eDonkey
eDonkey is an application that allows you to share and download files with millions of other people across the globe. It is fast and easy to use with the most sophisticated file sharing technology available. eDonkey is the most advanced file sharing
application around. It is a completely decentralized peer to peer network. It allows you to trade any type of file, mp3s, video, images, software, etc. It runs on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
eDonkey |
| Malware Type: |
Adware |
| Company Name: |
eDonkey |
| Company URL: |
http://overnet.com/
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| Threat Level: |
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| Operating System: |
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Company Description:
Spyware Description:
eDonkey is an application that allows you to share and download files with millions of other people across the globe. It is fast and easy to use with the most sophisticated file sharing technology available. eDonkey is the most advanced file sharing
application around. It is a completely decentralized peer to peer network. It allows you to trade any type of file, mp3s, video, images, software, etc. It runs on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> Shows popup ads -> It also associates with other Adwares -> Share and Download any type of file. -> Private messaging -> Network wide searches -> Date of Found: 2006-04-11 -> Security Level: High -> Operating
OS: WIN XP -> Installation Type: Installed through EXE -> Operation: After Installation -> Time of Operation: After Installation0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
edonkey2000.exe
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Program Files\eDonkey2000\Skins\Default\generatecatalog-down.png |
429 |
PNG Image |
| C:\Program Files\eDonkey2000\Skins\Default\main-options-up.png |
1313 |
PNG Image |
| C:\Program Files\eDonkey2000\Skins\Default\main-register-down.png |
1331 |
PNG Image |
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Program Files\eDonkey2000\Plugins |
| C:\Program Files\eDonkey2000\Skins |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\eDonkey2002 |
NoModify |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\eDonkey2003 |
NoRepair |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\eDonkey2004 |
UninstallString |
