ETD Security Scanner

ETDScanner is a Security Risk that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. The program then prompts the user to purchase a registered version of the software in order to remove the reported threats.0

General information:

Malware Name: ETD Security Scanner
Malware Type: Adware
Company Name: ETD Security Scanner
Company URL: http://etdscanner.com/
Threat Level: Low Risk
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation.

Company Description:

ETD Security Scanner scan our PC's Processes, Memory and System Registry for hidden and dormant Spyware, Adware, Trojans, Dialers, worms and other forms of Malware. It protects our privacy, stop identity theft; pop up ads and privacy invasion. It blocks Spyware and Hijackers before they get into our PC. It keeps our internet activities Private. It provides Unlimited Free Updates. It blocks annoying Popup Windows and Ads. It removes Spyware, Adware and Spybots from our system.

Spyware Description:

ETDScanner is a Security Risk that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. The program then prompts the user to purchase a registered version of the software in order to remove the reported threats.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

Additional information might be found here:

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Processes Running:

ETDScanner.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\ETD Security Scanner\ETD Security Scanner on the Web.lnk 535 Shortcut
C:\Program Files\ETD Security Scanner\vc1.dll 32768 Application Extension
C:\Program Files\ETD Security Scanner\vc2.dll 49152 Application Extension

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\ETD Security Scanner_is1 URLInfoAbout
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\ETD Security Scanner_is1 URLUpdateInfo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\ETD Security Scanner_is1 UninstallString