Ares
Ares is a P2P program that may be bundled with other adware infections. It can slow down the network in a network organization. Ares is a P2P program that may be bundled with other adware infections. It can slow down the network in a network organization.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
Ares |
| Malware Type: |
P2P Program |
| Company Name: |
SourceForge.net |
| Company URL: |
http://aresgalaxy.sourceforge.net/
|
| Threat Level: |
Moderate Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation |
Company Description:
SourceForge.net provides you the software Ares that is a free open source file sharing program that enables users to share any digital file including images, audio, video, software, documents, etc. You may now easily publish your files through the
Ares decentralized network. As a member of the virtual community, you can search and download just about any file shared by other users. With Ares you can also join chat rooms or host your channel and meet new friends.
Spyware Description:
Ares is a P2P program that may be bundled with other adware infections. It can slow down the network in a network organization. Ares is a P2P program that may be bundled with other adware infections. It can slow down the network in a network organization.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> It is a P2P program which can slow down the network in a network organization. -> It can be bundled with other spyware/adware products.
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
Ares.exe
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Program Files\Ares\data\GUI\General\tabsBitmap.bmp |
unknown |
|
| C:\Program Files\Ares\data\GUI\OsThemes\searchstars.bmp |
unknown |
|
| C:\Program Files\Ares\lang\Japanese.txt |
unknown |
|
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Start Menu\Programs\Ares |
| C:\Program Files\Ares\lang |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Ares |
URLInfoAbout0 |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Ares |
URLUpdateInfo0 |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Ares |
UninstallString0 |
