PUP.MSIL.Bulz.SD
The detection of PUP.MSIL.Bulz.SD on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may be causing issues with your computer's performance and security. It's essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it to prevent further damage.
Table of Contents
What Is PUP.MSIL.Bulz.SD?
PUP.MSIL.Bulz.SD is a type of potentially unwanted program that can be installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. It may be bundled with other software or downloaded from the internet, often through deceptive or misleading means. PUPs like PUP.MSIL.Bulz.SD can cause a range of problems, from displaying unwanted advertisements to collecting your personal data and slowing down your system.
How PUP.MSIL.Bulz.SD Operates
PUP.MSIL.Bulz.SD operates by installing itself on your system and then executing its payload, which can include a variety of malicious activities. It may connect to remote servers to download additional malware or update its own code, allowing it to evolve and become more difficult to detect. PUPs like PUP.MSIL.Bulz.SD can also modify system settings, create unwanted registry entries, and even hijack your browser to display unwanted content.
Symptoms of Infection
The symptoms of a PUP.MSIL.Bulz.SD infection can vary, but common signs include slow system performance, unwanted pop-ups and advertisements, and unexpected changes to your browser settings. You may also notice that your system is crashing or freezing more frequently, or that your personal data is being collected and transmitted to unknown parties. If you suspect that your system is infected with PUP.MSIL.Bulz.SD, it's essential to take immediate action to remove it.
How to Remove PUP.MSIL.Bulz.SD
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.MSIL.Bulz.SD 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 all instances of PUP.MSIL.Bulz.SD and any related malware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the PUP.MSIL.Bulz.SD infection.
- Reset your browser settings to their default values, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to remove any unwanted changes made by PUP.MSIL.Bulz.SD.
- Reboot your system and run another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.MSIL.Bulz.SD has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.MSIL.Bulz.SD from your system is crucial to preventing further damage and protecting your personal data. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and restore your system to a safe and secure state. It's also essential to practice good cybersecurity habits, such as regularly updating your software, using strong passwords, and being cautious when downloading software from the internet, to prevent similar infections in the future.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.MSIL.Bulz.SD |
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| Signature status: | Modified signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
ea5e363857fa62a9253242488be6c76f
SHA1:
b5ce8b3ef76ea8c29224d2d30438304aa8497d8a
SHA256:
E565F82D31ADAC3D45A5B6187EA83A448388B2DA78291B6C016DB8411EA077DF
File Size:
3.19 MB, 3191848 bytes
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MD5:
39a8c1d1c186b9a9e34070ed8ee26bb0
SHA1:
bcb89e52a7626cf31bee0bfadfe7ce7d1e2b03d6
SHA256:
6AB2AEA37F5F1E305312C59D95349E6E5FBF331EC8F23F76DE389CF1F6FACC1E
File Size:
3.19 MB, 3191832 bytes
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MD5:
688af2e463ce2477a5f5784ed2a6fb7b
SHA1:
64ecf5de0050bc7f3470a9ad6a6d72d0dd46ceef
SHA256:
ACD5973D9F9AAE37230015278F9936FFAC2EDACBA3DB9408E334CF98EC451460
File Size:
3.19 MB, 3191848 bytes
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MD5:
fcb22954acee70f1ece752ec326e00f7
SHA1:
19d1658c82b1bcda8404595742117a3038cd8def
SHA256:
079826C1334C787A0E5371E4BFEECF9DAB70B631D22BC4E82AC27F2EB2A3D1F4
File Size:
3.19 MB, 3191848 bytes
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MD5:
adeec240dca88e2d7072dacaad02d899
SHA1:
6bad26e1096d597bb21d796800ad5d646b9aa504
SHA256:
8CA463DC0105CA662267A735F3F767EA51DFB3A60FEAE50B60F441D1B3D2EBE2
File Size:
3.19 MB, 3191848 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 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
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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| Company Name | Adaware |
| File Description | Adaware Privacy |
| File Version | 2.906.1.39088 |
| Internal Name | Adaware Privacy |
| Legal Copyright | Adaware Software Canada. All Rights Reserved. |
| Original Filename | Adaware Privacy |
| Product Name | Adaware Privacy |
| Product Version | 2.906.1.39088 |
File Traits
- .NET
- HighEntropy
- x86
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: | 731 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 344 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 387 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
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0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
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? - 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.- MSIL.Bulz.SC
- MSIL.Bulz.SD
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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| c:\programdata\adaware\adaware privacy\options\statistics.txt | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\apinstaller.log | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\apresources\app.config | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\b089c3c0573a4c2c968879a02d140a72\sqlite.interop.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\b089c3c0573a4c2c968879a02d140a72\sqlite.interop.dll.lock | Generic Write,Read Attributes,Delete |
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\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations | \??\C:\Users\Kfqzzshp\AppData\Local\Temp\b089c3c0573a4c2c968879a02d140a72\SQLite.Interop.dll | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations | \??\C:\Users\Kfqzzshp\AppData\Local\Temp\b089c3c0573a4c2c968879a02d140a72\SQLite.Interop.dll \??\C:\Users\Kfqzzshp\AppData\Loca | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\adaware\adaware privacy::machineid | 268ddfeb-393b-01ab-2937-4e66db5d0964 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing::enableconsoletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enablefiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enableautofiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enableconsoletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::filetracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::consoletracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::maxfilesize | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::filedirectory | %windir%\tracing | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enablefiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enableautofiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::enableconsoletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::filetracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::consoletracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::maxfilesize | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasmancs::filedirectory | %windir%\tracing | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations | \??\C:\Users\Aujbxdhv\AppData\Local\Temp\b089c3c0573a4c2c968879a02d140a72\SQLite.Interop.dll | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations | \??\C:\Users\Aujbxdhv\AppData\Local\Temp\b089c3c0573a4c2c968879a02d140a72\SQLite.Interop.dll \??\C:\Users\Aujbxdhv\AppData\Loca | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations | \??\C:\Users\Rynskshd\AppData\Local\Temp\b089c3c0573a4c2c968879a02d140a72\SQLite.Interop.dll | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations | \??\C:\Users\Rynskshd\AppData\Local\Temp\b089c3c0573a4c2c968879a02d140a72\SQLite.Interop.dll \??\C:\Users\Rynskshd\AppData\Loca | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations | \??\C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate\1.3.205.9 \??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\b1a39cca-eadf-4949-a384-a0ef6a3b3fd2.tmp \ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | 沆 É | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | 沇 鶝 É | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations | *1\??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe.old122e4 *1\??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\CopilotUpdate.exe.old12352 *1\??\C:\P | 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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| User Data Access |
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