PUP.HipgnosisBrains.A

The detection of PUP.HipgnosisBrains.A 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 further damage.

What Is PUP.HipgnosisBrains.A?

PUP.HipgnosisBrains.A 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 get installed on systems without the user's full knowledge or consent, frequently as part of bundled software downloads or through deceptive advertising. Once installed, they can lead to a range of issues, including unwanted advertisements, data collection without consent, and system performance degradation.

How PUP.HipgnosisBrains.A Operates

While specific details about PUP.HipgnosisBrains.A are limited, the general behavior of PUPs involves exploiting system vulnerabilities or using social engineering tactics to gain unauthorized access to a computer. Once installed, PUPs can modify system settings, install additional unwanted software, and collect user data for various malicious purposes. They may also display intrusive advertisements, redirect browser searches, or even install malware. The primary goal of most PUPs is to generate revenue for their creators, often at the expense of the user's privacy and system security.

Symptoms of Infection

Identifying a PUP infection can be challenging, as these programs often masquerade as legitimate software. However, there are several symptoms that may indicate the presence of PUP.HipgnosisBrains.A or similar threats. These include an increase in unwanted pop-ups or advertisements, unexpected changes to browser settings or homepage, slow system performance, and the presence of unfamiliar programs or toolbars. Users may also notice that their search results are being redirected to unwanted websites or that their personal data is being collected without consent.

How to Remove PUP.HipgnosisBrains.A

1. Start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow for internet access to download removal tools.
2. Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and perform a full scan of your system to detect and remove all components of the PUP.
3. Manually uninstall any suspicious programs that were installed around the time the PUP was detected. Be cautious and only remove programs you are certain are not needed.
4. Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) to their default settings to remove any unwanted changes made by the PUP.
5. Reboot your computer and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure all remnants of the PUP have been removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.HipgnosisBrains.A requires a combination of technical knowledge and the right tools. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining vigilance in your online activities, you can protect your system from PUPs and other types of malware. Regularly updating your operating system, browsers, and security software, as well as being cautious with downloads and email attachments, are crucial steps in preventing future infections. Remember, preventing malware infections is always more effective than trying to remove them after they have taken hold.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.HipgnosisBrains.A
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: 4f65e2e92659734027d79c5e6eb008d3 SHA1: c026ef5378f3190fcb87cef1d5bfa281381db4b5 SHA256: AD36009B827D1D7E0844B5B1F7B95D9AFBCE61A54AA07BED0506FE4137C84096 File Size: 2.40 MB, 2400640 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	FeyTools LLC
File Description	FeyWriter
File Version	3.9.0.0
Legal Copyright	� FeyTools LLC
Product Name	FeyWriter

File Traits

• .NET
• 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
\device\namedpipe\gmdasllogger	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nshb55f.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nswb56f.tmp\inetc.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nswb56f.tmp\modern-wizard.bmp	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nswb56f.tmp\modern-wizard.bmp	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nswb56f.tmp\nsdialogs.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nswb56f.tmp\setup.ini	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nswb56f.tmp\system.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nswb56f.tmp\temp.txt	Generic Write,Read 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\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\content::cacheprefix		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\cookies::cacheprefix	Cookie:	RegNtPreCreateKey

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HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\history::cacheprefix

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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
Process Manipulation Evasion	ReadProcessMemory
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent NtQuerySystemInformation
User Data Access	GetComputerNameEx GetUserObjectInformation
Network Wininet	HttpOpenRequest HttpQueryInfo HttpSendRequest InternetConnect InternetOpen InternetQueryOption