PUP.Gamehack.GYA
The detection of PUP.Gamehack.GYA on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may be causing harm or disrupting the normal functioning of your computer. It's essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it and prevent further damage.
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What Is PUP.Gamehack.GYA?
PUP.Gamehack.GYA is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This category of threats includes software that may not be malicious in nature but can still cause problems for users, such as displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting personal data without consent, or modifying system settings without permission. The "Gamehack" part of the name suggests that it may be related to gaming, possibly attempting to manipulate or cheat in games, which can lead to unfair advantages, damage to the gaming community, or even financial losses.
How PUP.Gamehack.GYA Operates
PUPs like PUP.Gamehack.GYA often operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or by tricking users into installing them. They can be bundled with other software, downloaded from untrusted sources, or installed through deceptive advertisements. Once installed, PUP.Gamehack.GYA may start to display unwanted ads, collect user data, or perform other unwanted actions. It may also attempt to evade detection by using various techniques to hide its presence or disguise itself as a legitimate program.
Symptoms of Infection
The symptoms of a PUP.Gamehack.GYA infection can vary, but common signs include unwanted advertisements or pop-ups, slow system performance, unexpected changes to browser settings or homepage, and the presence of unfamiliar programs or toolbars. Users may also notice that their gaming experience is affected, with cheats or hacks being applied without their consent, or they might experience unusual behavior from their gaming clients or related software.
- Unwanted changes to system or browser settings
- Appearance of unfamiliar programs or toolbars
- Slowdown in system performance
- Unusual or suspicious network activity
How to Remove PUP.Gamehack.GYA
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.Gamehack.GYA from loading and to gain better control over the removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system. This can help identify and remove all components related to the PUP.
- Manually uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time the PUP was detected.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings to remove any unwanted changes made by the PUP.
- Reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all traces of PUP.Gamehack.GYA have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Gamehack.GYA requires a combination of using the right tools and taking the appropriate steps to ensure that all components of the PUP are eliminated from your system. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good computing practices, such as regularly updating your software, avoiding suspicious downloads, and using strong, unique passwords, you can protect your system from similar threats in the future. Remember, prevention and vigilance are key to keeping your computer and personal data safe in the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Gamehack.GYA |
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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:
59e1d470576aa02d2bf22d85c9558556
SHA1:
b82d47ac296c560c048ed6279dd9fb9937da3853
SHA256:
F82B93DFF80E118F35917F6A0781E11E01EF28CD2016349A18061F11157F3725
File Size:
3.10 MB, 3096064 bytes
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MD5:
3e63b75141c3b241d7cab7aec93bff86
SHA1:
57b0761337e6b4c84fefbea47a1076bbc54dbaf3
SHA256:
A1673C7759792EAE1CCD0FE19572B6846EE40AFE18BF09C98FB7F128B2D9CE63
File Size:
5.94 MB, 5944832 bytes
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MD5:
042884f3d9efab4bdc2cfc31f98d36cd
SHA1:
682acbf8700cffb58500136132a319ab07cb58c2
SHA256:
1960B693AFC5E3C4281271317E39E4DB1DF6FFBA9BFD5C03CE6FE756DB1878D8
File Size:
5.09 MB, 5089792 bytes
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MD5:
c4efe880d7a49be1f7d49f8c46fef0dd
SHA1:
6d98925cb06241e510872559a26cf41f98b8dd2d
SHA256:
D4166730BD510598ADCBF2B1A7A5B59673334DA05061C31A36CE8D07782C9870
File Size:
6.02 MB, 6024192 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 security information
- File has TLS information
- File is 64-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)
- 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
- fptable
- GetConsoleWindow
- HighEntropy
- imgui
- No Version Info
- ntdll
- Pastebin
- VirtualQueryEx
- 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.| Total Blocks: | 4,484 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 357 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 4,079 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 48 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block