PUP.PCOptimizer.A

The detection of PUP.PCOptimizer.A 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 immediate action to remove it to prevent further damage.

What Is PUP.PCOptimizer.A?

PUP.PCOptimizer.A is a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. These types of programs are often bundled with other software or downloaded from untrusted sources. They can cause a range of problems, including slowing down your computer, displaying unwanted advertisements, and potentially compromising your personal data.

How PUP.PCOptimizer.A Operates

PUPs like PUP.PCOptimizer.A typically operate by installing themselves on your system and then running in the background, often without your knowledge or consent. They may collect data about your browsing habits, search history, and other personal information, which can be used for targeted advertising or other malicious purposes. In some cases, PUPs can also download and install additional malware or unwanted software, further compromising your system's security.

Symptoms of Infection

If your system is infected with PUP.PCOptimizer.A, you may notice a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted advertisements or pop-ups, and changes to your browser settings or homepage. You may also notice that your system is crashing or freezing more frequently, or that your personal data is being compromised. It is essential to be aware of these symptoms and take action immediately if you suspect that your system is infected.

• Slow system performance
• Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
• Changes to browser settings or homepage
• System crashes or freezes
• Compromised personal data

How to Remove PUP.PCOptimizer.A

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from running and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
2. Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and run a full scan of your system to detect and remove PUP.PCOptimizer.A and any other malware that may be present.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or software that may be related to the PUP, using the Add/Remove Programs feature in your system's Control Panel.
4. Reset your browser settings to their default values, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to remove any changes made by the PUP.
5. Reboot your system and run another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the PUP has been completely removed.

Conclusion

Removing PUP.PCOptimizer.A from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the removal process. By following the steps outlined above, you can help to ensure that your system is completely cleaned of this potentially unwanted program and any related malware. It is also essential to take steps to prevent future infections, including being cautious when downloading software, avoiding untrusted sources, and keeping your operating system and anti-malware tools up to date.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.PCOptimizer.A
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: b6572dc9b2c461ac4e484941fea59bae SHA1: 84cb46c14655be630f590672bd0ae5b2c20a37a1 SHA256: 2DA9DC5D6EC88502E2B7F540A7DB0F7A78EAC26B19952BC5A6F6C99978F74FF9 File Size: 4.34 MB, 4341466 bytes

MD5: 745903233d56d5738fc5e397766f4c22 SHA1: 2708f8b7a3255da2d81b45828cb11a520f04a58e SHA256: 6304F6E38981712CE7FF80540148C8A638FF0A8EC243D2D723C8AEB382087674 File Size: 4.46 MB, 4461616 bytes

MD5: 16ca23f3fbf438497606fa6f1351c905 SHA1: b8e6b07bc36f620dc035b9efebc7067d12ffbd8d SHA256: 48201420009DE8342E9E685D2211EDC05F666065D8D076381C66182189A6E252 File Size: 4.38 MB, 4383739 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 relocations information
• File doesn't have security information
• File has exports table
• File has TLS information
• File is 32-bit executable
• File is either console or GUI application
• File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)

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• File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
• 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
Company Name	Microsoft
File Version	1.00
Internal Name	TJprojMain Win
Original Filename	TJprojMain.exe Win.exe
Product Name	Project1 Win
Product Version	1.00

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
Super PC Tools Limited	UTN-USERFirst-Object	Root Not Trusted

File Traits

• 2+ executable sections
• HighEntropy
• MPRESS
• MPRESS Win32
• Native MPRESS x86
• No Version Info
• ntdll
• packed
• x86

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
Other Suspicious	SetWindowsHookEx