PUP.Gamehack.XK

The detection of PUP.Gamehack.XK 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 immediate action to remove it to prevent any potential harm.

What Is PUP.Gamehack.XK?

PUP.Gamehack.XK 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 can be bundled with other software, downloaded from the internet, or installed through exploit kits.

How PUP.Gamehack.XK Operates

PUPs like PUP.Gamehack.XK can operate in various ways, including displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, and modifying system settings. They may also install additional software or components that can further compromise your system's security. In some cases, PUPs can be used as a conduit for more severe malware infections, making it crucial to remove them as soon as possible.

Symptoms of Infection

Systems infected with PUP.Gamehack.XK may exhibit various symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted pop-ups and advertisements, and unexpected changes to system settings. You may also notice that your browser's homepage or search engine has been modified without your consent. In some cases, you may experience crashes, freezes, or other system instability issues.

• Unwanted advertisements and pop-ups
• Slow system performance
• Modified system settings
• Browser hijacking
• System crashes and freezes

How to Remove PUP.Gamehack.XK

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow for a more effective removal process.
2. Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malicious components.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the PUP.
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any modifications made by the PUP.
5. Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that the PUP has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.Gamehack.XK from your system is crucial to preventing any potential harm and ensuring the security and stability of your computer. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this PUP and prevent any further issues. It is also essential to practice safe computing habits, such as regularly updating your software, using strong antivirus protection, and being cautious when downloading and installing software from the internet.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.Gamehack.XK
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: 4931feca0a4a134de734aa029622831e SHA1: 53f611f06a1511c90df4bc2b38478fcc5becca7f SHA256: 31E1CCCF5B9BB3BE52814D33C313C5A2F0A246A2D63DACC988D345700C2FAA38 File Size: 206.85 KB, 206848 bytes

MD5: f0cb75c4888b8a0fca39f6ad6d04a6a1 SHA1: 9d2f7b8a0ae83aeb81418eb73665f1d8decd3903 SHA256: 07FC33D6578B2EF822D41A39E69DD49F25B555A1E4822F3F7F7D6C4521A898E4 File Size: 214.68 KB, 214681 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 debug information
• File doesn't have exports table
• File doesn't have relocations information
• 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

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• 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.

Windows PE Version Information

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Windows PE Version Information

This section displays values and attributes that have been set in the Windows file version information data structure for samples within this family. To mislead users, malware actors often add fake version information mimicking legitimate software.

Name	Value
Company Name	Microsoft Microsoft Corporation
File Description	Win32 Cabinet Self-Extractor
File Version	9.00.8112.16421 (WIN7_IE9_RTM.110308-0330) 1.00
Internal Name	Wextract Win
Legal Copyright	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename	WEXTRACT.EXE .MUI Win.exe
Product Name	Win Windows® Internet Explorer
Product Version	9.00.8112.16421 1.00

File Traits

• No Version Info
• WriteProcessMemory
• x86

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
Other Suspicious	SetWindowsHookEx