PUP.Gamehack.KLH

The detection of PUP.Gamehack.KLH 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 to prevent any potential harm.

What Is PUP.Gamehack.KLH?

PUP.Gamehack.KLH 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 may not be malicious in nature but can still cause problems with your computer's performance, stability, and security. They often bundle themselves with other software or are downloaded from untrusted sources, making them a common issue for many users.

How PUP.Gamehack.KLH Operates

PUPs like PUP.Gamehack.KLH typically operate by installing themselves on your system and then proceeding to perform various actions without your explicit permission. These actions may include displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting your personal data, or modifying your system settings. In some cases, PUPs may also install additional software or plugins that can further compromise your system's security.

It is worth noting that PUPs can be particularly problematic because they often exploit vulnerabilities in your system or use social engineering tactics to trick you into installing them. As such, it is crucial to be cautious when downloading software from the internet and to always read the terms and conditions carefully before agreeing to install anything.

Symptoms of Infection

If your system is infected with PUP.Gamehack.KLH, you may notice several symptoms that indicate its presence. These can include unwanted pop-ups or advertisements, slow system performance, or unfamiliar programs installed on your system. You may also notice that your browser settings have been modified or that your search results are being redirected to unfamiliar websites.

In some cases, PUPs can also cause more severe issues, such as data breaches or identity theft, if they are able to collect sensitive information from your system. It is therefore essential to remove PUP.Gamehack.KLH as soon as possible to prevent any potential harm.

How to Remove PUP.Gamehack.KLH

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.Gamehack.KLH from loading and to allow you to remove it more easily.
2. Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove any malicious files or programs associated with PUP.Gamehack.KLH.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or software that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time you first noticed symptoms of the infection.
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any modifications made by PUP.Gamehack.KLH.
5. Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that PUP.Gamehack.KLH has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.Gamehack.KLH from your system is crucial to preventing any potential harm and restoring your computer's performance and security. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and protect your system from similar threats in the future. Remember to always be cautious when downloading software from the internet and to keep your anti-malware tools up to date to ensure the best possible protection for your system.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.Gamehack.KLH
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: ad05660f6f4291e85a1a6b4655584b6d SHA1: dd71efce63f328dd6067b61cf9fbeb6dbc0a50a5 SHA256: FB7C85215C712E268D0A1188841E02E48ACB220CEADA653D5975C93C2BED925F File Size: 379.52 KB, 379519 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 security information
• File has exports table
• 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
• 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

• No Version Info
• WriteProcessMemory
• x86

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
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\__tmp_rar_sfx_access_check_2146140	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\undetek-v6.9.6.3.exe	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\undetek-v6.9.6.3.exe	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\undetek-v6.9.6.6.exe	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\undetek-v6.9.6.6.exe	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\undetekpin.url	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rarsfx0\undetekpin.url	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
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe	觪듫跒ǜ	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
Keyboard Access	GetKeyState
Process Manipulation Evasion	NtUnmapViewOfSection
Process Shell Execute	ShellExecuteEx
Syscall Use	ntdll.dll!NtAccessCheck ntdll.dll!NtAlertThreadByThreadId ntdll.dll!NtAlpcConnectPortEx ntdll.dll!NtAlpcQueryInformation ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSendWaitReceivePort ntdll.dll!NtApphelpCacheControl ntdll.dll!NtAssociateWaitCompletionPacket ntdll.dll!NtClearEvent ntdll.dll!NtClose ntdll.dll!NtConnectPort Show More ntdll.dll!NtCreateEvent ntdll.dll!NtCreateFile ntdll.dll!NtCreateMutant ntdll.dll!NtCreateSection ntdll.dll!NtCreateSemaphore ntdll.dll!NtDeviceIoControlFile ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateObject ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateToken ntdll.dll!NtEnumerateKey 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

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.

(NULL) C:\Users\Vrofvwiz\AppData\Local\Temp\RarSFX0\undetek-v6.9.6.3.exe