PUP.MSIL.Gametool.PA

The detection of PUP.MSIL.Gametool.PA 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 is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take appropriate steps to remove it to prevent further problems.

What Is PUP.MSIL.Gametool.PA?

PUP.MSIL.Gametool.PA is a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. PUPs are software applications that are not necessarily malicious but can still cause problems, such as displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or modifying system settings. The name PUP.MSIL.Gametool.PA suggests that it may be related to gaming tools or software, but its actual purpose and behavior can vary.

How PUP.MSIL.Gametool.PA Operates

PUP.MSIL.Gametool.PA, like other PUPs, can operate in various ways, including displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or modifying system settings. It may also install additional software or components that can further compromise system security. PUPs can be installed through various means, such as bundled software downloads, infected websites, or exploited vulnerabilities. Once installed, PUP.MSIL.Gametool.PA can run in the background, consuming system resources and potentially causing performance issues.

Symptoms of Infection

The symptoms of PUP.MSIL.Gametool.PA infection can vary, but common indicators include unwanted advertisements or pop-ups, slow system performance, and unexpected changes to system settings. You may also notice unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop or taskbar. In some cases, PUP.MSIL.Gametool.PA may also cause system crashes or freezes, or prevent certain programs from running properly.

• Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
• Slow system performance
• Unexpected changes to system settings
• Unfamiliar programs or icons on the desktop or taskbar
• System crashes or freezes
• Prevention of certain programs from running properly

How to Remove PUP.MSIL.Gametool.PA

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.MSIL.Gametool.PA from running and to allow for easier removal.
2. Run a full scan with a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove PUP.MSIL.Gametool.PA and any related components.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to PUP.MSIL.Gametool.PA.
4. Reset your web browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted extensions or add-ons.
5. Reboot your system and run another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.MSIL.Gametool.PA has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.MSIL.Gametool.PA from your system is essential to prevent further problems and protect 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 is also important to practice safe computing habits, such as avoiding suspicious downloads and websites, to prevent similar infections in the future. Regularly scanning your system with anti-malware tools and keeping your operating system and software up to date can also help to prevent PUPs and other types of malware from infecting your system.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.MSIL.Gametool.PA
Signature status:	Self Signed

Known Samples

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Known Samples

This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.

MD5: 622cf1e3b410629bb12c90a98e69b9bd SHA1: 88d4504c20b883c3348e0fc15643855931948e16 SHA256: 5FCA96BEFB2A00AAB472772A9570FAB891E3CE840B9E5FFCEFFF9386F54205A0 File Size: 497.97 KB, 497968 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 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	UpdateAppV3
File Version	1.0.0.0
Internal Name	Mornar Verifikator.exe
Legal Copyright	Copyright © 2023
Original Filename	Mornar Verifikator.exe
Product Name	UpdateAppV3
Product Version	1.0.0.0

Digital Signatures

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Digital Signatures

This section lists digital signatures that are attached to samples within this family. When analyzing and verifying digital signatures, it is important to confirm that the signature’s root authority is a well-known and trustworthy entity and that the status of the signature is good. Malware is often signed with non-trustworthy “Self Signed” digital signatures (which can be easily created by a malware author with no verification). Malware may also be signed by legitimate signatures that have an invalid status, and by signatures from questionable root authorities with fake or misleading “Signer” names.

Signer	Root	Status
Belmin Benno Arnautovic	Codegic CA G2	Self Signed

File Traits

• .NET
• HighEntropy
• 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:	68
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	21
Whitelisted Blocks:	47
Unknown Blocks:	0

Visual Map

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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.Gametool.PA

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\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
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

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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

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	GetComputerName GetUserDefaultLocaleName GetUserObjectInformation
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent NtQuerySystemInformation
Other Suspicious	AdjustTokenPrivileges
Encryption Used	BCryptOpenAlgorithmProvider
Network Info Queried	GetAdaptersAddresses GetNetworkParams
Network Winsock2	WSASend WSASocket WSAStartup WSAttemptAutodialName
Network Winsock	bind closesocket freeaddrinfo getaddrinfo setsockopt
Network Winhttp	WinHttpOpen