Active Key Logger

It includes high risk threats that are typically installed without user interaction through security exploits, and can severely compromise system security. Such threats may open illicit network connections, use polymorphic tactics to self-mutate, disable security software, modify system files, and install additional malware. These threats may also collect and transmit personally identifiable information (PII) without our consent and severely degrade the performance and stability of our computer.0

General information:

Malware Name: Active Key Logger
Malware Type: Key Logger
Company Name: Winsoul Software, Inc.
Company URL: http://www.winsoul.com/
Threat Level: High Risk
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation

Company Description:

Winsoul Software, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is professional software developer in the field of IT security and privacy solutions for both the individual and business customers. Winsoul Software, Inc. was built on the idea of creation secure and reliable software available for any users. Its company purpose is to develop really helpful and easy to use security software for any users.

Spyware Description:

It includes high risk threats that are typically installed without user interaction through security exploits, and can severely compromise system security. Such threats may open illicit network connections, use polymorphic tactics to self-mutate, disable security software, modify system files, and install additional malware. These threats may also collect and transmit personally identifiable information (PII) without our consent and severely degrade the performance and stability of our computer.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> Monitor and capture data from computers -> Starts with the operating system -> Intercepts keystrokes from the keyboard and records them in a log0

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Processes Running:

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Start Menu\Programs\Active Key Logger\Active Key Logger Help.lnk 706 Shortcut
C:\Program Files\Active Key Logger\Data\alert.dat 271 DAT File
C:\Program Files\Active Key Logger\Uninstall.exe 87408 Application

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\Active Key Logger\Data
C:\Program Files\Active Key Logger\sysconf

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallActive Key Logger DisplayIcon
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallActive Key Logger DisplayVersion
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Active Key Logger Contact