Advanced Computer Monitor

Advanced Computer Monitor is a tool for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2K/XP that records computer activities. It will monitor keystrokes, take screenshots, log web pages visited and programs run. Advanced Computer Monitor can e-mail the logs or the logs can be copied to a network computer or can be viewed on the computer being monitored.0

General information:

Malware Name: Advanced Computer Monitor
Malware Type: Key Logger
Company Name: Zemerick Software Inc
Company URL: http://www.zemericks.com/
Threat Level: High Risk
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation

Company Description:

Spyware Description:

Advanced Computer Monitor is a tool for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2K/XP that records computer activities. It will monitor keystrokes, take screenshots, log web pages visited and programs run. Advanced Computer Monitor can e-mail the logs or the logs can be copied to a network computer or can be viewed on the computer being monitored.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> It captures and logs keystrokes on the computer without the user's knowledge and consent. -> The logged data may be encrypted and is typically sent to a remote attacker. -> It is usually hidden from the user. -> It can even steal the password. -> It can also capture desktop screenshots, website visited.0

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Processes Running:

ACMLogViewer.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Start Menu\Programs\ACM\Register-Unlock ACM.lnk 1515 Shortcut
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Start Menu\Programs\ACM\Start ACM Service.lnk 1485 Shortcut
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Start Menu\Programs\ACM\Stop ACM Service.lnk 1479 Shortcut

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Documents and Settings\Priya\Start Menu\Program
C:\Program Files\ACM

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT \CLSID\{1CCF94E6-BA0C-4218-9280-D6339663DCF3}\Programmable
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT \CLSID\{1CCF94E6-BA0C-4218-9280-D6339663DCF3}\TypeLib
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT \CLSID\{1CCF94E6-BA0C-4218-9280-D6339663DCF3}\VERSION