PUP.KDE.A
The detection of PUP.KDE.A 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.KDE.A?
PUP.KDE.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 nature but can still cause problems for users, such as displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting personal data, or modifying system settings without consent. PUPs can be installed on a system through various means, including bundled software downloads, infected websites, or exploited vulnerabilities.
How PUP.KDE.A Operates
PUP.KDE.A, like other PUPs, can operate in various ways to achieve its goals. It may display unwanted advertisements, redirect browser searches, or collect user data, such as browsing history and personal information. In some cases, PUPs can also install additional malware or create backdoors for remote access. The primary objective of PUP.KDE.A is to generate revenue for its creators, often at the expense of the user's privacy and system performance.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with PUP.KDE.A may exhibit various symptoms, including unwanted pop-ups, slow system performance, and unexpected changes to browser settings or search results. Users may also notice unfamiliar programs or toolbars installed on their system, or experience frequent crashes or freezes. In some cases, PUP.KDE.A may also collect and transmit user data, such as login credentials or credit card information, to its creators or third-party entities.
- Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
- Slow system performance or crashes
- Unexpected changes to browser settings or search results
- Unfamiliar programs or toolbars installed on the system
- Collection and transmission of user data
How to Remove PUP.KDE.A
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.KDE.A from loading and to allow for a clean removal process.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove PUP.KDE.A and any associated malware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to PUP.KDE.A, taking care to follow the uninstallation instructions carefully.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any modifications made by PUP.KDE.A.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that PUP.KDE.A has been completely removed and that no additional threats are present.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.KDE.A from your system is crucial to preventing further damage and protecting your personal data. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good security practices, such as regularly updating your operating system and software, using strong antivirus protection, and being cautious when downloading software or clicking on links, you can help prevent future infections and keep your system secure. Remember to always be vigilant when online and to report any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.KDE.A |
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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:
76ee65badce8e9adcfe67940f5a6357c
SHA1:
02abf6350e3cc73274d065c8b40186455d887033
File Size:
1.43 MB, 1431161 bytes
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MD5:
f5848c3d9036db994034a737573fd3be
SHA1:
f3e62d018776df4ea9ad00e9b9f543d0eb7033fe
SHA256:
68DC64285B8E7DC8A5A362E65BC3E4781447E63529BEDAF47D9544CBA99410F6
File Size:
1.84 MB, 1841664 bytes
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MD5:
e6a94a064ba8d985720684b24383678e
SHA1:
7a0b95da48f329483fc28331b608cfd2d3e46b8d
SHA256:
E4BB04BF7560B09FCF8043C087ED95F6A464F8E9697F7B9017A739B197ED4EDB
File Size:
304.13 KB, 304128 bytes
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MD5:
919371ce5dcf9a7fe3d9cf7d1eabdd12
SHA1:
3cc0ef68bb7bbee258bfc1537b3b089132a5cb0c
SHA256:
0484BAF83DF42312F65079D7425BB8E9942C7D0D3AC50D0EB13DDAE56CAFE4BE
File Size:
383.49 KB, 383488 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 doesn't have security information
- File is .NET application
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is 64-bit executable
- File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
- File is either console or GUI application
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- 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)
- 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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| Assembly Version | 1.0.0.0 |
| Company Name | UG North |
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File Traits
- fptable
- HighEntropy
- No Version Info
- ntdll
- 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: | 915 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 108 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 611 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 196 |
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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 | 霤ꔼ⛯ǜ | 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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| Other Suspicious |
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10 additional items are not displayed above. |
| Process Shell Execute |
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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\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /c cls
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