PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAL
The detection of PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAL 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 any potential harm.
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What Is PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAL?
PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAL is a type of malware that falls under the category of potentially unwanted programs. These programs are not necessarily malicious but can still cause problems with your system, such as slowing it down, displaying unwanted advertisements, or collecting your personal data without your consent. The name suggests that it may be related to game hacking or cheating software, which can be particularly problematic for gamers.
How PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAL Operates
PUPs like PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAL often operate by exploiting vulnerabilities in your system or by tricking you into installing them. They can be bundled with other software, attached to emails, or downloaded from suspicious websites. Once installed, they can run in the background, consuming system resources and potentially causing conflicts with other programs. In some cases, PUPs can also communicate with their creators, sending them sensitive information about your system or browsing habits.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAL, you may notice several symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted pop-ups or advertisements, and unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop. You may also experience crashes, freezes, or errors when running certain applications. In some cases, you may not notice any symptoms at all, which is why regular system scans and monitoring are crucial for detecting and removing PUPs.
- Unwanted changes to your browser settings or homepage
- Appearance of suspicious programs or tools in your system tray
- Increased CPU usage or memory consumption
- Difficulty uninstalling certain programs or tools
How to Remove PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAL
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow for a clean removal process.
- Run a full scan with a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all instances of PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAL.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or tools that you don't recognize or no longer need.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your system and run another scan to ensure that the PUP has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAL from your system is crucial to prevent any potential harm and to restore your system's performance and security. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this PUP and protect your system from similar threats in the future. Remember to always be cautious when downloading software, and never install programs from untrusted sources. Regular system scans and monitoring can also help detect and remove PUPs before they cause any damage.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.BAL |
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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:
41565ec775e12a3a78862d5231ac241f
SHA1:
2de459c565a81df86c48ebdd95d32e6383e8d5b0
SHA256:
AE146D7921392286714ED51DCBE6BBD81AE2F0E1ACC5C0818DFA0A09D730E130
File Size:
2.91 MB, 2908160 bytes
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MD5:
a305c6a7bdfc468d3e6835252d5fcb7d
SHA1:
5718cfee7bbd0cd7ffda3c1cefb406a87fd0e87f
SHA256:
84F0DD0E2E5BD0AFD9AF835C95346705B5A2087F956642314D3CF089C68EE142
File Size:
2.04 MB, 2037248 bytes
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MD5:
9af8d4c87bbdf379ea730acbe942742e
SHA1:
8db93c5cdc0c077fe16803678ba02050b8a6f41b
SHA256:
7A1114B7718FE5C951739E1F320D4339A56A7B87FFDE79576B1C9A273D9F72C0
File Size:
2.04 MB, 2040320 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- 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 either console or GUI application
- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
- 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
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
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| Legal Trademarks | @Shetouane |
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File Traits
- .NET
- Agile.net
- Fody
- HighEntropy
- x64
- 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: | 73 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 1 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 49 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 23 |
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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:\users\user\appdata\local\jkanderson\8db93c5cdc0c077fe16803678_url_hkvltd2cb3emcbe3zmg2d2uaahdxoqst\1.0.0.0\user.config | Synchronize,Write Data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\jkanderson\8db93c5cdc0c077fe16803678_url_hkvltd2cb3emcbe3zmg2d2uaahdxoqst\1.0.0.0\wd2nbqz1.newcfg | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\jkanderson\8db93c5cdc0c077fe16803678_url_hkvltd2cb3emcbe3zmg2d2uaahdxoqst\1.0.0.0\wd2nbqz1.tmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
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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| 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 |
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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