PUP.Shutdowner
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 0 |
| First Seen: | March 21, 2012 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of PUP.Shutdowner 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 appropriate steps to remove it and prevent future infections.
Table of Contents
What Is PUP.Shutdowner?
PUP.Shutdowner is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This means that it is not necessarily a virus or a Trojan, but rather a program that may be installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. PUPs can be bundled with other software, downloaded from the internet, or installed through exploits in vulnerable applications. They often exhibit behaviors that are annoying, disruptive, or potentially harmful, such as displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or modifying system settings.
How PUP.Shutdowner Operates
Once installed, PUP.Shutdowner may operate in various ways to achieve its goals. It may run in the background, consuming system resources and slowing down your computer. It may also interact with other applications, modifying their behavior or stealing user data. In some cases, PUPs can be used as a conduit for more severe malware, allowing attackers to gain access to your system and steal sensitive information. The exact behavior of PUP.Shutdowner may vary, but its presence on your system is a clear indication that something is amiss.
Symptoms of Infection
The symptoms of a PUP.Shutdowner infection can be subtle, but they may include unusual system behavior, such as unexpected shutdowns or restarts, slow performance, or error messages. You may also notice unwanted advertisements, pop-ups, or browser redirects. In some cases, you may experience issues with your internet connection, or find that your system settings have been modified without your consent. If you suspect that your system is infected with PUP.Shutdowner, it's essential to take immediate action to remove the threat and prevent further damage.
How to Remove PUP.Shutdowner
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading and to allow for a more comprehensive removal process.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all instances of PUP.Shutdowner.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the PUP, using the Add/Remove Programs feature in your system's Control Panel.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your computer and perform another scan to ensure that the threat has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.Shutdowner from your system requires a thorough and multi-step approach. By following the steps outlined above, you can help to ensure that your system is clean and free from this potentially unwanted program. It's also essential to take preventative measures to avoid future infections, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus protection, and being cautious when downloading and installing software from the internet. By staying vigilant and taking proactive steps to protect your system, you can help to safeguard your digital security and maintain the health and performance of your computer.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.Shutdowner |
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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:
a125d5060e6b9da9af6eae6cdaf61048
SHA1:
a9c4b7aeb2ba1dcb861339962df90610084e801c
File Size:
473.60 KB, 473600 bytes
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MD5:
0c7387c24e95117cd22c309861caed2b
SHA1:
4b4e0bd9c37f29587402ee7065a9aaa35fcfe6a9
SHA256:
A8813FBD369D9A91C0DB1D7F284127A662DA0D5D25AABA76DA4DF08436BAFF03
File Size:
262.14 KB, 262144 bytes
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MD5:
c763c5574f47938269cdeae1bea3d11d
SHA1:
8960a25ce93bf53aa0558d1f008a72477524261a
SHA256:
28D5DBAF7A21C0038BFC53513666C96432C38FB42B9DB2DD8EE2B49230D79EF9
File Size:
1.01 MB, 1006975 bytes
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MD5:
98deffb8e41a1e43c40ba3420ffe13c1
SHA1:
40edcffccd95dc6f8f7e49e379fa73db59cb2467
SHA256:
9A7BDC5F6673E7D9CB6417424CB1AFFDE1268EF3258FA09B545637A30370E820
File Size:
2.36 MB, 2364760 bytes
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MD5:
87a7699514b0fda8c306017850e24129
SHA1:
16753227297a9b8c5f2d3c46d15e9078962d5898
SHA256:
4D5EABE85314668A06AD890A09576602B2D0FE18E81AB6240B5E551EC244ECA1
File Size:
1.67 MB, 1671168 bytes
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MD5:
44ec596e6e114a4261dc964e94065afc
SHA1:
13b2558024c8200de3173bc7daaac21b672d32b6
SHA256:
0A697E6E3660D59DDD861B3C589C6651AF8E1D8CFBF7AA6D8446F681633C108F
File Size:
1.65 MB, 1650181 bytes
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MD5:
80e5b1d35260cd36773e8157fe934722
SHA1:
50dca482789191b51a32c93aaf6f6bb623d16415
SHA256:
084170A63EC3566554595C81974D50CA6B0D72582D8BF1B69F61BC101375D878
File Size:
1.88 MB, 1884866 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- 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 been packed
- 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
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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| Comments | This installation was built with Inno Setup. |
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File Traits
- HighEntropy
- packed
- vb6
- x86
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: | 445 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 0 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 438 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 7 |
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.- Agent.EDA
- IEHelper.B
- Lamer.CF
- Stealer.BBA
- Trojan.Downloader.Gen.M
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- Wapomi.F
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 |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\__tmp_rar_sfx_access_check_2926890 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\allow.ini | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\allow.ini | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\autoruns.chm | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\autoruns.chm | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\autoruns.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\autoruns.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
