PUP.GameHack.HO

The detection of PUP.GameHack.HO 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 immediate action to remove it and prevent further damage.

What Is PUP.GameHack.HO?

PUP.GameHack.HO is a type of malware that is designed to provide unauthorized access to gaming-related features or cheats, but it can also exhibit behaviors that are harmful to your system. As a PUP, it may not be as malicious as other types of malware, but it can still cause problems, such as slowing down your computer, displaying unwanted advertisements, or collecting your personal data without your consent.

How PUP.GameHack.HO Operates

PUPs like PUP.GameHack.HO often operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or by tricking users into installing them. They can be bundled with other programs or downloaded from untrusted sources. Once installed, they can run in the background, consuming system resources and potentially allowing unauthorized access to your computer. In some cases, PUPs can also be used to distribute more severe types of malware, making it crucial to remove them as soon as possible.

Symptoms of Infection

If your system is infected with PUP.GameHack.HO, you may notice several symptoms, including slower performance, increased pop-up advertisements, or unfamiliar programs running in the background. You might also experience issues with your web browser, such as changed homepage settings or suspicious toolbars. Additionally, you may notice that your computer is behaving erratically, such as crashing or freezing frequently.

• Unwanted changes to your browser settings or homepage
• Pop-up advertisements or suspicious links
• Slow system performance or frequent crashes
• Unfamiliar programs or processes running in the background

How to Remove PUP.GameHack.HO

1. Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for a more effective removal process.
2. Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malicious files or programs.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that you don't recognize or that were installed without your consent.
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
5. Reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all remnants of the malware have been removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.GameHack.HO from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the removal process. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and prevent further damage to your computer. It's essential to remain vigilant and to regularly scan your system for any signs of malware or other security threats. By taking proactive steps to protect your computer, you can ensure a safer and more secure online experience.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.GameHack.HO
Signature status:	No Signature

Known Samples

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Known Samples

This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.

MD5: fa68a2cce7f665ceafb9427d5fc8beb5 SHA1: 36532b255d656916f5742733b24a8550b5feaebf SHA256: 97426DB35AAF8B599AF42EAAB7FC15CDEB59694750995ED8E97D0091E78D930A File Size: 171.01 KB, 171008 bytes

MD5: d1c0b1dbf0bfb52108f579b09f27e681 SHA1: 2cdf7e03159921268876e5f8013f70f10003a83b SHA256: E16A1BA9F9D46736E0F3C90FF55EA31C0B33703B8D63153239800FE3E068FD8C File Size: 9.23 MB, 9229154 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

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Windows Portable Executable Attributes

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 debug information
• File doesn't have exports table
• File doesn't have relocations information
• 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)

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• 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 Icons

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File Icons

This section displays icon resources found within family samples. Malware often replicates icons commonly associated with legitimate software to mislead users into believing the malware is safe.

Windows PE Version Information

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Windows PE Version Information

This section displays values and attributes that have been set in the Windows file version information data structure for samples within this family. To mislead users, malware actors often add fake version information mimicking legitimate software.

Name	Value
Company Name	fErBl@ ThornLabs, LLC ©
File Description	7z Self-Extract Setup Quickly opens remove hardware menu in windows
File Version	4, 14, 0, 0 1. 2. 3. 4
Internal Name	7zS.sfx EjectOr
Legal Copyright	Copyright (C) 1999-2005 Igor Pavlov Freeware
Original Filename	7zS.sfx
Product Name	7-Zip USB EjectOr
Product Version	4, 14, 0, 0 1. 2. 3. 4

File Traits

• No Version Info
• x86

Block Information

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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.

Similar Families

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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.

• Injector.XN

Files Modified

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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
\device\namedpipe\gmdasllogger	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\7zsb1d5.tmp	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\7zsb1d5.tmp\burnaware_free.exe	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\7zsb1d5.tmp\burnaware_free.exe	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\7zsb1d5.tmp\install.exe	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\7zsb1d5.tmp\install.exe	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\is-3b761.tmp\_isetup\_regdll.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\is-3b761.tmp\_isetup\_setup64.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\is-3b761.tmp\_isetup\_shfoldr.dll	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\is-3b761.tmp\ask_2.bmp	Generic Write,Read Attributes

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c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\is-3b761.tmp\ask_eula.rtf	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\is-3b761.tmp\askinstallchecker.exe	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\is-3b761.tmp\asktoolbarinstaller-1.3.1.0.exe	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\is-9tefj.tmp\burnaware_free.tmp	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~b669.cmd	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~b669.cmd	Synchronize,Write Attributes

Registry Modifications

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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
HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe	牂씒ǜ	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe	씒씒ǜ	RegNtPreCreateKey

Windows API Usage

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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
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent
User Data Access	GetUserObjectInformation
Process Manipulation Evasion	NtUnmapViewOfSection ReadProcessMemory
Process Shell Execute	CreateProcess WriteConsole
Syscall Use	ntdll.dll!NtAccessCheck ntdll.dll!NtAlertThreadByThreadId ntdll.dll!NtAlpcConnectPortEx ntdll.dll!NtAlpcQueryInformation ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSendWaitReceivePort ntdll.dll!NtApphelpCacheControl ntdll.dll!NtClearEvent ntdll.dll!NtClose ntdll.dll!NtConnectPort ntdll.dll!NtCreateEvent Show More ntdll.dll!NtCreateFile ntdll.dll!NtCreateMutant ntdll.dll!NtCreateSection ntdll.dll!NtCreateSemaphore ntdll.dll!NtDeviceIoControlFile ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateObject ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateToken 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!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!NtReleaseMutant ntdll.dll!NtReleaseSemaphore ntdll.dll!NtReleaseWorkerFactoryWorker ntdll.dll!NtRequestWaitReplyPort ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationKey ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationProcess ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationWorkerFactory ntdll.dll!NtSetTimer2 ntdll.dll!NtSubscribeWnfStateChange ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert ntdll.dll!NtTraceControl ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSection ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSectionEx ntdll.dll!NtWaitForAlertByThreadId ntdll.dll!NtWaitForMultipleObjects ntdll.dll!NtWaitForSingleObject ntdll.dll!NtWaitForWorkViaWorkerFactory ntdll.dll!NtWaitLowEventPair ntdll.dll!NtWorkerFactoryWorkerReady ntdll.dll!NtWriteFile UNKNOWN
Process Terminate	TerminateProcess

Shell Command Execution

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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.

.\install.exe

cmd.exe /c C:\Users\Kvkgdjeh\AppData\Local\Temp\~B669.cmd .\install.exe

WriteConsole:

WriteConsole: C:\Users\Kvkgdje

WriteConsole: burnaware_free.e

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WriteConsole: /verysilent

C:\Users\Kvkgdjeh\AppData\Local\Temp\7zSB1D5.tmp\burnaware_free.exe burnaware_free.exe /verysilent

"C:\Users\Kvkgdjeh\AppData\Local\Temp\is-9TEFJ.tmp\burnaware_free.tmp" /SL5="$A0302,8621937,121856,C:\Users\Kvkgdjeh\AppData\Local\Temp\7zSB1D5.tmp\burnaware_free.exe" /verysilent

"C:\Users\Kvkgdjeh\AppData\Local\Temp\is-3B761.tmp\AskInstallChecker.exe"