KooWoLyrics

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: KooWoLyrics
Malware Type: Adware
Company Name: Beijing Koo Ltd
Company URL: http://www.koowo.com/
Threat Level: Low Risk
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation

Company Description:

Beijing Koo Ltd provides the software name KooWoLyrics. KooWoLyrics is provides MV automatic broadcasting music, to enjoy music. It also provides Massive albums library, listening to music, accompanied by a star. Hundreds of thousands and updating the lyrics to the Secretary to substantially increase the success rate download lyrics. Melody unique audio fingerprinting technology to identify songs, the lyrics of songs matching more accurate.

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

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Processes Running:

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\Program Files\KooWo\Lyric\face\real\pause-normal.bmp 2072 Bitmap Image
C:\Program Files\KooWo\Lyric\face\real\stop-hover.bmp 1552 Bitmap Image
C:\Program Files\KooWo\Lyric\face\video\more-hover.bmp 2876 Bitmap Image

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\KooWo\Lyric\Log
C:\Program Files\KooWo\Lyric\index

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\KooWo\Lyric INSTALLED
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\KooWo\Lyric ShowVisualizations
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\KooWoLyrics UninstallString