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Generic PUP.x!d9a902bdbd75

Type
Program
SubType
-
Discovery Date
08/10/2009
Minimum DAT
5705 (08/10/2009)
Updated DAT
5705 (08/10/2009)
Minimum Engine
5300.2777
Description Added
08/10/2009
Description Modified
08/10/2009 7:20 PM (PT)

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Characteristics

This software is not a virus or a Trojan. It is detected as a "potentially unwanted program" (PUP). PUPs are any piece of software that a reasonably security- or privacy-minded computer user may want to be informed of and, in some cases, remove. PUPs are often made by a legitimate corporate entity for some beneficial purpose, but they alter the security state of the computer on which they are installed, or the privacy posture of the user of the system, such that most users will want to be aware of them.

File PropertyProperty Value
FileNameappupdate.exe
McAfee ArtemisArtemis!d9a902bdbd75
McAfee DetectionGeneric PUP.x
Length73,728 bytes
CRC6B7F7E10
MD5d9a902bdbd752a7aa1520d0b5a1dc819
SHA12D6B1ECD957BB4B508E965F6B316355B42F3FDC2

Avert® Labs has observed the following system activities:

ActivityRisk Level
Uses shared memory of other processes
Low

System Changes

These are general defaults for typical path variables. (Although they may differ, these examples are common.):
%WinDir% = \WINDOWS (Windows 9x/ME/XP/Vista), \WINNT (Windows NT/2000)
%SystemDir% = \WINDOWS\SYSTEM (Windows 98/ME), \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 (Windows XP/Vista), \WINNT\SYSTEM32 (Windows NT/2000)
%ProgramFiles% = \Program Files

The following files were analyzed:

  • %USERPROFILE%\local settings\temp\appupdate.exe

    • The application created the following network connection(s):

  • http
    • hxxp://****************

    • Removal

    All Users:

    Please use the following instructions for all supported versions of Windows to remove threats and other potential risks:

    1.Disable System Restore (Windows ME/XP only).

    2.Update to current engine and DAT files for detection and removal.

    3.Run a complete system scan.

    Modifications made to the system Registry and/or INI files for the purposes of hooking system startup, will be successfully removed if cleaning with the recommended engine and DAT combination (or higher).

    General repair may be unsuccessful in some instances. If this occurs, please submit a sample for further evaluation.

    Aliases

    Aliases

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