PUP.HackAgent.X
The detection of PUP.HackAgent.X on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may compromise 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.HackAgent.X?
PUP.HackAgent.X 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 nature but can still cause harm to your system by displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting sensitive information, or installing additional unwanted programs. PUPs can be installed on your system without your knowledge or consent, often through bundled software downloads or exploited vulnerabilities.
How PUP.HackAgent.X Operates
PUP.HackAgent.X, like other PUPs, can operate in various ways to achieve its goals. It may display pop-up advertisements, redirect your browser to unwanted websites, or collect sensitive information such as browsing history, search queries, or personal data. In some cases, PUPs can also install additional malware or unwanted programs on your system, further compromising its security and performance. The primary goal of PUP.HackAgent.X is to generate revenue for its creators, often at the expense of your system's security and your personal privacy.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.HackAgent.X, you may notice several symptoms, including unwanted pop-up advertisements, browser redirects, or slow system performance. You may also notice that your browser homepage or search engine has been changed without your consent. Additionally, you may see unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop or taskbar. These symptoms can be indicative of a PUP infection and should be addressed promptly to prevent further damage.
- Unwanted pop-up advertisements or browser redirects
- Slow system performance or crashes
- Changed browser homepage or search engine
- Unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop or taskbar
How to Remove PUP.HackAgent.X
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.HackAgent.X from loading and to allow for a more effective removal process.
- Run a full scan with a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove PUP.HackAgent.X and any associated malware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to PUP.HackAgent.X.
- Reset your browser settings to their default values, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to remove any unwanted extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your system and run another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.HackAgent.X has been completely removed.
Conclusion
The removal of PUP.HackAgent.X requires immediate attention to prevent further damage to your system and to protect your personal privacy. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and prevent future infections. It is essential to remain vigilant and proactive in maintaining your system's security, including keeping your operating system and software up to date, using reputable anti-malware tools, and being cautious when downloading software or clicking on links from unknown sources.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.HackAgent.X |
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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:
ef51cf406fe437cca81d6db6408bec7e
SHA1:
899ccfa895acc0f770307e767a1cd1c5ef342310
SHA256:
59B02DC911E5AA219BFB4684AA227F7CAD207E5D2DAAB4CDF6DF276882F8A12E
File Size:
31.74 KB, 31744 bytes
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MD5:
07e50ddc042206ff02d3a2409672fea9
SHA1:
caf92051f8dce6e6da44d7e19dc77a58b7aba302
SHA256:
8FAD1AFAC31838888A50E86EADEA16A20ABC718F3A82AA6236E2FC31B03FF19A
File Size:
9.35 MB, 9351680 bytes
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MD5:
2158e6bb4acf2936b0a1dfbe6f4df4cb
SHA1:
6033609da9b8fc359235cee85488062cd59ebbbd
SHA256:
06E0A82CAB07FA0428A2893817C2BF14AF3E154BCE2A35189AD30943360E4552
File Size:
7.58 MB, 7581184 bytes
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MD5:
2767b40c7b3f103318d40634c3c95aee
SHA1:
01a856ccbe690cbdc46e1935d999a01bd99ac84f
SHA256:
C13590684D89F26BBB196AEF3E311F896B02D3233C126C2F41B4A1BE816C6023
File Size:
257.70 KB, 257699 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 resources
- File doesn't have security information
- File has TLS information
- File is 64-bit executable
- File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
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- 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)
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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| Company Name | Darknet Haxor |
| Copyright | © 2022 Darknet Haxor. All rights reserved |
| File Description | Darknet Haxor |
| File Version | 10.0.19042.1 |
| Internal Name | Darknet Haxor |
| Legal Copyright | © 2022 Darknet Haxor. All rights reserved |
| Original Filename | Darknet Haxor.exe |
| Product Name | Darknet Haxor |
| Product Version | 10.0.19042.1 |
File Traits
- HighEntropy
- imgui
- No Version Info
- ntdll
- VirtualQueryEx
- WriteProcessMemory
- x64
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: | 375 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 4 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 371 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
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0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
? - 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.DGF
- Agent.IZ
- Agent.KFLA
- CoinMiner.LFA
- Coinminer.LFB
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- CsgoInjector.GH
- Gamehack.GAIG
- Gamehack.UFB
- Trojan.Agent.Gen.DRV
- Trojan.Agent.Gen.DYU
- Trojan.Agent.Gen.EHD
- Trojan.Injector.Gen.GYF
Files Modified
Files Modified
This section lists files that were created, modified, moved and/or deleted by samples in this family. File system activity can provide valuable insight into how malware functions on the operating system.| File | Attributes |
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| \device\namedpipe\pshost.134034032649142863.632.defaultappdomain.powershell | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,LEFT 524288 |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\powershell\startupprofiledata-noninteractive | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_afnltqqa.1ri.psm1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_bdxnzbwk.3x4.ps1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\windir\ime\permissions.bat | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
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\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\cmd.exe | 슼ុ⼾ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\cmd.exe | ླྀ៊⼾ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\cmd.exe | 飮៓⼾ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\cmd.exe | 購⼾ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer::slowcontextmenuentries | `$�!�:i�� +00�� � Gs]XM��� "�2� � FX D�' :D��exA-� �LG=�A��J� �C� | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\content::cacheprefix | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\cookies::cacheprefix | Cookie: | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\history::cacheprefix | Visited: | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\applicationassociationtoasts::appxp8e2ntvbtget7f2fw6qec3j54vhd14m4_ms-calculator | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\local settings\mrtcache\c:%5cprogram files%5cwindowsapps%5cmicrosoft.windowscalculator_11.2508.4.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe%5cmicrosoft.system.package.metadata%5cs-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001-mergedresources-12.pri\1dd1deedf0f25b0\fae8ab0e::@{microsoft.windowscalculator_11.2508.4.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe?ms-resource://microsoft.windowscalculator/resources/appname} | Calculator | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | �n + �v����Bx #��(�1`1�1HO 5�0<.:@V� N$_�zb"hk`k�ql(�{b��P� ��!�/����� � ��3�� ��� ����X�������.�Rc�m� Ù� �gi�V ����$�8წ���l� A�~ �=�SB1_ B�� T�Vw���%�������� �AE��D�� | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | �n , �v����Bx #��(�1`1�1HO 5�0<.:@V� N$_�zb"hk`k�ql(�{b��P� ��!�/����� � ��3�� ��� ����X�������.�Rc�m� Ù� �gi�V ����=��$�8წ���l� A�~ �=�SB1_ B�� T�Vw���%�������� �AE�� | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | �n 0 �v�� ����Bx #��(�1`1�1HO 5�0<.:@V� N$_�zb"hk`k�ql(�{b��P� ��!�/����� � ��3�� ��� ����X�������.�Θ �Rc�m� Ù� �gi�V ����=��$�8წ���V �l� ��j A�~ �=�SB1_ B�� T�Vw�`�V�� | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | �n 1 �v �� �� ����Bx #��(�1`1�1HO 5�0<.:@V� N$_�zb"hk`k�ql(�{b��P� ��!�/����� � ��3�� ��� ����X�������.�Θ �Rc�m� Ù� �gi�V ����=��$�8წ���V �l� ��j A�~ �=�SB1_ B�� T�Vw�`� | 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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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\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe powershell.exe -c $acl = Get-Acl 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform'
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C:\WINDOWS\System32\calc.exe (NULL)
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(NULL) ms-calculator:
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