PUP.GameHack.JB

The detection of PUP.GameHack.JB 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 necessary steps to remove it from your system to prevent potential harm.

What Is PUP.GameHack.JB?

PUP.GameHack.JB is a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. PUPs are software programs that may not be malicious in nature but can still cause problems with your computer's performance, stability, and security. They often sneak onto your system through bundled software installations, infected downloads, or exploited vulnerabilities. PUPs can range from annoying adware and toolbars to more harmful programs that can compromise your personal data and system security.

How PUP.GameHack.JB Operates

Once installed, PUP.GameHack.JB may operate in various ways, including modifying system settings, installing additional software, or displaying unwanted advertisements. It may also collect your personal data, such as browsing history, search queries, or sensitive information, and transmit it to remote servers. PUPs like PUP.GameHack.JB can be challenging to detect and remove, as they often disguise themselves as legitimate programs or system files. They may also use rootkit techniques to hide their presence or disable system security features to avoid detection.

Symptoms of Infection

If your system is infected with PUP.GameHack.JB, you may experience various symptoms, including slow system performance, frequent crashes, or freezes. You may also notice unwanted advertisements, pop-ups, or toolbars installed on your browser. Additionally, you may observe changes to your system settings, such as modified homepage or search engine settings. In some cases, you may receive fake alerts or warnings, claiming that your system is infected or that you need to install additional software to fix issues.

• Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
• Modified system settings or browser configurations
• Slow system performance or frequent crashes
• Unexplained changes to your search results or homepage
• Fake alerts or warnings claiming system infections or issues

How to Remove PUP.GameHack.JB

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow for a clean removal process.
2. Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all components of PUP.GameHack.JB.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or software that may be related to the PUP, using the "Add/Remove Programs" or "Programs and Features" control panel.
4. Reset your browser settings to their default values, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to remove any modifications made by the PUP.
5. Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that all components of PUP.GameHack.JB have been removed and that your system is clean.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.GameHack.JB 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 restore your system to its optimal state. Remember to always be cautious when installing software, and make sure to read user agreements and privacy policies carefully to avoid inadvertently installing PUPs or other malicious programs. Regularly updating your operating system, browser, and security software can also help prevent similar infections in the future.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.GameHack.JB
Packers:	UPack(Generic)
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: bfa4914d5f77fe6d6680387fa874c1b0 SHA1: 08052c1bc0ff7a057ef8462a59426cf6c4dbceeb SHA256: 95311A2C5E3F0D392654B5CD794F2810B4FA77A720E89DDF0A85EE9805751BB7 File Size: 22.53 KB, 22528 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.

File Traits

• 2+ executable sections
• HighEntropy
• No Version Info
• packed
• UPack (Generic)
• 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:	5
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	5
Whitelisted Blocks:	0
Unknown Blocks:	0

Visual Map

x x x x x

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.JB

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
Keyboard Access	GetAsyncKeyState