PUP.PowerTool.A

The detection of PUP.PowerTool.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 appropriate steps to remove it and prevent future infections.

What Is PUP.PowerTool.A?

PUP.PowerTool.A 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 may not be malicious in nature but can still cause problems, such as displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or slowing down system performance. The term "PowerTool" in the detection name suggests that this PUP may be related to a software application that claims to offer some kind of system optimization or utility function.

How PUP.PowerTool.A Operates

PUPs like PUP.PowerTool.A often operate by installing themselves on a system through various means, such as bundled software installations, fake software updates, or drive-by downloads. Once installed, they may start displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or running background processes that consume system resources. In some cases, PUPs may also install additional software components or modify system settings to maintain their presence on the system.

Symptoms of Infection

Systems infected with PUP.PowerTool.A may exhibit various symptoms, including unwanted advertisements, pop-ups, or browser redirects. You may also notice slower system performance, increased memory usage, or unfamiliar programs running in the background. Additionally, you may see changes to your browser settings, such as a new homepage or default search engine, or find unfamiliar toolbars or extensions installed.

• Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
• Slow system performance or increased memory usage
• Unfamiliar programs or processes running in the background
• Changes to browser settings or unfamiliar toolbars and extensions

How to Remove PUP.PowerTool.A

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP 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 all components of the PUP
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or software applications that may be related to the PUP
4. Reset your browser settings to their default values, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to remove any unwanted changes or extensions
5. Reboot your system and run another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all components of the PUP have been removed

Conclusion

Removing PUP.PowerTool.A from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the steps involved. By following the removal guide outlined above, you should be able to successfully remove this potentially unwanted program and prevent future infections. It is essential to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to protect your system from PUPs and other types of malware, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using reputable anti-malware tools, and avoiding suspicious downloads or installations.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	PUP.PowerTool.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: 3ef7893c315b8ff1e38174bd3a75fb4e SHA1: a8c7a1dc8d238d2fda0c55178115c7be3fe9a707 SHA256: D2C1C367A46D2ED5A4376BA4802F55526D1659CD4394FE27A494F7D390ED4E6F File Size: 2.25 MB, 2254417 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 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

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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

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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
Comments	For additional details, visit PortableApps.com
Company Name	ThinstallSoft.com
File Description	PowerTool Portable
File Version	2.0.0.0
Internal Name	PowerTool Portable
Legal Copyright	ThinstallSoft.com Installer Copyright 2010-2011 ThinstallSoft.com.
Original Filename	PowerToolPortable_2.0_English.paf.exe
P O R T A B L E A P P S. C O M F O R M A T Version	2.0
Portable Apps.com App I D	PowerToolPortable
Portable Apps.com Installer Version	2.0.8.0
Product Name	PowerTool Portable
Product Version	2.0.0.0

File Traits

• imgui
• WriteProcessMemory
• x86

Files Modified

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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
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsi390e.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsy391f.tmp\findprocdll.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsy391f.tmp\installoptions.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsy391f.tmp\iospecial.ini	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsy391f.tmp\iospecial.ini	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsy391f.tmp\modern-header.bmp	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsy391f.tmp\modern-wizard.bmp	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsy391f.tmp\system.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes