PUP.GameHack.PB
The detection of PUP.GameHack.PB on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may be compromising your computer's security and performance. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it to prevent further damage.
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What Is PUP.GameHack.PB?
PUP.GameHack.PB 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 exhibit unwanted behavior, such as displaying advertisements, collecting user data, or modifying system settings. While PUPs are not typically considered malware, they can still pose a significant threat to your system's security and stability.
How PUP.GameHack.PB Operates
PUPs like PUP.GameHack.PB often operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or using social engineering tactics to trick users into installing them. Once installed, they may run in the background, consuming system resources and potentially causing performance issues. PUPs may also communicate with remote servers, sending and receiving data that could compromise your privacy and security.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with PUP.GameHack.PB may exhibit a range of symptoms, including slow performance, unwanted advertisements, and modified system settings. You may also notice unusual network activity, unexpected pop-ups, or changes to your browser's homepage or search engine. In some cases, PUPs may also cause system crashes or freezes, making it difficult to use your computer.
How to Remove PUP.GameHack.PB
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from running and to allow for a more effective removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malicious components associated with PUP.GameHack.PB.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the PUP, taking care to follow the uninstallation instructions carefully to avoid causing further damage.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any modifications made by the PUP.
- Reboot your system and run another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all components of PUP.GameHack.PB have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.GameHack.PB from your system is crucial to preventing further damage and protecting your privacy and security. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and restore your system to a safe and stable state. It is essential to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to prevent future infections, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using reputable anti-malware tools, and being cautious when installing new applications or clicking on links from unknown sources.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.GameHack.PB |
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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:
a1ea2742cadefc9801a0b9e12b8972b2
SHA1:
e82b74b61961e99aca0abec3d433d3b0b71ce9eb
SHA256:
67C97A903A0C44B3E989A837F938D7DEFDC11EE5C287114BF17DAF37A7B3769E
File Size:
122.88 KB, 122880 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 resources
- File doesn't have security information
- File is 64-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)
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- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Traits
- No Version Info
- 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: | 424 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 0 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 423 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 1 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Files Modified
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 |
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| \device\namedpipe\rdr2launcher_pipe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
Windows API Usage
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 |
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| Syscall Use |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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Shell Command Execution
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.
RDR2.exe
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