Surf Accuracy
SurfAccuracy is an adware application that displays advertisements on the desktop and records keystrokes that are entered into certain search engines. SurfAccuracy records the keystrokes into a log which it periodically sends to its home servers.
SurfAccuracy has been seen to install without notice and consent and bundled with other adware and malware.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
Surf Accuracy |
| Malware Type: |
Adware |
| Company Name: |
SurfAccuracy |
| Company URL: |
http://surfaccuracy.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
High Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation. |
Company Description:
SurfAccuracy allows advertisers to target consumers based on their surfing behavior. The result is targeted contextual popup advertising producing cost effective results. Its online manager gives advertisers complete control over cost, targets and
geography. Although it monitor how SurfAccuracy is promoted and distributed by its affiliates and distribution channels, it is not impossible that some abusive practices are taking place.
Spyware Description:
SurfAccuracy is an adware application that displays advertisements on the desktop and records keystrokes that are entered into certain search engines. SurfAccuracy records the keystrokes into a log which it periodically sends to its home servers.
SurfAccuracy has been seen to install without notice and consent and bundled with other adware and malware.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> Displays third-party advertising on the computer -> Tracks browsing habits -> Degrade the performance and stability of the computer. -> Bundled with other adware 0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
SAcc.exe
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Program Files\SurfAccuracy\License.lnk |
206 |
Shortcut |
| C:\Program Files\SurfAccuracy\SAccU.exe |
14848 |
Application |
Folder information Created after Installation:
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run |
SurfAccuracy |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SAcc |
UninstallString |
