Crypt Hunter
It is 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 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. It is a 'freeware' program from an adware vendor that bundles advertising software (adware) from the adware vendor itself.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
Crypt Hunter |
| Malware Type: |
Adware |
| Company Name: |
Zango |
| Company URL: |
http://www.zango.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
Moderate Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation. |
Company Description:
Zango is about giving users a free content experience on the Internet, while at the same time fueling an economy where content creators, web publishers and advertisers of any size can make money with time-shifted paid search. Zango's programs
provide consumers free access to a large catalog of entertaining and informative content sponsored by time-shifted paid search. Its search assistant applications offer web publishers and content creators a legitimate and flexible means to monetize
all types of content, including games and videos, and advertisers are able to increase their reach with new and highly targeted inventory. Zango is committed to creating a content economy built on a foundation of safe and ethical practices and currently
serves over 20 million unique users and thousands of advertisers â including dozens of Fortune 1000 companies.
Spyware Description:
It is 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 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. It is a 'freeware' program from an adware vendor that bundles advertising software (adware) from the adware vendor itself.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> Displays third-party advertising on the computer -> Bundled with other adware -> Degrade the performance and stability of the computer. -> Tracks browsing habits0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
Crypt Hunter.exe
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\Crypt Hunter.lnk |
787 |
Shortcut |
| C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Zango Programs\Zango.com.url |
117 |
Internet Shortcut |
| C:\Program Files\Zango Programs\Common\Zango.ico |
8302 |
Icon |
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Program Files\Zango Programs\Common |
| C:\Program Files\Zango Programs\Crypt Hunter |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{7B144B22-8B3E-460C-9F7F-B40C84E6B425} |
VersionMinor |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{7B144B22-8B3E-460C-9F7F-B40C84E6B425} |
WindowsInstaller |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Zango Programs\Crypt Hunter |
TARGETDIR |
