EtherScout

The EtherScout collects all the incoming and outgoing traffic in the user’s system. The EtherScout monitors users browsing activity and the information might be transmitted to the host server.0

General information:

Malware Name:	EtherScout
Malware Type:	Adware
Company Name:	GlobalPatrol Spy Software
Company URL:
Threat Level:	High
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Installation.

Company Description:

EtherScout is a passive agent which sits on user’s network and collects data on traffic patterns of Internet usage. Reports can be generated in real-time, showing detailed information on what users are doing, or trends of surfing behavior on your network.

Spyware Description:

The EtherScout collects all the incoming and outgoing traffic in the user’s system. The EtherScout monitors users browsing activity and the information might be transmitted to the host server.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> Collects information about browsing -> Slows the System -> Communicates with the host server -> Installs some other software components also0

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Processes Running:

ethscout.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Program Files\EtherScout\WebAdmin.url	47	Internet Shortcut
C:\Program Files\EtherScout\reports\MonthTrafficByUser.dws	1125	DWS File
C:\Program Files\EtherScout\reports\MonthUserTrafficByDay.dws	1163	DWS File

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\EtherScout
C:\Program Files\EtherScout\config

Registry information Created after Installation: