Multiplicity

Multiplicity is lets us to control multiple computers with a single keyboard and mouse. It includes Low risk threats should that not harm our machine or compromise with our privacy and security unless they have been installed without our knowledge and consent. A low risk threat may be a program, network tool, or system utility that we knowingly and deliberately installed and that we wish to keep. Although some low risk programs may track online habits -- as provided for in a privacy policy or End User License Agreement (EULA) -- or display advertising within the applications themselves, these programs have only vague, minimal or negligible effects on our privacy. Low risk threats may also be cookies, which can be used to track our online activities, though without identifying us personally.0

General information:

Malware Name:	Multiplicity
Malware Type:	Remote Control
Company Name:	Stardock
Company URL:	http://www.stardock.com/
Threat Level:	Low Risk
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Installation.

Company Description:

Stardock brings us innovation on demand with tools for Windows XP/Vista Themes, skins, icons, desktop enhancements and strategy games. It provides software like WindowBlinds, Object Desktop, Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, KeepSafe, Multiplicity, ObjectDock, IconPackager, Premium Gadgets, Skins, Icons, and Themes. Multiplicity combines multiple local computers into a single powerful computing platform. Multiplicity is designed to be used by all users, not just power users. It has focused its features on the kinds of things that are useful to casual users, businessman, developers and gamers.

Spyware Description:

Multiplicity is lets us to control multiple computers with a single keyboard and mouse. It includes Low risk threats should that not harm our machine or compromise with our privacy and security unless they have been installed without our knowledge and consent. A low risk threat may be a program, network tool, or system utility that we knowingly and deliberately installed and that we wish to keep. Although some low risk programs may track online habits -- as provided for in a privacy policy or End User License Agreement (EULA) -- or display advertising within the applications themselves, these programs have only vague, minimal or negligible effects on our privacy. Low risk threats may also be cookies, which can be used to track our online activities, though without identifying us personally.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> It is a network application that allows to manage and control PCs or networks from a remote location. -> It allows to access another computer without explicit authorization. -> It can also be used to monitor and steal information from the remote computer -> Slows down the performance of PC0

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Processes Running:

multipl.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Program Files\Stardock\ThinkDesk\Multiplicity\INSTALL.LOG	7605	Text Document
C:\Program Files\Stardock\ThinkDesk\Multiplicity\history.txt	10253	Text Document
C:\Program Files\Stardock\ThinkDesk\Multiplicity\multiP.dll	30384	Application Extension

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\Stardock
C:\Program Files\Stardock\ThinkDesk

Registry information Created after Installation: