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and run a full scan of your system to detect and remove PUP.Gamehack.GGD and any other malware that may be present.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or software that you do not recognize or that you did not intentionally install.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted extensions or toolbars.
- Reboot your system and run a follow-up scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the PUP has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Gamehack.GGD from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the steps involved. By following the guidance outlined above, you can help to ensure that your system is free from this potentially unwanted program and that you are protected against future infections. Remember to always be cautious when downloading software or clicking on links, and to keep your anti-malware tools up to date to stay protected against the latest threats.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Gamehack.GGD |
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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:
510019674d3ef36b7427bb5f4cb94e7f
SHA1:
d166e1b9ae29a03f3a6602d3d2ba02ed7912203a
SHA256:
F0BBFF6F642EEF6C5C566C32A2FCE88557CE6725E221185FFFCCE2A3EA6B8D19
File Size:
1.01 MB, 1009152 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have exports table
- File doesn't have resources
- File doesn't have security information
- File has TLS 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
- fptable
- HighEntropy
- WriteProcessMemory
- 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: | 1,713 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 187 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 1,404 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 122 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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 Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Anti Debug |
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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\d166e1b9ae29a03f3a6602d3d2ba02ed7912203a_0001009152.,LiQMAxHB
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