PUP.Gamehack.TJC
The detection of PUP.Gamehack.TJC 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 from your system to prevent any potential harm.
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What Is PUP.Gamehack.TJC?
PUP.Gamehack.TJC 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 system's performance, stability, and security. They often come bundled with other software or are downloaded from untrusted sources, and can be difficult to remove once installed.
How PUP.Gamehack.TJC Operates
PUPs like PUP.Gamehack.TJC typically operate by installing themselves on your system and then running in the background, often without your knowledge or consent. They may collect data about your browsing habits, search history, and other personal information, which can be used for targeted advertising or other malicious purposes. In some cases, PUPs may also install additional software or modify system settings to further compromise your system's security.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.Gamehack.TJC, you may notice a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted pop-ups and advertisements, and changes to your browser settings or homepage. You may also notice that your system is running more slowly than usual, or that certain programs or applications are not functioning properly. In some cases, you may not notice any symptoms at all, which is why it's essential to run regular virus scans and monitor your system's performance closely.
- Slow system performance
- Unwanted pop-ups and advertisements
- Changes to browser settings or homepage
- System crashes or freezes
- Unexplained changes to system settings or configuration
How to Remove PUP.Gamehack.TJC
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from running and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
- Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and run a full scan of your system to detect and remove any malware or PUPs.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the PUP, and remove any associated files or folders.
- Reset your browser settings to their default values, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to remove any changes made by the PUP.
- Reboot your system and run another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the PUP has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Gamehack.TJC from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the removal process. By following the steps outlined above, you can help to ensure that your system is free from this potentially unwanted program and any associated malware. Remember to always be cautious when downloading software or clicking on links from untrusted sources, and to run regular virus scans to protect your system from future threats.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Gamehack.TJC |
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| Packers: | UPX! |
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
f4909097101068eaa1462834c52b1e81
SHA1:
33f042c26e4db7547875d12c11348a4025cb796e
SHA256:
FEC38990353B5B20C738F11130859C0E8973B7E2B5F59EC89F08C664F5134C57
File Size:
132.69 KB, 132695 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 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)
- 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
- packed
- 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: | 767 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 42 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 703 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 22 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Similar Families
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.ABNB
- Gamehack.ABNF
- Gamehack.ABNFA
- Gamehack.GFC
- Gamehack.GTA
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- Gamehack.TJC
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\33f042c26e4db7547875d12c11348a4025cb796e_0000132695.,LiQMAxHB
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