EMCO Malware Destroyer

It includes Moderate risk threats that are often bundled with functionally unrelated software or installed without adequate notice and consent, and may display unwanted advertising on the user's desktop. Such threats may track users' online browsing habits and transmit non-personally identifying data back to a server in order to target advertising. These threats may be configured to start automatically with the operating system, use an auto-updater that the user cannot control, or install other functionally separate programs without adequate notice and consent.0

General information:

Malware Name: EMCO Malware Destroyer
Malware Type: Adware
Company Name: EMCO Software Ltd.
Company URL: http://www.emco.is/
Threat Level: Moderate Risk
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation.

Company Description:

EMCO Software Ltd. is a brand name in the development of Network Management and Inventory tools that have user friendly interface- that reduces the learning curve, powerful-with integrated Network Management and Inventory tasks and highly reliable. After a proper design and implementation under the supervision of highly talented designers and analysts, its products are passed through a regress testing process that guaranties the reliability of its products. The employees and management of EMCO Software Ltd. are committed to act in the best interests of its customers. Its goal is to meet or exceed its customers' needs and expectations through delivery of affordable high quality software and related professional services.

Spyware Description:

It includes Moderate risk threats that are often bundled with functionally unrelated software or installed without adequate notice and consent, and may display unwanted advertising on the user's desktop. Such threats may track users' online browsing habits and transmit non-personally identifying data back to a server in order to target advertising. These threats may be configured to start automatically with the operating system, use an auto-updater that the user cannot control, or install other functionally separate programs without adequate notice and consent.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> Displays third-party advertising on the computer -> Tracks browsing habits -> Degrade the performance and stability of the computer. -> Bundled with other adware 0

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Processes Running:

MalwareDestroyer.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\Program Files\EMCO Malware Destroyer\DATA\Quarantined.DAT 5503 DAT File
C:\Program Files\EMCO Malware Destroyer\DATA\Quarantined.DBK 43135 DBK File
C:\Program Files\EMCO Malware Destroyer\DATA\Quarantined.IBK 16384 IBK File

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\EMCO Malware Destroyer\DATA

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_CURRENT_USER SoftwareEMCO Malware DestroyerSettings FileAndRegistryLevelScanning
HKEY_CURRENT_USER SoftwareEMCO Malware DestroyerSettings FileLevelScanning
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \Software\EMCO Malware Destroyer\Settings CheckForAdminPrivilege