Armor2net

It is an Adware. 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:	Armor2net
Malware Type:	Adware
Company Name:	Armor2net
Company URL:	http://armor2net.com/
Threat Level:	Elevated Risk
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Installation.

Company Description:

Armor2net personal firewall software stops hackers, data thieves, and protects our PC from Internet-borne threats. Armor2net firewall can meet our requirements for Internet security and Internet privacy. This firewall monitors all Internet connections to and from our computer to ensure that only legitimate traffic is allowed and alerts us to attempted intrusions. We have the option to grant and deny access to Internet on a per-application basis, thus preventing worm, Trojan horse and spyware programs from hurting our computer. Armor2net stops browsers' pop-up ads windows. You can also customize it on each individual web site.

Spyware Description:

It is an Adware. 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:

    -> Degrade the performance and stability of the computer. -> Displays third-party advertising on the computer -> Starts with the operating system0

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Processes Running:

Armor2net.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Armor2net\Uninstall Armor2net Personal Firewall.lnk	1836	Shortcut
C:\Program Files\Armor2net\Armor2net Personal Firewall\SETUP.ICO	1406	Icon
C:\Program Files\Armor2net\Armor2net Personal Firewall\UpDate.exe	262144	Application

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\Armor2net\Armor2net Personal Firewall\KP
C:\Program Files\Armor2net\Armor2net Personal Firewall\Skins

Registry information Created after Installation: