Forbes
Forbes displays advertisements on userâs computer also known as pop under ads. The application uses stealth techniques and stays resident in the memory.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
Forbes |
| Malware Type: |
Adware |
| Company Name: |
Forbes.com |
| Company URL: |
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| Threat Level: |
High |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation. |
Company Description:
Forbes displays advertisements on userâs computer also known as pop under ads. The application uses stealth techniques and stays resident in the memory.
Spyware Description:
Forbes displays advertisements on userâs computer also known as pop under ads. The application uses stealth techniques and stays resident in the memory.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> Collects information about users activity -> Slows the System -> Shows popup/pop under messages -> Can give link to different sites0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
ForbesAlerts.exe
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\Forbes.com Business News Alerts.lnk |
595 |
Shortcut |
| C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Forbes.com Business News Alerts\Forbes.com Business News Alerts.lnk |
607 |
Shortcut |
| C:\Program Files\Forbes\SliderBg.gif |
5588 |
GIF Image |
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Program Files\Forbes |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Forbes.com Business News Alerts |
Contact |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Forbes.com Business News Alerts |
URLInfoAbout |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Forbes.com Business News Alerts |
URLUpdateInfo |
