Copernic Meta
It generally displays advertisements. It is a software that displays pop-up/pop-under advertisements when the primary user interface is not visible, or which do not appear to be associated with the product. It resets our browser's settings to
display a new error page when a requested URL is not found. It installs a search bar in Internet Explorer that can even steal our personal information.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
Copernic Meta |
| Malware Type: |
Toolbar |
| Company Name: |
Copernic |
| Company URL: |
http://www.copernic.com/
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| Threat Level: |
Moderate Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation |
Company Description:
Its mission is to deliver cutting ûedge solutions that enable PC users to find and manage information they need to be more efficient and pro-active in todayÃs knowledge ûdriven world. It provides its customers with
cost-effective Web and desktop search technology that enables better decision-making and increased productivity. All Copernic products feature simple fast downloading, automatic installation, and the most ease-of-use in the industry.
Spyware Description:
It generally displays advertisements. It is a software that displays pop-up/pop-under advertisements when the primary user interface is not visible, or which do not appear to be associated with the product. It resets our browser's settings to
display a new error page when a requested URL is not found. It installs a search bar in Internet Explorer that can even steal our personal information.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> It has a search function and provides search results for paid advertisers -> Shows Advertisements -> Changes browser -> Track browsing habits0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
Folder information Created after Installation:
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{3637A0B1-7F78-4FD9-9E0C-BE70789F5E72}\InprocServer32 |
ThreadingModel |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{9817A839-1627-4D5D-86DE-E2B68F969A34}\TypeLib |
Version |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{B3693C43-5AB2-464F-A36F-617952D88009}\TypeLib |
Version |
