AlfaCleaner

AlfaCleaner is known to be distributed through exploits that also download adware/spyware on users' computers without notice or consent. When AlfaCleaner is downloaded through an exploit, it puts an icon in the system tray and shows a false warning that the computer is infected with spyware. It may also display pop-up warnings of spyware on the computer as a scare tactic.0

General information:

Malware Name: AlfaCleaner
Malware Type: Adware
Company Name:
Company URL: http://www.alfacleaner.com/
Threat Level: High
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation

Company Description:

Spyware Description:

AlfaCleaner is known to be distributed through exploits that also download adware/spyware on users' computers without notice or consent. When AlfaCleaner is downloaded through an exploit, it puts an icon in the system tray and shows a false warning that the computer is infected with spyware. It may also display pop-up warnings of spyware on the computer as a scare tactic.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> Collects information about the pages visited -> Shows popup ads -> It also associates with other Adwares -> Full-scale protection from keyloggers -> Automatically update the anti-virus base0

Additional information might be found here:

google Search at Google for AlfaCleaner
bing Search at Bing for AlfaCleaner
yahoo Search at Yahoo for AlfaCleaner

Processes Running:

AlfaCleaner.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\Program Files\AlfaCleaner\AlfaCleaner\Panels\common\dlgs\dlg_ref\warning_logo.PNG 4855 PNG Image
C:\Program Files\AlfaCleaner\AlfaCleaner\Panels\common\main\buttons\cleanup_wizard_deff.png 2796 PNG Image
C:\Program Files\AlfaCleaner\AlfaCleaner\Panels\common\main\buttons\cleanup_wizard_dis.png 1607 PNG Image

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\AlfaCleaner
C:\Program Files\AlfaCleaner\AlfaCleaner

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesEventlogSystemAlfaCleanerService EventMessageFile
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\AlfaCleanerService\Enum 0
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog\System\AlfaCleanerService TypesSupported