InfoKey
InfoKey is a software module that is attached to the browser, usually Internet Explorer, and that works within the browser to provide additional functionality. It installed with adware and used to display advertising as well as redirect the browser
to alternate sites and alternate search results.0
General information:
Malware Name: |
InfoKey |
Malware Type: |
Adware |
Company Name: |
Infokey |
Company URL: |
http://infokey.co.kr/
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Threat Level: |
Moderate Risk |
Operating System: |
WIN XP |
Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
Operation: |
Time of After Installation |
Company Description:
Infokey provides us the adware InfoKey that is free to download and free from all adware or any spyware. It does not show pop up ads or any advertisements. It also searches what we want. It is a free software tool like no other.
Spyware Description:
InfoKey is a software module that is attached to the browser, usually Internet Explorer, and that works within the browser to provide additional functionality. It installed with adware and used to display advertising as well as redirect the browser
to alternate sites and alternate search results.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:
Processes Running:
File information Created after Installation:
File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
C:\Program Files\infokey\uninstall.exe |
32768 |
Application |
C:\Program Files\infokey\updatecheck.exe |
73728 |
Application |
Folder information Created after Installation:
Registry information Created after Installation:
Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
SOFTWARE ecommendsitedata |
ProgramFolder |
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun |
recommendsite |
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstall ecommendsite |
UninstallString |