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| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\autorunsc.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\autorunsc.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\bruteremoval.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\bruteremoval.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\fix.cmd | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\fix.cmd | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\fixproblems.reg | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\fixproblems.reg | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\mscomctl.ocx | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\mscomctl.ocx | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\mscomctl32.ocx | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\mscomctl32.ocx | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\msvbvm60.dll | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\msvbvm60.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\nircmd.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\nircmd.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\removeknown.bat | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\removeknown.bat | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\repairs.vbs | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\repairs.vbs | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\restart.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\program files (x86)\bruteremoval\restart.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~dffa6bbf7858d8e3b1.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\__tmp_rar_sfx_access_check_6652500 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\404fix.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\404fix.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\agent.omz.fix.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\agent.omz.fix.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\beep_2k_original.sys | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\beep_2k_original.sys | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\beep_xp_original.sys | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\beep_xp_original.sys | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\dumphive.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\dumphive.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\exit.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\exit.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\genericrenosfix.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\genericrenosfix.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\getpaths.vbs | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\getpaths.vbs | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\hostschk.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\hostschk.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\iedfix.c.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\iedfix.c.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\iedfix.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\iedfix.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\o4patch.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\o4patch.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\policies.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\policies.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\process.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\process.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\proxydisable.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\proxydisable.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\reboot.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\reboot.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\restart.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\restart.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\smitfraudfix.cmd | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\smitfraudfix.cmd | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\smiupdate.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\smiupdate.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\srchsts.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\srchsts.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\swreg.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\swreg.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\swsc.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\swsc.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\swxcacls.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\swxcacls.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\uifix.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\uifix.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\unzip.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\unzip.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\vacfix.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\vacfix.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\vcclsid.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\vcclsid.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\ws2fix.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\downloads\smitfraudfix\ws2fix.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\windows\syswow64\404fix.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\windows\syswow64\404fix.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\windows\syswow64\agent.omz.fix.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\windows\syswow64\agent.omz.fix.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\windows\syswow64\dumphive.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\windows\syswow64\dumphive.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\windows\syswow64\iedfix.c.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\windows\syswow64\iedfix.c.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\windows\syswow64\iedfix.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\windows\syswow64\iedfix.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\windows\syswow64\o4patch.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\windows\syswow64\o4patch.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\windows\syswow64\process.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\windows\syswow64\process.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\windows\syswow64\srchsts.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\windows\syswow64\srchsts.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\windows\syswow64\swreg.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\windows\syswow64\swreg.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\windows\syswow64\swsc.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\windows\syswow64\swsc.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\windows\syswow64\swxcacls.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\windows\syswow64\swxcacls.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\windows\syswow64\vacfix.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\windows\syswow64\vacfix.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\windows\syswow64\vcclsid.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\windows\syswow64\vcclsid.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\windows\syswow64\ws2fix.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
| c:\windows\syswow64\ws2fix.exe | Synchronize,Write 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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| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc3475 | ; ` xy kP~ �ރ ��� ��^ ۴� }� � Vs} b kP~ b ��1 � �� ��� d B0 F e � ��1 �� h �n� } e�� e�� | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe | 桨熪ೂǜ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\winrar sfx::c%%program files (x86)%bruteremoval | C:\Program Files (x86)\BruteRemoval | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc3475 | ?� * � /�� Y� d� kP~ � � �ރ �p ��^ �o � ee' |