PUP.HackKMS.T

PUP.HackKMS.T is the SpyHunter detection name for a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This report summarizes what security researchers observe from samples that match this detection and explains how to remove the threat from an affected device.

Detections in this class are assigned by signature and behavioral analysis rather than to a single, named malware family, so the exact payload can vary between samples. The behavior described below is drawn from automated analysis of a representative sample and should be treated as indicative rather than exhaustive.

What Is PUP.HackKMS.T?

PUP.HackKMS.T flags files that behave in ways consistent with a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The analyzed sample is a Windows PE executable with a signature status of No Signature. Because the detection is signature-based, files caught by it may be delivered through a range of channels — bundled installers, cracked or pirated software, malicious email attachments, or drive-by downloads from untrustworthy sites.

How PUP.HackKMS.T Operates

In the analyzed run, the sample created or modified files such as:

• c:usersuserdownloadsactivatorw7lxe.exe
• c:usersuserdownloadsactivator
• c:usersuserdownloads__tmp_rar_sfx_access_check_6834843

It also set Windows Registry values, including:

• HKCUsoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversioninternet settingszonemap::proxybypass
• HKCUsoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversioninternet settingszonemap::intranetname
• HKCUsoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversioninternet settingszonemap::uncasintranet
• HKCUsoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversioninternet settingszonemap::autodetect

These file and registry indicators come from one sandbox run; exact names and locations differ from sample to sample.

Malware Analysis

The values below are for a single representative sample. A signature-based detection matches many distinct files, so treat these as one example rather than the only indicator of compromise:

• SHA-256: 23e2a3295c731ea92215504cbe43cd7ad74b4df1515d7c69a8e02add6db42103
• File type: Windows PE executable
• Signature status: No Signature

Symptoms of Infection

• Security software repeatedly reports PUP.HackKMS.T on the device.
• The system runs slower than usual, or unfamiliar processes appear in Task Manager.
• Unexpected network activity, new files, or changed settings that you did not authorize.

Why PUP.HackKMS.T Is a Risk

Any file that triggers this detection should be treated as untrusted. Threats in this category can be used to download further malware, steal information, or give an attacker a foothold on the system. Even if a single sample appears low-impact, leaving it in place exposes the device to the additional payloads it may fetch.

How to Remove PUP.HackKMS.T

Follow these general steps to remove the threat and undo the changes it may have made:

1. Disconnect and reboot into Safe Mode. Disconnect from the internet and restart Windows in Safe Mode with Networking to stop the threat from running.
2. Run a full anti-malware scan. Use a reputable, up-to-date security tool such as SpyHunter to scan the entire system and quarantine everything detected as PUP.HackKMS.T.
3. Remove suspicious programs. In Settings > Apps (or Control Panel > Programs and Features), uninstall any unfamiliar applications installed around the time the problem began.
4. Reset affected browsers. In Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, remove unknown extensions and reset settings to clear any changes made to your homepage or search provider.
5. Reboot and re-scan. Restart normally and run a second full scan to confirm the system is clean.

Running a full system scan with an anti-malware tool such as SpyHunter is the most reliable way to detect every component associated with this threat and remove it completely.

Conclusion

PUP.HackKMS.T is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that should be removed promptly. Because it is detected by signature and behavior, the safest approach is a full anti-malware scan followed by the cleanup steps above, plus cautious downloading habits to avoid re-infection.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.HackKMS.T
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: 3ab90d0561e3ab09a61844d09563d8ff SHA1: 533c9d3b495d59bfd30c698e05d6d08fa82b9f98 SHA256: 23E2A3295C731EA92215504CBE43CD7AD74B4DF1515D7C69A8E02ADD6DB42103 File Size: 6.02 MB, 6021721 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 relocations information
• 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)

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• 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.

File Traits

• 2+ executable sections
• VirtualQueryEx
• x86

Files Modified

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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
c:\users\user\downloads\__tmp_rar_sfx_access_check_6834843	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\downloads\activator	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\downloads\activator	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\downloads\activator\w7lxe.exe	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\downloads\activator\w7lxe.exe	Synchronize,Write Attributes

Registry Modifications

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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
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\ctf\msutb::left	ঔ	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\ctf\msutb::top		RegNtPreCreateKey

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HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75	�m ' �� �v�Z����#�� %� (�*�" 1�1HO@V�H[uH�p_�za$ b"hc�wk�ql(�w�n{b��P��Hu��� �������������m�Ù��gi �V����$ �8წ��A �=�S)�B1_B��T�Vw��i��`���%�������AE��" ��D��&��$��	RegNtPreCreateKey
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HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75	�m 0 �� �v�Z ������#�� %� (�*�" ,=�1�1HO@V�H[uH�pN�_�za$ b"hc�we�vk�ql(�w�n{b��P��Hu��� ��7 �M�������������m�Ù��IV�gi �V����$ �8წ���(! ��jA � �=�S)�B1_B��T�Vw�`�	RegNtPreCreateKey

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
Keyboard Access	GetKeyState
Process Manipulation Evasion	NtUnmapViewOfSection ReadProcessMemory
Process Shell Execute	ShellExecuteEx
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent
User Data Access	GetUserObjectInformation

Shell Command Execution

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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.

(NULL) explorer.exe Activator\