PUP.MSIL.Brute.BBY

The detection of PUP.MSIL.Brute.BBY 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.MSIL.Brute.BBY?

PUP.MSIL.Brute.BBY 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 can be installed on a system without the user's knowledge or consent, often through bundled software installations or deceptive download links. They can lead to a range of issues, including unwanted advertisements, data collection, and performance degradation.

How PUP.MSIL.Brute.BBY Operates

While specific details about the operation of PUP.MSIL.Brute.BBY are not available, PUPs generally operate by integrating themselves into a system and then executing their payload, which can include displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or even downloading additional malicious software. They can be particularly challenging to detect and remove because they often mimic legitimate programs and may not exhibit overtly malicious behavior immediately after installation.

Symptoms of Infection

Symptoms of a PUP.MSIL.Brute.BBY infection can vary but may include an increase in unwanted pop-ups or advertisements, unexpected changes to browser settings or homepage, slow system performance, and suspicious programs or toolbars installed without your knowledge. If you have noticed any of these symptoms, it is crucial to take action to protect your system and personal data.

How to Remove PUP.MSIL.Brute.BBY

1. Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to give you a clean environment to work in.
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 traces of PUP.MSIL.Brute.BBY and any other malware that may be present.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that you do not recognize or that were installed without your consent. Be cautious and only remove programs that you are certain are not necessary for your system's operation.
4. Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings to remove any changes made by the malware, such as altered homepage settings or the installation of malicious extensions.
5. Reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all threats have been successfully removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.MSIL.Brute.BBY from your system requires careful and thorough action to ensure that all components of the malware are eliminated. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining vigilance in your online activities, you can protect your computer and personal data from the risks associated with potentially unwanted programs. 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.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.MSIL.Brute.BBY
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: 38109e56e13f6b8a2d676d51984517a5 SHA1: c1aad21edc5d8859fb905f5a63e3ef5b0a144eb5 SHA256: AE790290BEC64A919451C27E62F99FC7F5626AFA02B7E452D74AFF67E1A89314 File Size: 170.50 KB, 170496 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 exports table
• File doesn't have security information
• File is .NET application
• File is 32-bit executable
• File is either console or GUI application
• File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
• 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

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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
Assembly Version	1.0.0.0
File Description	Monitor
File Version	1.0.0.0
Internal Name	Monitor.exe
Legal Copyright	Copyright © 2019
Original Filename	Monitor.exe
Product Name	Monitor
Product Version	1.0.0.0

File Traits

• .NET
• .sdata
• x86

Block Information

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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:	70
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	2
Whitelisted Blocks:	59
Unknown Blocks:	9

Visual Map

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ? 0 ? 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ? ? ? x ? 0 ? ? ?

0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block

Similar Families

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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.

• MSIL.FacebookHack.WS
• MSIL.Flooder.C
• MSIL.KillProc.GB
• MSIL.PSW.Agent.LQ
• MSIL.Spy.Agent.XG

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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:\windows\appcompat\programs\amcache.hve	Read Data,Read Control,Write Data
c:\windows\appcompat\programs\amcache.hve	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
HKLM\system\software\microsoft\tip\aggregateresults::data	馐ʊ 耀Ś T隞̃ 耀꧌Цȳ	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
User Data Access	GetUserObjectInformation
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent
Process Manipulation Evasion	NtUnmapViewOfSection ReadProcessMemory
Process Shell Execute	CreateProcess
Encryption Used	BCryptOpenAlgorithmProvider

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.

C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\\dw20.exe dw20.exe -x -s 848