PUP.WinVNC.D
The detection of PUP.WinVNC.D on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may compromise your computer's security and performance. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it. PUPs are software applications that may not be malicious in the classical sense but can still cause significant disruptions to your system's operation and expose you to various risks.
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What Is PUP.WinVNC.D?
PUP.WinVNC.D is categorized as a potentially unwanted program, which means it is not necessarily malware but can still pose risks to your system's security and integrity. PUPs often find their way onto computers through bundled software downloads, where they are included alongside legitimate applications without the user's full knowledge or consent. Once installed, PUPs can exhibit a range of behaviors, from displaying unwanted advertisements and collecting user data to modifying system settings and compromising security protocols.
How PUP.WinVNC.D Operates
Understanding how PUP.WinVNC.D operates is crucial for effective removal and prevention of future infections. PUPs typically operate by integrating themselves into the system, often through startup programs, services, or by modifying registry entries. They can also interact with other applications, potentially disrupting their functionality or exploiting vulnerabilities. The primary goals of PUPs like PUP.WinVNC.D can range from generating revenue through advertisements and affiliate marketing to collecting sensitive user information for potentially malicious purposes.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of a PUP infection can vary widely but often include an increase in unwanted advertisements, pop-ups, and banners appearing on your web browser or desktop. You might also notice changes in your browser's homepage, default search engine, or the appearance of new, unfamiliar toolbars. Additionally, your system may become slower, or you might experience frequent crashes or freezes. Since PUPs can collect user data, you might also notice suspicious activity related to your personal information or online accounts.
- Increased number of advertisements and pop-ups
- Changes in browser settings or the appearance of new toolbars
- System slowdowns or frequent crashes
- Suspicious activity related to personal data or online accounts
How to Remove PUP.WinVNC.D
Removing PUP.WinVNC.D requires a systematic approach to ensure that all components of the potentially unwanted program are eliminated from your system. Follow these steps:
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.WinVNC.D from loading and to allow for internet access to download removal tools if necessary.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove PUP.WinVNC.D and any other potential threats.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time you noticed the symptoms of the infection.
- Reset your web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge) to their default settings to remove any changes made by PUP.WinVNC.D, such as modified homepages or search engines.
- Reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.WinVNC.D has been completely removed and that no other threats are present.
Conclusion
The removal of PUP.WinVNC.D is a critical step in protecting your computer and personal data from potential risks associated with potentially unwanted programs. By understanding the nature of PUPs and following a systematic removal process, you can effectively eliminate these threats and restore your system's security and performance. It is also essential to adopt preventive measures, such as being cautious with software downloads, reading user agreements carefully, and regularly scanning your system for malware, to avoid future infections.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.WinVNC.D |
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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:
32ec619df190b83339bf00d85025aa0c
SHA1:
62e0f765f78cccc43882cf5e6c17cc5080601b08
SHA256:
FB639DA8087B3A926E5615EC3FBBD73A961C2F6DA4EAAA9394E0623FEAF20588
File Size:
1.03 MB, 1031190 bytes
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MD5:
4bb442c0172b54b60c5cdd0001497964
SHA1:
8b5c72ddacef5da3e21fd64490491dba0621989d
SHA256:
47AA16EBBB37639488C78D247F0197CFD009E74D8A54616227CB4F3949297308
File Size:
835.58 KB, 835584 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 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)
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- 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 | UltraVNC - Remote Control for all |
| Company Name | UltraVNC |
| File Description | VNC server for Win32 |
| File Version | 1.0.4 RC9 - jp1 |
| Internal Name | WinVNC |
| Legal Copyright | Copyright © 2002-2005 UltraVNC team members |
| Legal Trademarks | VNC |
| Original Filename | WinVNC.exe |
| Private Build | With japanized patch based on 1.0.2-jp2 |
| Product Name | UltraVNC |
| Product Version | 1.0.4 RC9 - jp1 |
File Traits
- 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: | 508 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 34 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 378 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 96 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Windows API Usage
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 |
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| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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