PUP.Gamsoft
The detection of PUP.Gamsoft 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 and prevent future infections.
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What Is PUP.Gamsoft?
PUP.Gamsoft is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This category of threats includes software that may not be malicious in the classical sense but can still cause significant problems for users. PUPs often sneak onto systems through bundled installations, deceptive downloads, or exploited vulnerabilities. They can lead to a range of issues, from annoying advertisements and unwanted software installations to more severe problems like data theft and system crashes.
How PUP.Gamsoft Operates
PUP.Gamsoft, like other PUPs, operates by integrating itself into your system, often without your knowledge or consent. It may modify system settings, registry entries, and browser configurations to achieve its goals, which could include displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or installing additional unwanted software. The presence of a PUP can significantly affect your computer's performance, leading to slower operation, increased risk of other infections, and potential privacy violations.
Symptoms of Infection
Identifying a PUP.Gamsoft infection can be challenging, as it may not exhibit overtly malicious behavior immediately. However, common symptoms of PUP infections include an increase in pop-up advertisements, new toolbars or extensions in your browser that you did not install, changes in your browser's homepage or search engine, and overall system slowdown. If you notice any of these symptoms, it is crucial to investigate further and consider taking removal actions.
- Increased advertisements and pop-ups
- New, unwanted browser extensions or toolbars
- Changes to browser settings
- System performance issues
How to Remove PUP.Gamsoft
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to give you a clean environment to work in.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all components of the PUP.
- Manually uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time the symptoms started.
- Reset your browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings to remove any unwanted changes made by the PUP.
- Reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all threats have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Gamsoft from your system is crucial to restoring your computer's security and performance. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good computing practices, such as regularly updating your software, using strong antivirus programs, and being cautious with downloads and email attachments, you can protect your system from future infections. Remember, vigilance and proactive measures are key to a safe and secure computing experience.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Gamsoft |
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| Signature status: | Self Signed |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
4a0fb56004fa0211c7341d4a3f46b581
SHA1:
ed8ef0d53df07fc65720148de5db28d98fba101c
SHA256:
967E02765DDDBE48DD6778694D3A686032839892300B7F4D88AB93271EFA0CC8
File Size:
5.23 MB, 5228664 bytes
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MD5:
1a34243e49af2b1251453a249c729ebc
SHA1:
a1338b262a508e91f95fecd0e24b34660ae28940
SHA256:
BA794D9436778ABDD84B2DECD9115BAB4DF7456F8058572B6A49E198953EA49B
File Size:
4.18 MB, 4178968 bytes
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MD5:
53719876ab4e25e81c5668f444d28a67
SHA1:
807046970133aa72ec2a34ed57cc6964c86f101b
SHA256:
60525D9FAB52B798462014B53BE091E040FF09AA0B53AF255314DF85E9CFC824
File Size:
3.66 MB, 3663480 bytes
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MD5:
3efe0544502436b4618e33d6cf6ca106
SHA1:
a5c8706cd2c71e7246a4162aec98015752460c15
SHA256:
92568611E0BDD868010E89AF070DF184AC89DF3A6486D38A9AB36984C4223F89
File Size:
2.85 MB, 2845144 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 relocations information
- File has TLS information
- File is 32-bit executable
- 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)
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- 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 Icons
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
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 |
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| File Version | 1.0.0.0 |
| Internal Name |
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| Product Version | 10.1.1.0 |
Digital Signatures
Digital Signatures
This section lists digital signatures that are attached to samples within this family. When analyzing and verifying digital signatures, it is important to confirm that the signature’s root authority is a well-known and trustworthy entity and that the status of the signature is good. Malware is often signed with non-trustworthy “Self Signed” digital signatures (which can be easily created by a malware author with no verification). Malware may also be signed by legitimate signatures that have an invalid status, and by signatures from questionable root authorities with fake or misleading “Signer” names.| Signer | Root | Status |
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| Gamsoft Sistemas de Informação Ltda. | DigiCert Global G3 Code Signing ECC SHA384 2021 CA1 | Self Signed |
| Gamsoft Sistemas de Informação Ltda. | DigiCert Trusted G4 Code Signing RSA4096 SHA384 2021 CA1 | Self Signed |
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: | 6,842 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 7 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 6,607 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 228 |
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.- Agent.SGA
- Agent.VCC
- Banker.Spy.A
- Banker.Spy.BB
- Banker.Spy.SA
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- Delf.GFA
- Delf.ODB
- Injector.JDA
- Installmonstr.EC
- Loader.J
- MSIL.Agent.FG
- Rugmi.T
- Stealer.OBC
- Stealer.OBE
Registry Modifications
Registry Modifications
This section lists registry keys and values that were created, modified and/or deleted by samples in this family. Windows Registry activity can provide valuable insight into malware functionality. Additionally, malware often creates registry values to allow itself to automatically start and indefinitely persist after an initial infection has compromised the system.| Key::Value | Data | API Name |
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| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | 楳 䠱O᤹˃噀ñ뽹ɞ傄ëɼ淃駃óߙĤ É | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | 楴 ⬉ʾ䠱O᤹˃噀ñ뽹ɞ傄ëɼ淃駃óߙĤ É | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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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| Service Control |
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| User Data Access |
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| Network Winsock2 |
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| Network Winsock |
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