AntiLeech Plugin
Plugin is Ad-Ware software which enables the broadcasting of advertisements, and execution of e-commerce and other internet related services on the user-interface of the software. Adware, also known as advertising software, displays third-party advertising
on the computer. The ads can take several forms, including pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, or links embedded within web pages or parts of the Windows interface. Some adware advertising might consists of text ads shown within the application itself
or within side bars, search bars, and search results. Adware is often contextually or behaviorally based and tracks browsing habits in order to display ads that are meant to be relevant to the user.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
AntiLeech Plugin |
| Malware Type: |
Adware |
| Company Name: |
Anti-Leech |
| Company URL: |
http://www.anti-leech.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
Elevated Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation. |
Company Description:
Anti-Leech specializes in protecting file downloads and stopping bandwidth leeching. Its most popular service is free online systems that can protect file downloads and hide the actual location of a file to prevent leeching. This system also put webmasters
in full control over their file distribution and bandwidth. Anti-Leech is fully owned and operated by the Swedish company WakeNet AB, located in Stockholm (Sweden).
Spyware Description:
Plugin is Ad-Ware software which enables the broadcasting of advertisements, and execution of e-commerce and other internet related services on the user-interface of the software. Adware, also known as advertising software, displays third-party advertising
on the computer. The ads can take several forms, including pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, or links embedded within web pages or parts of the Windows interface. Some adware advertising might consists of text ads shown within the application itself or
within side bars, search bars, and search results. Adware is often contextually or behaviorally based and tracks browsing habits in order to display ads that are meant to be relevant to the user.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> Displays third-party advertising on the computer -> Tracks browsing habits -> Degrade the performance and stability of the computer.0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
alhlp.exe
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Program Files\Anti-Leech\ALIE_1.0.2.3\alhlp.exe |
32768 |
Application |
| C:\Program Files\Anti-Leech\ALIE_1.0.2.3\alie.dll |
274432 |
Application Extension |
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\Uninstall\Anti-Leech ALIE |
UninstallString |
