PUP.Gamehack.QAA
The detection of PUP.Gamehack.QAA 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 and prevent future infections.
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What Is PUP.Gamehack.QAA?
PUP.Gamehack.QAA is a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. PUPs are often bundled with other software or downloaded from untrusted sources, and they can cause a range of problems, including slowing down your computer, displaying unwanted ads, and potentially leading to more severe security threats.
How PUP.Gamehack.QAA Operates
Once installed, PUP.Gamehack.QAA may operate in the background, consuming system resources and potentially communicating with its creators or other malicious entities. It may also attempt to collect sensitive information, such as browsing habits or personal data, which can be used for malicious purposes. PUPs like PUP.Gamehack.QAA often use deceptive tactics to evade detection and removal, making it essential to use reputable security tools and follow best practices to eliminate the threat.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with PUP.Gamehack.QAA may exhibit a range of symptoms, including slowed performance, increased pop-up ads, and unexpected changes to browser settings or homepage. You may also notice unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop, or receive alerts from your security software indicating the presence of a PUP. If you suspect that your system is infected with PUP.Gamehack.QAA, it is crucial to take immediate action to remove the threat and prevent further damage.
- Unwanted ads or pop-ups
- Slow system performance
- Unexpected changes to browser settings
- Unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop
- Security alerts from your antivirus software
How to Remove PUP.Gamehack.QAA
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow for easier removal.
- Use a reputable security tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malicious components related to PUP.Gamehack.QAA.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be associated with the PUP.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan with your security software to ensure that all components of the PUP have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Gamehack.QAA from your system requires careful attention to detail and the use of reputable security tools. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good security practices, such as regularly updating your software and avoiding suspicious downloads, you can help protect your system from future PUP infections and maintain a safe and secure computing environment.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Gamehack.QAA |
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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:
c3da9983f36402db6a2210c85ae0cf4d
SHA1:
8bc4fe2aed1ac803e44f73c57fa7c9fd99ed2880
SHA256:
EEA5F5FDC679E498CDB4A4B14F6130C2AC35890AE88CBF9559E91A978699B7C5
File Size:
121.34 KB, 121344 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- 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 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: | 572 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 68 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 504 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
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\8bc4fe2aed1ac803e44f73c57fa7c9fd99ed2880_0000121344.,LiQMAxHB
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