Instant Access
Adware.InstantAccess downloads ads, usually pop-up in nature, onto our computer. Adware, also known as advertising software, displays third-party advertising on the computer. The ads can take several forms, including pop-ups, pop-unders, banners,
or links embedded within web pages or parts of the Windows interface. Some adware advertising might consists of text ads shown within the application itself or within side bars, search bars, and search results. Adware is often contextually or behaviorally
based and tracks browsing habits in order to display ads that are meant to be relevant to the user.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
Instant Access |
| Malware Type: |
Adware |
| Company Name: |
Software Assist |
| Company URL: |
http://www.softwareassist.net/
|
| Threat Level: |
Medium Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation |
Company Description:
Spyware Description:
Adware.InstantAccess downloads ads, usually pop-up in nature, onto our computer. Adware, also known as advertising software, displays third-party advertising on the computer. The ads can take several forms, including pop-ups, pop-unders, banners,
or links embedded within web pages or parts of the Windows interface. Some adware advertising might consists of text ads shown within the application itself or within side bars, search bars, and search results. Adware is often contextually or behaviorally
based and tracks browsing habits in order to display ads that are meant to be relevant to the user.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:
InstantAccess.exe
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Program Files\Software Assist\Instant Access\IAData.bak |
10833 |
BAK File |
| C:\Program Files\Software Assist\Instant Access\IAData.txt |
10833 |
Text Document |
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Program Files\Software Assist\Instant Access |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Instant Access |
UninstallString |
