PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.KJ
The detection of PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.KJ 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 steps to remove it to prevent potential harm.
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What Is PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.KJ?
PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.KJ is a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. The name suggests that it might be related to game hacking or cheating software, but its actual purpose and behavior can vary. PUPs like this one can be bundled with other software, downloaded from untrusted sources, or installed through exploits in vulnerable applications.
How PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.KJ Operates
Once installed, PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.KJ may operate in various ways, potentially including monitoring your browsing habits, collecting sensitive information, or displaying unwanted advertisements. It might also attempt to modify system settings, registry entries, or other configuration files to maintain its presence on your system. In some cases, PUPs can even download and install additional malware or unwanted software, leading to further complications.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.KJ may exhibit a range of symptoms, including but not limited to, slow system performance, frequent pop-ups or advertisements, unfamiliar programs or icons, and changes to browser settings or homepage. You might also notice unusual network activity, increased data usage, or unexpected crashes or freezes. If you've observed any of these symptoms, it's crucial to take immediate action to remove the PUP and prevent further damage.
How to Remove PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.KJ
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow for easier removal.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all associated files and components.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the PUP, taking care to review installed programs and remove anything that looks unfamiliar or unnecessary.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any changes made by the PUP and to ensure a clean browsing experience.
- Reboot your system and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all components of the PUP have been removed and that your system is clean.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.KJ from your system is crucial to maintaining its security, performance, and overall health. By following the steps outlined above and taking a proactive approach to system maintenance, you can help prevent the installation of similar PUPs in the future. Remember to always download software from trusted sources, be cautious when clicking on links or opening email attachments, and keep your operating system and security software up to date to protect against evolving threats.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.MSIL.Gamehack.KJ |
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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:
c44ae7c6e0b2fd192a69fdb9b897d4ab
SHA1:
774f9573362bd80ce1bf6a5b20e2f9c4d96362e9
SHA256:
9059EDC3DAE4E1A652A34FA502073ACB72AD9C4481C5FAD36EE4830FE577E6C6
File Size:
165.38 KB, 165376 bytes
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MD5:
ece9890b1a0a06785cd431d508acfa33
SHA1:
8a444c32b918a729ee5ee76950bbd5798fad9836
SHA256:
96104148E42B8D2B92EAAB9D6B1D39EB53E3A6B61B77F25308E51F274B45BF1E
File Size:
2.83 MB, 2826752 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 security information
- File is .NET application
- File is 64-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 | R3nzSoftware Inc. |
| File Description | R3nSkin DLL Injector |
| File Version | 1.0.0.0 |
| Internal Name | R3nzSkin.exe |
| Legal Copyright | Copyright (c) 2021-2023 Erdem Yılmaz |
| Original Filename | R3nzSkin.exe |
| Product Name | R3nSkin DLL Injector |
| Product Version | 1.0.0.0 |
File Traits
- .NET
- 2+ executable sections
- HighEntropy
- No Version Info
- VirtualQueryEx
- 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: | 1,832 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 312 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 1,479 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 41 |
Visual Map
? - 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.Gamehack.KJ
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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| \device\namedpipe | Generic Read,Write Attributes |
| \device\namedpipe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| \device\namedpipe\pshost.134136815116694621.4860.defaultappdomain.powershell | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,LEFT 524288 |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_ds2nve2z.y33.psm1 | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\__psscriptpolicytest_yr3uladl.jua.ps1 | 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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| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\cmd.exe | 緛貸ǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | 䈝ᅤ貸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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| Syscall Use |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| 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\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe powershell -Command "Get-WmiObject Win32_ComputerSystemProduct | Select-Object -ExpandProperty UUID"
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