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/
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:

google Search at Google for InfoKey
bing Search at Bing for InfoKey
yahoo Search at Yahoo for InfoKey

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:

Folder Location

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