PUP.GameHack.QA
The detection of PUP.GameHack.QA 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 to prevent further damage.
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What Is PUP.GameHack.QA?
PUP.GameHack.QA 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, such as displaying unwanted ads, collecting user data, or modifying system settings. The "GameHack" part of the name suggests that this PUP may be related to gaming, possibly attempting to manipulate or cheat in online games.
How PUP.GameHack.QA Operates
PUPs like PUP.GameHack.QA 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 communicating with remote servers to receive updates or transmit data. They may also modify system settings, such as registry entries or browser configurations, to achieve their goals.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with PUP.GameHack.QA may exhibit a range of symptoms, including slow performance, unwanted pop-ups or ads, and unexpected changes to browser settings or search results. Users may also notice unusual network activity or suspicious processes running in the background. In some cases, the PUP may attempt to manipulate or cheat in online games, which could result in account bans or other penalties.
How to Remove PUP.GameHack.QA
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow for a clean removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malicious components related to PUP.GameHack.QA.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be associated with the PUP, taking care to follow the uninstallation instructions carefully.
- 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 perform a follow-up scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all components of the PUP have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.GameHack.QA from your system is crucial to preventing further damage and protecting your personal data. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and restore your system to a clean state. It's 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.QA |
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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:
14ab8d9d79bb48de0060748bfb22011a
SHA1:
88e40698ae4aa18b06879c7ba120c227cabbd76f
SHA256:
8EDDD1394044928B79AF30717E3E849DD19EDD5C2BDEC4ED20AC307EC58C3FD8
File Size:
155.65 KB, 155648 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have debug information
- File doesn't have exports table
- File doesn't have security 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)
- 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
- dll
- HighEntropy
- x86
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: | 322 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 25 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 292 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 5 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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 Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Anti Debug |
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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.
C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\88e40698ae4aa18b06879c7ba120c227cabbd76f_0000155648.,LiQMAxHB
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