Copyso Surf-for-Cash

Copyso Surf-for-Cash is an advertising software, displays third-party advertising on the computer. It tracks browsing habits in order to display ads that are meant to be relevant to the user.0

General information:

Malware Name: Copyso Surf-for-Cash
Malware Type: Toolbar
Company Name: Copyso
Company URL: http://www.copyso.com/
Threat Level: Elevated Risk
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation

Company Description:

Copyso company provides us the adware and keylogger that can search from anywhere on the web and also block those annoying and unwanted pop up ads forever. It can surf-for-cash search engine and does not contain any adware or spyware. It also provides instant access to useful links. Also it is free to download.

Spyware Description:

Copyso Surf-for-Cash is an advertising software, displays third-party advertising on the computer. It tracks browsing habits in order to display ads that are meant to be relevant to the user.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> Adds a third-party utility bar to the web browser -> Shows Advertisements -> It has a search function and provides search results for paid advertisers -> Changes browser0

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Processes Running:

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\Program Files\Copyso\CopysoIE.dll 124928 Application Extension

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_CURRENT_USER SoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMenuExt!+½¦=+++v Contexts
HKEY_CURRENT_USER SoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMenuExt!-°-¦+8++ Contexts
HKEY_CURRENT_USER SoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMenuExt!CopySo++¦¦-- Contexts