PUP.Patcher.R

The detection of PUP.Patcher.R 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.

What Is PUP.Patcher.R?

PUP.Patcher.R 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 untrusted sources. PUPs like PUP.Patcher.R can cause a range of problems, including slowing down your computer, displaying unwanted ads, and potentially leading to more severe malware infections.

How PUP.Patcher.R Operates

PUP.Patcher.R operates by installing itself on your system and potentially modifying system settings, registry entries, and other configuration files. It may also communicate with remote servers to download additional components or receive instructions from its creators. This can lead to a range of unwanted activities, including data collection, adware displays, and potentially even malicious behavior.

Symptoms of Infection

Systems infected with PUP.Patcher.R may exhibit a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted pop-ups and ads, and changes to browser settings or homepage redirects. You may also notice unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop or system tray. In some cases, PUPs like PUP.Patcher.R can also cause system crashes, freezes, or other stability issues.

• Unwanted ads or pop-ups
• Slow system performance
• Changes to browser settings or homepage redirects
• Unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop or system tray
• System crashes, freezes, or other stability issues

How to Remove PUP.Patcher.R

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.Patcher.R from loading and to allow for a more effective removal process.
2. Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malicious components related to PUP.Patcher.R.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be associated with PUP.Patcher.R.
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted extensions or modifications.
5. Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.Patcher.R has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.Patcher.R from your system is crucial to prevent further damage and potential security risks. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this potentially unwanted program and restore your system to a safe and stable state. Remember to always be cautious when downloading software or clicking on links from untrusted sources, and keep your anti-malware tools up to date to protect against future threats.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.Patcher.R
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: ef6fd4c065d84a8fd08a79280e0728ff SHA1: 640e43aa29d250bd0effde485e3d0df8920aeef5 SHA256: F695F389D12C569280409BD0F91C7227B79A5C90FCF7096A954CB0EA9865A3B5 File Size: 17.41 KB, 17408 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 debug information
• File doesn't have exports table
• File doesn't have security information
• File is 32-bit executable
• File is either console or GUI application
• File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
• File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
• File is not packed
• IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)

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• 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.

File Traits

• No Version Info
• WriteProcessMemory
• 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:	1
Potentially Malicious Blocks:	1
Whitelisted Blocks:	0
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.

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