Eyetide

It is an Adware Bundler. An Adware Bundler is a downloadable program that is typically 'freeware' because it is bundled with advertising software -- adware. The adware may function independently of the bundler program, but in some cases the bundler program will not function if the adware is removed, or will not install unless the adware is installed. Most Adware Bundlers install several adware applications from multiple adware vendors, each of which is governed by a separate End User License Agreement (EULA) and Privacy Policy. Some Adware Bundlers may not fully and properly disclose the presence of bundled advertising software during installation.0

General information:

Malware Name:	Eyetide
Malware Type:	Adware
Company Name:	Eyetide Media, Inc
Company URL:	http://www.eyetide.com/
Threat Level:	Low Risk
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Installation.

Company Description:

Eyetide Media, Inc. introduces the Eyetide Viewer—an interactive media application that connects us with thousands of images. Images are grouped into free and Premium Image Collections and are provided by the best media and entertainment companies, photographers, and artists. The Viewer enables us to customize our computer desktop by selecting the images and content we want. Once we select our Collections, Eyetide will send us new images throughout the week, which will be automatically added to our Viewer. We can also interact with the images we like by clicking on direct links to related articles, information, Web pages, and products.

Spyware Description:

It is an Adware Bundler. An Adware Bundler is a downloadable program that is typically 'freeware' because it is bundled with advertising software -- adware. The adware may function independently of the bundler program, but in some cases the bundler program will not function if the adware is removed, or will not install unless the adware is installed. Most Adware Bundlers install several adware applications from multiple adware vendors, each of which is governed by a separate End User License Agreement (EULA) and Privacy Policy. Some Adware Bundlers may not fully and properly disclose the presence of bundled advertising software during installation.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:

	Search at Google for Eyetide
	Search at Bing for Eyetide
	Search at Yahoo for Eyetide

Processes Running:

EyetideController.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Program Files\Eyetide Media\Eyetide Viewer\INSTALL.LOG	8338	Text Document
C:\Program Files\Eyetide Media\Eyetide Viewer\UNWISE.INI	unknown	Configuration Settings
C:\Program Files\Eyetide Media\Eyetide Viewer\init.eci	2359312	ECI File

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\Eyetide Media\Eyetide Viewer\AOD
C:\Program Files\Eyetide Media\Eyetide Viewer\AOD\aol

Registry information Created after Installation: