PUP.Gamehack.HYE

The detection of PUP.Gamehack.HYE 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 problems.

What Is PUP.Gamehack.HYE?

PUP.Gamehack.HYE is a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. PUPs are software applications that can cause a range of issues, from annoying pop-ups and ads to more severe problems like data theft and system crashes. The name "Gamehack" suggests that this PUP may be related to online gaming, but its actual purpose and behavior can vary.

How PUP.Gamehack.HYE Operates

PUPs like PUP.Gamehack.HYE often operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or by tricking users into installing them. They may be bundled with other programs or downloaded from untrustworthy sources. Once installed, PUPs can collect user data, display unwanted ads, or even install additional malware on the system. They may also interfere with system settings, causing performance issues and errors.

Symptoms of Infection

If your system is infected with PUP.Gamehack.HYE, you may notice a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted pop-ups and ads, and unexpected crashes or errors. You may also notice that your browser settings have been changed or that unfamiliar programs are installed on your system. In some cases, PUPs can also cause issues with your internet connection or lead to data theft and identity fraud.

• Unwanted ads and pop-ups
• Slow system performance
• Unexpected crashes or errors
• Changed browser settings
• Unfamiliar programs installed on the system

How to Remove PUP.Gamehack.HYE

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow for a more thorough removal process.
2. Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all instances of PUP.Gamehack.HYE.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs that may be related to the PUP, using the "Programs and Features" or "Add/Remove Programs" utility in Windows.
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any changes made by the PUP.
5. Reboot your system and perform another scan to ensure that all instances of the PUP have been removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.Gamehack.HYE from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the removal process. By following the steps outlined above, you can help ensure that your system is free from this potentially unwanted program and prevent further problems. It's essential to remain vigilant and to take steps to protect your system from future infections, including keeping your software up to date, using reputable anti-malware tools, and being cautious when downloading and installing new programs.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.Gamehack.HYE
Packers:	PECompact v2.20
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: 6d97fe549d8f8ef2a53fa2e95827fe95 SHA1: 47fc28475a26153899476dd646c2410072220b0b SHA256: 7C40CCB5173EFFC53F224948C8CF32C18BF8A204578BB6788F14029AEEB5EA51 File Size: 81.92 KB, 81920 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 been packed
• 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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• 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
File Description	ScrSelfPlayer MFC Application
File Version	1, 0, 0, 1
Internal Name	ScrSelfPlayer
Legal Copyright	Copyright (C) 2007
Original Filename	ScrSelfPlayer.EXE
Product Name	ScrSelfPlayer Application
Product Version	1, 0, 0, 1

File Traits

• 2+ executable sections
• HighEntropy
• packed
• PEC2
• PECompact v2.20
• 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.

Total Blocks:	56
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	21
Whitelisted Blocks:	35
Unknown Blocks:	0

Visual Map

0 x x x x x x 0 0 x x 0 0 0 x 0 x 0 x x 0 0 x 0 x x x x x x 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 x 0 x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block

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.

• Gamehack.HYE